Feeling discouraged

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  • #202146
    Jess774
    Participant

    Having a tough day/night. I am taking BEC for the third time on 5/31. I have only reviewed chapters 1 and 2 (Becker) so far. I just took a progress test and scored a very low score. I’m feeling discouraged. I am also getting my FAR score on Tuesday at 1AM and I know that I failed. =( The smart thing to do would be to wait until after I take BEC to look at my score, but there is no way that I can do that. I won’t even be able to sleep. I’m feeling defeated right now. I don’t want to and won’t give up, but this process is wearing on me emotionally and physically. I’m not married and I don’t have children. I feel silly for even complaining about studying being difficult when all i really have to do is wake up and take care of myself. It is hard and lonely living an isolated life. I *was* really hoping that I would be done by July or August. I’m subject jumping. Too much coffee and not enough sleep. Anyone else out there struggling? =(

    AUD - 88
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 69
    REG - 75
    REG - 75
    BEC - 70,64,81
    FAR - 67,69
    AUD - 88

    REG - 75
    BEC - 70, 64, 81!!!!
    FAR - 67, 69, retake: Oct 2016
    AUD - 8/25/16

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  • #777596
    Indy500
    Participant

    You have Reg under your belt….be strong and focus.. I just started studying and I have not passed anything yet, just took BEC and got 68…moving on to Aud….now. I am very isolated and have no kids. and I am looking for another job. I am stressed. But I will not stop till I pass them all. I want to be where you are with one under my belt.

    AUD - 57
    BEC - NINJA in Training
    FAR - NINJA in Training
    REG - NINJA in Training
    “Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.” -Napoleon Hill
    #777597
    mtaylo24
    Participant

    I'm in the same boat except I'm waiting on BEC, which I probably failed, and I'm struggling preparing for my REG retake on May 31. The only thing you can do is just grind through everything. It kind of sucks shutting everyone out, my friends have no clue what I'm up to these days, I pretty much shut out my wife and son. People try to come over but I'm just pissy over here studying. I'm probably the worst person to be around these days LOL. You never want to quit, I did that 3 years ago, and I regret it. I'm now 30 and feeling like it, I don't learn as fast as I used to. This process is kind of miserable but, you just have to remember why you are doing this and keep your eye on the prize and remember that this is all temporary (hopefully).

    CPA (2017)

    REG:  75

    BEC:  76

    FAR:  77

    AUD: 78

     

    CMA (2019)

    P1: 380

    P2: 360

    AUD - 1st - 60 (12/12), 61 (2/13), 61 (8/13), 78! (11/15)
    REG - 55 (2/16) 69 (5/16) Retake(8/16)
    BEC - 71(5/16) Retake (9/16)
    FAR - (8/16)

    #777598
    CPA_alltheway
    Participant

    Be encouraged Jess774 like Indy500 said you have REG under your belt. I am single with no kids and I understand the whole feeling isolated. Believe me it's not fun at all. I celebrated my sister graduation last Thursday and it was the first time in about 2 months I was able to be with my family. I really miss them and I know this summer is going to be tough but we gotta stick with it. You will be ok. Just push through it and keep going.

    AUD - NINJA in Training
    BEC - NINJA in Training
    FAR - 67
    REG - NINJA in Training
    Can’t stop, won’t stop!!

    FAR - 5/28/2016 - 67 Planning for a retake
    AUD - 7/2/2016
    REG - 8/12/2016
    BEC - 9/8/2016

    "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Phil 4:13

    #777599
    TBBG
    Participant

    If Becker isn't working for you, I stronglyyyyyyyyyy recommend using Roger. Trust me.

    Audit 86
    BEC 75
    FAR 82
    REG 93

    #777600
    Jess774
    Participant

    @Indy500 Thanks!! Once you pass one exam, you will get a boost of confidence. Your BEC score was close.

    @mtaylo24 I just burst out laughing reading your “people try to come over but I'm just pissy over here studying”. People finally have stopped trying to see me. Thank god. I'm 31 and I gave up as well, maybe 5 or so years ago. Started studying for FAR and was like F this I want to have fun. Hey nice work sticking with the AUD exam and passing! Ugh, REG is a tough one. Are using Becker?

    AUD - 88
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 69
    REG - 75
    REG - 75
    BEC - 70,64,81
    FAR - 67,69
    AUD - 88

    REG - 75
    BEC - 70, 64, 81!!!!
    FAR - 67, 69, retake: Oct 2016
    AUD - 8/25/16

    #777601
    Jess774
    Participant

    @philly4life Oh shoot, really! Did you use Becker in the past?

    AUD - 88
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 69
    REG - 75
    REG - 75
    BEC - 70,64,81
    FAR - 67,69
    AUD - 88

    REG - 75
    BEC - 70, 64, 81!!!!
    FAR - 67, 69, retake: Oct 2016
    AUD - 8/25/16

    #777602
    tmacpa
    Participant

    I think if its rare to not feel discouraged often throughout this process.

    Justneed to give yourself a breather every once in a while, and reassure yourself that you can do this.

    You have to believe in yourself to have the motivation to study enought to pass.

