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Started 4 months ago by jomarie
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Ok who's in with me? I'm going to incorporate Jeff's ELL Tax Season plan starting with this weekend. With that said, I'm planning on working today. I have a big box I need to get through. Once I done with that I'm going to start re-writing NINJA notes and working on MCQs. It's going to be interesting since hubby's working today and I have the kids to myself. Here goes nothing. My plan, to get in at least 6 hours this weekend.

Since 2008....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!)
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011)
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73 - Rematch scheduled on May 29, 2012
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70 (Are you kidding me?????) - July 17th, 2012 -> Rematch!!

I WILL BECOME A CPA IN 2012!!!
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I'm in JoMarie! At least for today. I'm going to really try to take 1 day off a week. I think it'll help prevent me from the mental breakdowns of overworking my little brain. So Sunday I will take it easayyy. I'm done all the AUD lectures. Today is my first day re-reading the chapter, and working on MCQs in chapter 1. I think reading the chapters a lot for AUD will help this time around. Didn't read them at all last time, just took a lot of notes (which seemed to work for REG--not so much for AUD).

JoMarie have you tried using the pomodoro technique? I'm going to be doing that all day today!

AUD 59, 72 :( 72 AGAIN :( :(
REG 59, 60, 80
FAR 67, 75
BEC 58, 79

Posted 4 months ago #
MyLifeisCPA

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I'm in as well JoMarie!!! Happy Studies to all this weekend.. Roger Cram, Ninja Notes, and MCQs this weekend!!

Posted 4 months ago #
jomarie

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@Peanut - What's the pomodoro technique?

Since 2008....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!)
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011)
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73 - Rematch scheduled on May 29, 2012
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70 (Are you kidding me?????) - July 17th, 2012 -> Rematch!!

I WILL BECOME A CPA IN 2012!!!

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Peanut

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http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/

We talked a lot about it in this thread: http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/thoughts-on-pomodoro-technique-or-other-studying-tricks

Basically, study your butt off 25 minutes (set a timer) then take 5 minutes off (set timer again) I love it!

AUD 59, 72 :( 72 AGAIN :( :(
REG 59, 60, 80
FAR 67, 75
BEC 58, 79

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I am in too! Going to spend about 6 hours at the library working mcq's until I drop. Tomorrow should be more of the same.

@Peanut, I think the Pomodoro technique is awesome. I am not so great about writing all the stuff down, but trying to focus for 25 minutes, is super helpful. It was great of Kasia to share it. I mentioned it to my oldest (sophomore in college) and he was like, "oh yeah Mom, I haven't heard of that, but that is how I study." It works for him!

Have a great weekend everybody.

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Peanut

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@Yankee, I don't write anything down either. I just set my timer to 25/5. Keeps my ADD in check

AUD 59, 72 :( 72 AGAIN :( :(
REG 59, 60, 80
FAR 67, 75
BEC 58, 79

Posted 4 months ago #
yankeeaccountant

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Totally understand that. BTW, I think I am going to try the final in Becker today. Crossing my fingers it isn't so bad. I will let ya know!

also, how is the job search going? I am meeting with a career counselor this a.m. It is a free consultation. I thought I would have him go over my resume. I really want to go full time in the next few months.

Posted 4 months ago #
Peanut

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@yankeeaccountant, I haven't "officially" started. I browse indeed.com nightly. I really want to have 3 exams down before I start full time. Not knowing my BEC fate is killing me. I know I'll knock out AUD---I better knock out AUD. I have plenty of time to study before the close of the window, I really don't think I'll need a full 6 weeks. I will probably just go to a headhunter/recruiter in Boston to get a feel for what is out there. Hopefully a company will be willing to throw me in during busy season.

Let me know how that darn Becker final review goes today! Good luck on it! Hope it boosts your confidence!

AUD 59, 72 :( 72 AGAIN :( :(
REG 59, 60, 80
FAR 67, 75
BEC 58, 79

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jomarie

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I just tried it and I love it!! I am working thou. I did get a lot done so far and I've only worked for about an hour. I'm adding up totals for payroll. Getting them ready for payroll quarterly reports and W-2s. So far I've finished 7 clients.

Since 2008....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!)
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011)
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73 - Rematch scheduled on May 29, 2012
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70 (Are you kidding me?????) - July 17th, 2012 -> Rematch!!

I WILL BECOME A CPA IN 2012!!!

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Marivy22

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I'm in!!! at the library since 8 (I know it sucks)....84-Wiley's first try today. I am now working on a second "test" and that's all for the day. Tomorrow I will work on one more simulated test..and notes review......I feel ready for Monday's re-match...

Wish me Luck!!!

AUD – 8/15/11 79!!!!
FAR – 11/7/11 74 1/16/12 81!!!! Thanks GOD!!!!
BEC – 2/19/12 80!!!
REG - 4/29/12 70 :(

Posted 4 months ago #
jomarie

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Good Luck Marivy!!!! Beat down FAR for me!!

Since 2008....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!)
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011)
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73 - Rematch scheduled on May 29, 2012
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70 (Are you kidding me?????) - July 17th, 2012 -> Rematch!!

I WILL BECOME A CPA IN 2012!!!

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@Peanut do you have any experience?

Good Luck Marivy!

I am in... doing pension questions for the first time and I am feeling soooo lost. ugh!

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Peanut

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@rmm91909, Yes, I was a staff accountant for a year in NYC for a large corporation. I did minor part time accounting work throughout college as well but I don't really count that. I'm living back in the Boston area now.

