I guess nothing.
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CMA
BEC(4/17)-90, REG(5/28)-88, AUD (7/11)-83, FAR (8/31)- 90
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BEC(4/17)-90, REG(5/28)-88, AUD (7/11)-83, FAR (8/31)- 90
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The exam so consumed my life during testing I have a hard time not coming and checking the forums several times per week. I enjoy helping others where I can. Seeing others pass and the excitement they feel is enjoyable as well.
RTCDQ!!.......Read the Cocka-Doody Question!
AUD-94; REG-97; BEC-93; FAR-94
see how I did it day by day: http://cpa-exam.dalesines.com
contact info on blogPosted 1 year ago # -
I agree Dale, the exam consumed so much of my time. Seeing other succeed in conquering this exam is gratifying as well. I no longer post like I used to but will pass on any info if I can make someone journey less miserable than mine.
Becker - FAR 80, AUD 73, 81, BEC 76, REG 81 (2010) DONE!!!! IN LICENSED CPAPosted 1 year ago # -
nolifecpa
offlineMemberi have a question for the multiple test takers, how did you restudy?? did you go over everything again like a final review or did you just work on your problem areas based off the score evaluation report?
currently i'm rereading every chpt and then doing mcq but feel like i should just attack the mcq and only refer to the book if i'm still confused on a question
i'm retaking REG and BEC next window and need advice
REG-65,71,74,73,70,74,79
BEC-60's,60's,69,71,76
FAR-67 (TBD)
AUD-54,60's,65,83Posted 1 year ago # -
MPoni123
offlineMember@nolifecpa - are you using the same study materials that you have been using from the beginning? I was using Becker for BEC but after failing multiple times, I switched to Yaeger and passed. Same for FAR - I had ordered Becker FAR and after 2 chapters...didn't even wanna use it anymore because I loved Yaeger for BEC so decided to order it for FAR, too.
So...maybe you should think about ordering Yaeger? I reviewed all the topics, but focused on the weaker areas based on my score performance. I never read the book and Yaeger makes it so you don't have to. I took a lot of notes for BEC and FAR with Yaeger and it helped sooo much because I could just refer to the notes and it stayed fresh in my head.
I definitely still lurk around the website even though I am done! I don't think it has hit me 100% yet. All I know is that I am glad I don't have to study ever again for this thing!!! :)
AUD - 84; REG - 90; BEC - 79; FAR - 75; ALL DONE!!Posted 1 year ago # -
MPoni123
offlineMemberIt's kinda funny though because once 2011 rolls around....all the test takers that passed in 2010 will almost become obsolete because we won't be familiar with the new format or information changes!! :( I will feel like how the paper and pencil exam takers feel! haha. Of course we can still share our study habits, etc.
AUD - 84; REG - 90; BEC - 79; FAR - 75; ALL DONE!!Posted 1 year ago # -
nolifecpa
offlineMemberMPoni123,
congrats on passing all 4 parts of the cpa exam!! i've frequently seen you in this forum and thought of you everytime i heard taio cruz on the radio
yes, i have been using becker since the beginning (2007). in the beginning, i didn't give the exam the respect it deserved and was partying wayyyy too much, i would study severly hungover like i did in college and my scores showed. did it again the 2nd time but thought i could pass because i was somewhat familiar with the material....failed again!!!!!
fast forward to 2009...relocated, changed employers, and put cpa on hold for about a year to learn my new job. finally realized that if i were going to pass this exam i would have to sacrafice my social life (hence my screen name). i ordered new becker material, which my employer paid, and gave up alcohol, wknds, golf, friends, and studied all the time...well, went out once a month. after all the studying, still came up short and scored similar to what i was scoring when i was partying. this lead me to believe it was either the way i was studying or the study material itself (maybe becker is not for me).
i'm giving it 1 more shot and if i don't pass a section i will convert to yaeger.
after you converted to yaeger did you immediately pass or did you have to retake a section? i'm just trying to figure out if it is worth the $1k + since i will be paying for it out of pocketalso, thanks for sticking around and not ditching us!!!