    Im feeling particularly crappy because im a week away from a far retake, and through 800+ ninja mcq my averages arent anywhere close to what i want them to be.

    I passed audit and bec so far…..just want to pass the next two and be done with it already.

    Good luck study hard and remember, we got this. If you feel down give yourself a break and do something that will make you happy and lift your mood

    AUD - 78
    BEC - 79
    FAR - 78
    REG - 90
    short-term sacrifice = long-term gain
    #777603
    mtaylo24
    Participant

    @Jess774 I'm using Gleim, I do have 2015 Becker ebooks, but couldn't get into them. The highlights and red underlines and circles are too distracting. I bought Roger cram for my last attempt, but it expired already. I wasn't too much of a fan. I have the Wiley books too, but I lose interest after reading a paragraph. I've pretty much seen what all of the providers have to offer at this point, they are all pretty much the same. I have always preferred Gleim because of the layout. Their TB has way too many questions though…

    CPA (2017)

    REG:  75

    BEC:  76

    FAR:  77

    AUD: 78

     

    CMA (2019)

    P1: 380

    P2: 360

    AUD - 1st - 60 (12/12), 61 (2/13), 61 (8/13), 78! (11/15)
    REG - 55 (2/16) 69 (5/16) Retake(8/16)
    BEC - 71(5/16) Retake (9/16)
    FAR - (8/16)

    #777604
    Jess774
    Participant

    Thanks a lot for the encouragement @ CPA_alltheway. Good luck on your REG exam on 5/28.

    My single with no kids comment was mostly me saying I don't have a lot of distractions, what's my problem ? I should be done by now. I give the people out there with a family or are studying under difficult circumstances a lot of credit for sticking with it.

    AUD - 88
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 69
    REG - 75
    REG - 75
    BEC - 70,64,81
    FAR - 67,69
    AUD - 88

    REG - 75
    BEC - 70, 64, 81!!!!
    FAR - 67, 69, retake: Oct 2016
    AUD - 8/25/16

    #777605
    tmacpa
    Participant

    Dont compare yourself to others so much.

    Its wise of you to go for the cpa while you can before marriage and kids and everything.

    Youre doing this for your future, doesnt matter how long it takes, just that you finish and get your license

    AUD - 78
    BEC - 79
    FAR - 78
    REG - 90
    short-term sacrifice = long-term gain
    #777606
    TBBG
    Participant

    @Jess774. Yes, I used Becker in the past. Hands down, Roger is the better experience for too many reasons to even count. I'm shocked more people don't rave about him.

    Audit 86
    BEC 75
    FAR 82
    REG 93

    #777607
    Jess774
    Participant

    @tmacpa34 That is a great point that you have to believe in yourself in order to get the motivation to study enough in order to pass. FAR is a beast. Best of luck studying for it during your final week. Hopefully you will be where you want to be or at least close to where you want to be next week when you retake the exam. Thanks a lot for the encouragement. We totally got this!

    @mtaylo24 Woww, you've really tried it all. I hear you on losing interest when reading. Its tough staying focused when reading about subjects like GAAP or the IRC. I was thinking of trying different study material if I fail BEC on attempt #3, but now I'm not so sure if I will.

    AUD - 88
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 69
    REG - 75
    REG - 75
    BEC - 70,64,81
    FAR - 67,69
    AUD - 88

    REG - 75
    BEC - 70, 64, 81!!!!
    FAR - 67, 69, retake: Oct 2016
    AUD - 8/25/16

    #777608
    TBBG
    Participant

    @mtaylo24, what did you dislike about Roger's Cram ? He lays out everything in such an organized manner and connects the dots between every topic in a way that no other course ever has.

    Audit 86
    BEC 75
    FAR 82
    REG 93

    #777609
    Anonymous
    Participant

    All of you please be encouraged. While it is a blessing for me to be married with children and have a great full-time job within the accounting field, I consider each of you to be at a huge advantage. I could go for some solitude every once and while. Though, the advantage does not mean that you all will not experience just as much difficulty as someone in a similar situation to myself. It's been proven, per statistics and word of mouth, achieving this certification is one of the hardest in the country. We're all allowed to feel and be discouraged for a moment or three, etc. However, we can't stay in that space. We have to find our individual motivations, pick ourselves up, and try again. You're doing an awesome job and teaching yourself an invaluable lesson along the way. Keep up the great work. We'll be here for you. Heck, I find out my first exam score on Tuesday (BEC) hopefully you won't have to talk me off he ledge LOL

    Do NOT quit! There's more in you and if you quit you'll never see it. Show you that you can do it.

    AUD Passed  78
    BEC Passed  79
    FAR Passed  77
    REG Passed 76

    I'm tired of operating in fear and mediocrity. It's time to try. It's time to do. It's time to go.

    #777610
    RE2PECT
    Participant

    @Jess774- If it makes you feel any better, I just scored a 35 on a quiz on Operations Management smh.

    "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

    Roger & Ninja

    FAR: 75
    AUD: 73, 81
    BEC: 71, 73, 82
    REG: 68, 82

    FAR: 75 Roger & Ninja (notes/flashcards/audio/MCQ)
    AUD: 73, 81
    BEC: 71, retake 8/29
    REG:

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