Pretty lax on studying but getting lucky and still passing… am I the only one?

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  • #181640
    Anonymous
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    So I’ve been on this journey for a little over a year and I have passed all sections but FAR. I passed BEC first try with a 77, passed AUD on second try (67 then 86), passed REG on third try (65, 58, then 84), and am now taking FAR here in three weeks for the third time (failed it with a 74 and then 73; #frustrating).

    I will be the first to admit, though, that my study habits are still extremely poor. I go out almost every weekend with friends. I will bring audit work home with me from my full-time job and it gets priority over studying, and getting my daily workout in also takes priority over studying (as does sleep). On all the sections I’ve passed, I watched Becker lectures in the background while doing other things. I completed roughly 70% of the required MCQs, have done zero Becker task-based simulations, and done none of the practice tests. I have rationalized this with the notion that I could have passed everything the first go around, but giving up social time in my early twenties just isn’t worth it.

    I’m scared that this won’t work for FAR though, and that my last two scores were extremely lucky. Today I purchased the Wiley FAR mobile app to review in bed before I doze off to sleep and got the NINJA audio for my commute to work. My Becker software expires December 31st.

    Am I the only one that has skid through these tests feeling like I’ve gotten lucky on all of them and really didn’t deserve it? I am in some serious need of motivation as I sit here in the public library looking over FAR material for the first time in 7 months. I have until May 31st before BEC expires but I want to get this sucker knocked out before christmas. Helllllllpppp meeeeee. Someone please give me the motivation and strength to carry on.

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  • #469360
    jsblamer
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    you've passed 3 parts with little studying and you need motivation to carry on? This post is an insult to those of us in here who put in 100 plus hours per section and still struggle.

    B -
    A - passed
    R - passed
    F - passed

    #469414
    jsblamer
    Participant

    you've passed 3 parts with little studying and you need motivation to carry on? This post is an insult to those of us in here who put in 100 plus hours per section and still struggle.

    B -
    A - passed
    R - passed
    F - passed

    #469362

    I can see how you need motivation because you have never come against the thought of quitting because this exam isn't difficult for you. Just do as you always have been, seems to have worked. And if you fail you will feel the sting like of rest of us have and maybe fail again….. then come ask for help for motivation if you haven't already gained a little on your own failures.

    CA CPA - All because of the journey listed below
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    FAR - 53('10), 8/25/12 79 PASSED!
    REG - 66('11), 69('12), 12/06/12 77 PASSED!!
    BEC - 58('10), 74('12), 01/05/13 77 PASSED!!!
    AUD - 43('11), 66('12), 69('13), 74('13) 7/29/13 85 PASSED!!!!!

    (Combinations of Roger, Yaeger, Wiley Book, Wiley TB, & NINJA Notes)

    Ethics 90%

    #469416

    I can see how you need motivation because you have never come against the thought of quitting because this exam isn't difficult for you. Just do as you always have been, seems to have worked. And if you fail you will feel the sting like of rest of us have and maybe fail again….. then come ask for help for motivation if you haven't already gained a little on your own failures.

    CA CPA - All because of the journey listed below
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    FAR - 53('10), 8/25/12 79 PASSED!
    REG - 66('11), 69('12), 12/06/12 77 PASSED!!
    BEC - 58('10), 74('12), 01/05/13 77 PASSED!!!
    AUD - 43('11), 66('12), 69('13), 74('13) 7/29/13 85 PASSED!!!!!

    (Combinations of Roger, Yaeger, Wiley Book, Wiley TB, & NINJA Notes)

    Ethics 90%

    #469364
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I'm sorry. Normally I try to be really supportive, but I have to agree with the other comments. Have you explored these forums at all? Have you seen the MANY posts from frustrated CPA hopefuls because they feel like they are giving it their all and aren't passing parts of the exam? I'm very happy that it has come easy for you, but to ask for motivation when you haven't had to be motivated to pass 3 parts is extremely self-centered. Most of us have had to stay motivated for months and even years to pass this exam and you only need motivation to pass one part. I wish you the best of luck on your exam, but I can't bring myself to help you push through this last one when the others have come so easily for you and you have been inconsiderate enough to remind the rest of us that not everyone struggles with this major challenge.