AUD 59, 72 :( 72 AGAIN :( :(
REG 59, 60, 80
FAR 67, 75
BEC 58, 79

Posted 4 months ago #
rmm91909

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I work for a firm in Wakefield, MA about 20 minutes from Boston named Tonneson + Co if your ever interested :) We just had a senior accountant give her notice... Just a thought when you said a Boston headhunter!

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Nice! Wakefield is closer to me than Boston. I live on the southern NH border, eagerly waiting to relocate ha. I wouldn't mind sending you my resume! Do you mind giving me your email, or I can send you mine?

Any moderators around to delete posts?!

AUD 59, 72 :( 72 AGAIN :( :(
REG 59, 60, 80
FAR 67, 75
BEC 58, 79

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cosmo_sippin_cpa

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I'm in! Plowing away now at MCQ's. Shout out to Baseballcpa for suggesting that I check out Pomodoro..I've been using it too. As soon as my 25 mins are up, I check this site. Is it me or is this site so addicting?! Haha!

I'm extremely nervous about this FAR retake. I felt more prepared the first time around. :(

I feel like I'm getting ready to have my a$$ handed to me on a plate.

Happy studying everyone!

FAR PASS
AUD PASS
BEC 5/25/12
REG 7/2012

It seemed like a good idea when I started.
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rmm91909

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I am actually close to the southern border so its really not a rough commute! Peanut you could send it to careers@tonneson.com too.

@cosmo i agree FAR is really starting to scare me!

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Peanut

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Thanks rmm91909!!

AUD 59, 72 :( 72 AGAIN :( :(
REG 59, 60, 80
FAR 67, 75
BEC 58, 79

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yankeeaccountant

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@Peanut,

Ok, it wasn't great, but here it is:
1st testlet 76
2nd testlet 76
3rd testlet 63

I pretty much crashed and burned in the last testlet (guess I am a bit tired) due to the : least likely, except for type questions. I missed it on 4 questions. I did ok on the sims. I am going to leave the library early and eat some food (skipped lunch) and then do a test in Wiley, review notecards in Becker 4 and 5 and hit the hay. BTW, the career coach was interesting. Have you ever done that before? I had a free meeting with him, I would like to continue but he is expensive. My sister in Chicago uses the "Chicago Job Network" which is part of "Meet Ups" and is invaluable. I am only mentioning that because it seems like bigger cities have more of an organized job network than smaller metro areas. I don't have any near me ;(

She goes to meetings that are head up by a career coach/counselor and they do resume critiques, LinkedIn upgrades, networking--too many to list. People in the groups share contacts, etc....all free. FYI for when you begin your search. I wish I could afford the career counselor! I may just have him redo my resume. It was amazing all the little comments he made on mine. He also offered so many suggestions/criticisms on questions/answers on interviews. Some I was surprised at. BTW @ Peanut and Rmm91909...I love the Boston area. I love the Northend of the city. Some of the best Italian food. And I love the history. Cool place to visit. I have family in Hingham.

Hope everybody got a ton done today.

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CashEquivalents

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I wanted to start studying for REG today but I woke up too hungover (I took FAR yesterday)

FAR - 92
REG - 83
BEC - 88
AUD - 97

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yankeeaccountant

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@cashequivalents

LOL! Good to burn off some steam!

@JoMarie,

How are you feeling?? I hope better.

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Library for me today....should get in 7 hours today. Good luck everybody.

Posted 4 months ago #
jomarie

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Yankee -

I'm feeling better. Still a little dizziness and can't really hear well out of my right ear. Hopefully it'll pass soon.

I cleaned my kitchen and dining room (I found them again!!! :)) Now I'm going to take a quick shower then sit down and rewrite Jeff's NINJA notes while the little one naps.

Since 2008....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!)
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011)
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73 - Rematch scheduled on May 29, 2012
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70 (Are you kidding me?????) - July 17th, 2012 -> Rematch!!

I WILL BECOME A CPA IN 2012!!!

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Peanut

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@Yankee, that's great for those Becker final exams! Looks like you're ready to rock this week. I know what you mean by losing your steam when you get to that third testlet. In the actual exam I usually have more adrenaline, but I crap out on the practice exams. I've never done a career coach before. What kinds of things did you go over? I should look into something like that over here, wouldn't hurt!

@CashEquivalents, take a few days off before you approach the next beast! It'll be good for you. My brain always goes through a "brain dumping," after each exam. Your brain needs it--so drink away haha

@JoMarie, glad to see you're feeling better!

AUD 59, 72 :( 72 AGAIN :( :(
REG 59, 60, 80
FAR 67, 75
BEC 58, 79

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ok, weekend is almost over......can't seem to get past 80% on Wiley. I wish I could get past it at least once. I don't want to take the second Becker Final....I think so close to exam day, I might just ruin whatever mojo I have left. Since that is a big hurdle for me on exam day, I am going to keep doing the regular exams in Becker and Wiley. I did the AICPA exam today-geesh, what a false sense of security that test is. I know it is so much harder than that sample test....those AICPA guys are pretty snarky!! lol!

@Peanut,

I have to go back to my notes, but he just pointed out alot of things on my resume that he didn't like. He advocates more of a "personality" driven resume. That way the skillset and qualifications are the highlight, he has alot of marketing background, so he is big on selling yourself. I actually have my year I graduated college---maybe I am the last person on the planet to still have that on their resume, but he pointed out that as a big mistake. Since, I quit my job to sit for the CPA, I had some typical statements I used for interviews to relay that fact and he basically torn them to shreds. For now, I will have him redo my resume, I will probably do 2 resumes: one experience driven and one personality driven. I think you could google "chicago job network" and then from there try and find the groups in the city near you. You could get alot of free advice and help.

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