[jeff]

I was getting requests for a thread like this – so here it is!

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AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 76
REG - 92

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS)
NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE | Another71

[Minimorty]

What on Earth are you doing until midnight?! Get some sleep!!! I am imposing a 10:30pm bedtime on you. Stat!!

[MOMCPA2B]

@ Mini, Well somebody has to do the laundry, somebody has to pack the lunch, somebody has to do the dishes, somebody has to check the homework and the book bag and somebody has to study. You know the dealio Minimort. lol Im sitting here studying BEC. Dear goodness graciousness make it end mini make it end!

I cant wait for this to be over.
AUD-7/25/11-77
BEC-11/27/11-Failed(UGH)Back to the drawing board
REG-2/27/12
FAR- Aug 2012

[Anonymous]

It is funny how things work. I put things aside to devote myself to this exam such as dating and low and behold I get a significant amount of interest over this period in my life. It has nothing to do with the fact that they know I am studying for the CPA. I am hesitant about telling the opposite sex about my career for a period of time.

[Minimorty]

I know, I know. I just finished the first section of REG. Loooong way to go still. [btw – Have they released AUD scores yet? Ugh!]

I would imagine that being a single mom with one child (you) is tougher than being a married parent with two kids (me). So I give you all the credit in the world for doing what you do and still finding time to study. Hang in there! 🙂

[Minimorty]

@CPAwinning – I married an accountant, btw. Accountants can be sexy too! lol

[T-rex]

I don't think I even remember how to date. I'd better figure it out soon though as I'm not getting any younger.

AUD - 95, BEC - 85
REG - 85, Rawrrrrrr FAR - 88
Used Becker for all sections.
CA candidate not residing in CA

[Anonymous]

I plan on disappearing from all of the dating scene; temptations for dating etc. I am prepared to devote 1 year or more of my life to this test. I just can't have any potentially negative outside forces come in and affect what I do, whether intentional or not. The only relationship I will be in is one with the CPA exam. Once I finish I am breaking up with it and getting on with my life. The sacrifice is stronger than the struggle.

[seannyboy06]

Peter Olinto and I are in a long-term, loving relationship. My parents don't know yet. I'm still trying to figure out how to tell them.

Tim Gearty keeps trying to butt in, but Petey's the only one for me.

[Anonymous]

Yeh, that Olinto guy seems to get around. He's at my house right now:)

[T-rex]

@candothis and seanny,

Sounds like you got my leftovers.

AUD - 95, BEC - 85
REG - 85, Rawrrrrrr FAR - 88
Used Becker for all sections.
CA candidate not residing in CA

[Anonymous]

HAHA this thread is AWESOME. I'd like to respond to several areas: 1) yeah, that chick in the yaeger ad is ridiculous 2) I can't believe Olinto…that *$*&#&&@ MAN-WHORE! and 3) I think I kind of lucked out because my significant other is ALSO in the Accounting profession so she was patient with me while I was devoting my time to this exam as I was with her when she was cramming for it. I think that balance is the key to this exam, whether it be with dating, sports, drinking, etc. I can't speak to the single mom because that sounds like an insane day and I personally think you're a superhero…but for the rest of us mere mortals, I think routine was what got me through the exam. I took it during the masters program, but I structured it so that I would wake up early, crank out an hour of homework, hit the cpa books (lectures) for like 3 or 4 hours, go to the gym to relieve that cpa-induced stress, hit the cpa books for a couple more hours (mcq's), then more homework. I think if you study for more than 5 hours consecutively max, you lose any retention ability and begin to waste your time. Unfortunately, if you don't have a significant other who understands the process, I can definitely understand how dating could be perceived as impossible!

[SoCalCPA]

Peter > Tim !

B - (4/2012)
A - (5/2012)
R - (1/2012) Done!
F - (10/2011) Done!

[Herbieherb]

I started serious cpa studies after I broke up with my ex. It's great to not to need to call anyone or see anyone or feel obligated to do anything but study. Zero distractions. After passing and getting licensed my confidence is up and my preference for higher caliber women has been driven up, and so has my luck /gg. I wouldn't want to be stuck with my ex now being a cpa LOL…

NEW YORK- DONE

[Peanut]

Hahah nice Herbieherb. I agree, I broke up with my ex 3 weeks before I started this journey. Thank god or I'd be failing harder than I already am 😛

AUD 81 (X4) Previous scores 59, 72, 72
REG 80 (X3) Previous scores 59, 60
FAR 75 (X2) Previous score 67
BEC 79 (X2) Previous score 58

[jomarie]

OMG If I was still with my ex I wouldn't be where I am today. Now I'm talking over 12 years ago since my hubby and I have know eachother for a little over 12 years now.

Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

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