    #469418
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I'm sorry. Normally I try to be really supportive, but I have to agree with the other comments. Have you explored these forums at all? Have you seen the MANY posts from frustrated CPA hopefuls because they feel like they are giving it their all and aren't passing parts of the exam? I'm very happy that it has come easy for you, but to ask for motivation when you haven't had to be motivated to pass 3 parts is extremely self-centered. Most of us have had to stay motivated for months and even years to pass this exam and you only need motivation to pass one part. I wish you the best of luck on your exam, but I can't bring myself to help you push through this last one when the others have come so easily for you and you have been inconsiderate enough to remind the rest of us that not everyone struggles with this major challenge.

    #469366
    MrsBing
    Member

    I say good for you. Like everything in life, some things come easier to some people, while others may have to work a little harder. And if you're fine with keeping your social life and possibly having to try a few times to pass, then I don't see anything wrong with that.

    I would compare the difficulty of FAR to be slightly higher than REG and that took you 3 times, so if you do want to pass FAR on your first time though you may need to study a little more (doesn't mean you have to give up your weekends, just fit more hours throughout the week or add just a few hours on the weekends).

    Becker, Wiley Test Bank, and Ninja 10 Point Combo!

    FAR: 89
    REG: 87
    AUD: 92
    BEC: 75
    Ethics: 90

    Licensed Arizona CPA

    #469420
    MrsBing
    Member

    I say good for you. Like everything in life, some things come easier to some people, while others may have to work a little harder. And if you're fine with keeping your social life and possibly having to try a few times to pass, then I don't see anything wrong with that.

    I would compare the difficulty of FAR to be slightly higher than REG and that took you 3 times, so if you do want to pass FAR on your first time though you may need to study a little more (doesn't mean you have to give up your weekends, just fit more hours throughout the week or add just a few hours on the weekends).

    Becker, Wiley Test Bank, and Ninja 10 Point Combo!

    FAR: 89
    REG: 87
    AUD: 92
    BEC: 75
    Ethics: 90

    Licensed Arizona CPA

    #469368
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Man, tough crowd here. He's just asking for help with his situation just like everyone else does with theirs… just because it's come easier to him than others doesn't mean he's not meant for these forums. Just my 2 cents.

    @colb425 This is what I thought when I was working on my last exam and hated the thought of studying anymore… As long as you sufficiently learn each concept you're studying, that will be the last time you'll have to review that subject! (At least at a review level required for the CPA.) Kick hard and give yourself a great Christmas present!

    #469422
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Man, tough crowd here. He's just asking for help with his situation just like everyone else does with theirs… just because it's come easier to him than others doesn't mean he's not meant for these forums. Just my 2 cents.

    @colb425 This is what I thought when I was working on my last exam and hated the thought of studying anymore… As long as you sufficiently learn each concept you're studying, that will be the last time you'll have to review that subject! (At least at a review level required for the CPA.) Kick hard and give yourself a great Christmas present!

    #469370
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Seriously, just suck it up and do it! Your prior history indicates you can likely pull this off in three weeks if you commit immediately. Personally, I would give up all friend and gym time for the next three weeks to make it happen. You're really just dragging this out month after month, year after year. Stop dragging it out and just get it done. Then you can have all the time you want for extracurriculars. Doesn't that sound nice? Focus, you can do this.

    #469424
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Seriously, just suck it up and do it! Your prior history indicates you can likely pull this off in three weeks if you commit immediately. Personally, I would give up all friend and gym time for the next three weeks to make it happen. You're really just dragging this out month after month, year after year. Stop dragging it out and just get it done. Then you can have all the time you want for extracurriculars. Doesn't that sound nice? Focus, you can do this.

    #469372
    MintsRGood
    Participant

    @colb425 If you…

    1. Bust a$$ every single freaking day until test day and use the Early/Lunch/Late schedule to help break it up

    2. Utilize all your materials on hand to the fullest

    3. Clear your calendar for 3 measly weeks

    4. Eat, breath, sleep, and drink FAR topics

    5. If you aren't working or sleeping…then you are studying. No excuses.

    If you do all of the above, I like your chances of passing! This is not your first FAR rodeo. You've seen all this before! 3 focused, frenzied, b***s to the wall study weeks will push you over that 74 hump. Let's be honest, you've put in way less effort in the past and pulled it off so just imagine what you can do if you really apply yourself!!!!!