REG-65,71,74,73,70,74,79
BEC-60's,60's,69,71,76
FAR-67 (TBD)
AUD-54,60's,65,83Posted 1 year ago # -
CPA Someday
offlineMemberI agree about the TAIO Cruz comment.. I remember when I heard it on the radio the first time.. I thought of your quote and said "OH that's what her quote is saying"! haha. It still cracks me up!
Congrats!
REG 81; BEC 79; FAR 81!!; AUD 71, 92
Ethics 98
Illinois DOES post on Saturdays!!!Posted 1 year ago # -
MPoni123
offlineMemberLOL @ CPA Someday and nolifecpa!! A lot of people on the forum have commented about that song reminding them of me! I feel like it described my life during the CPA exam days perfectly. I couldn't wait to just celebrate and live my life and now I can! :) Thanks for the congrats!
CPA Someday - you are half way there :)
@ nolifecpa - I was in a similar situation as you in the beginning. I took all 4 parts from April 2009 - August 2009 and failed every single one. I had my head up my @$$ and had just finished my MBA the previous December 2008 and got through my first full time tax season. I was in no way ready to start the CPA exam journey. I used Becker at first. Once I got serious in September 2009 I passed AUD and REG (using Becker again), but COULD NOT pass BEC. After two more failed attempts in early 2010 (with scores of 66 and 71), I switched to Yaeger and passed with a 79. I then picked up with FAR, but really lost all motivation because BEC had burnt me out! Luckily, with 4 weeks of studying and some review, I passed with a 75. I credit that to Yaeger because of their teaching and lecture style and the TONS of notes I took. I would highly suggest switching to Yaeger AND you get discounts on this website for their review!!
AUD - 84; REG - 90; BEC - 79; FAR - 75; ALL DONE!!Posted 1 year ago # -
cpa journey
offlineMemberMPoni123
How did you celebrate the big event? Is the boyfriend enjoying the new you? Amazing how enoough sleep and almost no stress effects a person ;)
Good to see that you are enjoying life and still interested in the rest of us still working towards passing the CPA! We need encouragement and the knowledge people do pass!
Things are good - just reviewing FAR, taking notes and taking progress tests
Scheduled FAR & BEC for Nov.Posted 1 year ago # -
75 CPA
offlineMemberI am going to work full-time next Monday for a Christian CPA in town. I have a CPA tool chest with no tools in my tool box.
I do not know how much longer I will be able to continue posting on this forum. I spent $15,000 on review materials and Notice to Schedules. I have a very good idea about the strengths and weaknesses of many review programs. That has been my main contribution to this forum. However, that may end as I learn a new profession.
Posted 1 year ago # -
MPoni123
offlineMemberhi cpa journey!! :) I actually haven't officially celebrated it yet! I am having a family dinner in a few weeks to celebrate and then a party with all my friends the week after (it is TOUGH getting people together!!)
My boyfriend is loving the new me! lol having the weekends free :) I think we are still adjusting to it because now we have sooo much free time we don't know what to do with it!
I am still here for you guys :) Good luck with the rest of your studying for FAR!
AUD - 84; REG - 90; BEC - 79; FAR - 75; ALL DONE!!Posted 1 year ago # -
CPA Someday
offlineMemberThanks MPoni!! Hopefully I make it the other half of the way. I have FAR in one week and AUD on 11/24.. which means my life will be back in action just in time for the cold winter of sitting inside the house doing nothing..
But I definitely look forward to going Apple picking, pumpkin picking and halloween celebrating next year!!
REG 81; BEC 79; FAR 81!!; AUD 71, 92
Ethics 98
Illinois DOES post on Saturdays!!!Posted 1 year ago # -
Jeff - another71.com
offlineadminStart posting in the Lounge :)
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