So what are you missing out on this time of year for the CPA?

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So what are you missing out on this time of year for the CPA?

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Started 2 years ago by CPAWannaBe
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CPAWannaBe

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My Tigers are going to the ACC on my birthday, but I can't go for obvious reasons. Of course, no one understands the sacrifices we make like my fellow CPA candidates.

My friends are giving me a hard time because I have already taken my kids to see Santa, baked Christmas cookies, built a gingerbread house and have done my Christmas shopping... all because I have the exam I need to focus on.

On a positive note, when my in-laws come for the holidays, I can say "See ya. I need to go study for my exam."

REG - 75 (expired, retake July 2011)
FAR - 69, 64, 67 <-Becker, 80 <-Yaeger
AUD - 82 ETHICS - 100
BEC - 72 (retake May 2011)
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Posted 2 years ago #
Jeff - another71.com

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Cherish the "I have to study" excuse while you have it...

http://www.another71.com/after-pass-cpa-exam.html

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Posted 2 years ago #
TampaAccountant

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Holidays are tough! I already started saying "Ba-Humbug" to family and friends as I study........

Posted 2 years ago #
glutenator

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I missed many weekends, many nights of sleep and now I wonder when I'll put up Christmas Decorations.

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REG (67, 66), BEC (79), FAR (5/26/10), AUD (August 2010)

Posted 2 years ago #
MadamJ

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I am missing thanksgiving as my test is on Sat. No turkey dinner for me!

Posted 2 years ago #
Mat

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I am missing Black Friday shopping experience and I am hoping this will be the last one:)

Posted 2 years ago #
Lucky75

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I did skip Thanksgiving this year but I refused to miss Black Friday...I am currently on 1 and half hours sleep and trying to study BEC which I am taking on Monday. I am literally running on caffeine right now. I lost count of how many cups of coffee I have consumed today!!!

FAR: 70, 82; AUD: 89; REG: 86; BEC: 82

Posted 2 years ago #
yankeeaccountant

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*bump*

I am missing being a real mom ! Now, don't throw anything at me, but yes, I am one of those moms that bought a "slice of cake" in a plastic container at Publix for my son's 16th b-day! Can't get much worse !!! Looking forward to "being there" for the next one though :)

Posted 6 months ago #
KasiaS

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I didn't celebrate my birthday this year and will not be doing anything for Thanksgiving aside from making the mandatory appearance at the dinner table for about 45 minutes, then back to the books.

The one thing I regret most is that I couldn't properly celebrate my 5 year anniversary with my boyfriend in August because I was taking BEC on the 31st. I'm keeping in mind that we'll more than make up for it this Christmas/New Year's if I pass REG.

FAR 88 (07/15/11)
BEC 83 (08/31/11)
AUD 81 (10/15/11)
REG 83 (11/26/11)

Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

Posted 6 months ago #
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@CPAWannaBe, I'm rooting for CLEMSON in the ACC championship game because I'm a UVa fan and I *HATE* Virginia Tech! Thanks so much for beating them back in October! (I'm also aware that they haven't clinched the Coastal yet, but trust me, they will. GO TIGERS).

BEC: 87 (7/13/11)
FAR: 86 (8/31/11)
AUD: 99 (10/6/11)
REG: 88 (11/30/11)
Ethics: 100
(Illinois)

Used Becker for all four parts. Supplemented it with Wiley Test Bank for FAR and REG (HIGHLY recommended) and NINJA notes.

Posted 6 months ago #
Phllop

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I know I'm lame for this one, but as an avid gamer I'm missing all the amazing Fall releases. MW3, Skyrim, Dark Souls, Arkham City, new Zelda..... the list goes on.

I wouldn't miss Thanksgiving for anything though.

REG: 85
AUD: 74, 85
FAR: 74 (sigh)
BEC: 80 (don't even ask me how)

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-PO

Posted 6 months ago #
jomarie

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Missing out on being a real mom as well. I feel like my 18 month old is growing up without me!!! My 7 year old has been playing with her and my husband keeps her busy while I study. I can't wait till this chapter in my life is over. Enough already!!!

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!!!

Posted 6 months ago #
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....can I also add that I am missing ME? I can't wait to get back to the "old" Nadia. She used to be funny and alot of fun to be around-------hope she comes back soooooooooon!!

Posted 6 months ago #
jomarie

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oh I hear you yankee!!! I don't like this JoMarie. All my friends are calling me a hermit, but at least they all know I'll be back once the exams are over!!!

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!!!

Posted 6 months ago #
KasiaS

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I'm in complete agreement with you Nadia & JoMarie! (Both fabulous names by the way!!!)

I've become a completely different person. Especially in the past month, I become angry very quickly and I've been excessively unhappy at home and at work and I'm usually bubbly and not easily pissed off... I'm sooo looking forward to being reunited with my old, happy self.

FAR 88 (07/15/11)
BEC 83 (08/31/11)
AUD 81 (10/15/11)
REG 83 (11/26/11)

Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

Posted 6 months ago #
misanthrope87

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I'll be missing out on a very BADLY needed break. I'm so tired and haven't had a vacation from work this past year. I wish I could just relax and have some fun, but my face will be in the books I'm afraid.

B 87
A 90
R 86
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Posted 6 months ago #
CPA Genie

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Vacation!

AUD - Feb 25, 2012 => Really!! I got 82!! I still can't believe it. I am done!
BEC - Passed
REG - Passed
FAR - Passed
Ethics - Passed with 90% with 2 attempts

I feel like a genie in a bottle, and I can't wait to finish CPA exam so I can get out of the bottle!

Posted 6 months ago #
dsal

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fortunately, ive not missed out on anything. I havent missed out on any birthdays, parties, party buses, going to festivals, going to baseball games and its unlikely ill miss out on holiday festivities this winter. but then again im only 24, and dont hav kids, though i do work full time. also, ive never really had alot of free time to play video games or get into any hobbies. i was in grad school and working full time and after grad school is when i started studying for the cpa exam, so it was all kind of the same schedule so i havent really had to sacrifice much. anyways, hope you all take the time to enjoy these holidays and the people around you anyway and good luck on ur exams!

FAR-78
AUD-81
REG-whopping 51!!
BEC-Feb 2012

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