    Need some motivation? I missed closing out my CPA journey in August by 3 lousy points after spending 8 weeks of solid prep. I was SO sure I'd nailed it and was seriously googling stationary with “MintsRGood, CPA” embossed and crap like that…then my old pal Karma gave me a b***h slap. Hard. I was devastated and came tremendously close to a total breakdown. I've been on this journey for a very very very long time and I'm so desperate to be done. I don't want anyone else to experience the pain of missing by inches…not even you! Do this for yourself, your family, and your friends. You have what it takes to win, you just need someone to light a fire under your a$$!!!!!!!

    Read this thread: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/where-would-you-rank-the-cpa

    I am challenging YOU, colb425, to wake up at the crack of dawn tomorrow and get your a$$ to the library. I want you to be waiting outside for them to unlock the doors for you and for you to yell “what took you so long????” when they let you in!!!! Study until you puke. Clean it up. Then study more!!!!!!!

    I challenge you to study like you've never studied in your life because you CAN do this in 3 weeks. Then you can have all the fun in this world you can handle and put this miserable test to bed!

    Get. To. Work. NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! πŸ˜‰

    REG: 75 DONE πŸ™‚
    AUD: 61, 71, 68, 92 DONE πŸ™‚
    BEC: 76 DONE πŸ™‚
    FAR: 72, 74, 79 DONE πŸ™‚
    Licensed Michigan CPA πŸ™‚
    -Some people dream of success...others wake up and work hard for it!!!
    -The cowards never start and the weak die along the way!
    -You better work, b***h!
    -Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.-JFK

    #469426
    MintsRGood
    Participant

    @colb425 If you…

    1. Bust a$$ every single freaking day until test day and use the Early/Lunch/Late schedule to help break it up

    2. Utilize all your materials on hand to the fullest

    3. Clear your calendar for 3 measly weeks

    4. Eat, breath, sleep, and drink FAR topics

    5. If you aren't working or sleeping…then you are studying. No excuses.

    If you do all of the above, I like your chances of passing! This is not your first FAR rodeo. You've seen all this before! 3 focused, frenzied, b***s to the wall study weeks will push you over that 74 hump. Let's be honest, you've put in way less effort in the past and pulled it off so just imagine what you can do if you really apply yourself!!!!!

    Need some motivation? I missed closing out my CPA journey in August by 3 lousy points after spending 8 weeks of solid prep. I was SO sure I'd nailed it and was seriously googling stationary with “MintsRGood, CPA” embossed and crap like that…then my old pal Karma gave me a b***h slap. Hard. I was devastated and came tremendously close to a total breakdown. I've been on this journey for a very very very long time and I'm so desperate to be done. I don't want anyone else to experience the pain of missing by inches…not even you! Do this for yourself, your family, and your friends. You have what it takes to win, you just need someone to light a fire under your a$$!!!!!!!

    Read this thread: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/where-would-you-rank-the-cpa

    I am challenging YOU, colb425, to wake up at the crack of dawn tomorrow and get your a$$ to the library. I want you to be waiting outside for them to unlock the doors for you and for you to yell “what took you so long????” when they let you in!!!! Study until you puke. Clean it up. Then study more!!!!!!!

    I challenge you to study like you've never studied in your life because you CAN do this in 3 weeks. Then you can have all the fun in this world you can handle and put this miserable test to bed!

    Get. To. Work. NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! πŸ˜‰

    REG: 75 DONE πŸ™‚
    AUD: 61, 71, 68, 92 DONE πŸ™‚
    BEC: 76 DONE πŸ™‚
    FAR: 72, 74, 79 DONE πŸ™‚
    Licensed Michigan CPA πŸ™‚
    -Some people dream of success...others wake up and work hard for it!!!
    -The cowards never start and the weak die along the way!
    -You better work, b***h!
    -Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.-JFK

    #469374
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Since you have failed FAR before it seems obvious that your course of action may not help you pass this time. My advice is to buckle down and put some work into studying and you will pass FAR easily. Get busy and get it done. The friends and the gym will still be there when you kill this beast.

    Good luck

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