[letsfixthis]

Just a random musing the day before I take AUD. No personal anecdotes to convey but I was curious if anyone has ever felt like this entire process did enough damage to his or her personal (or professional) life so much that he or she can say it “ruined their life”? I bet it has happened before….

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.

[mla1169]

If this exam actually “ruined” anybody's life, they probably didn't have a life to begin with. It isn't about what challenges we face, its about HOW we face them. I would think someones life was well on the way to ruin and the exam was a convenient scapegoat.

Just my .02

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Anonymous]

It's ruining mine now. Studying for this exam is already getting on my very last nerves!!!

[kandisjoy]

Sometimes I felt like the exam was ruining my life… but then I'd remember to count my blessings. I lot of really good things happened to me during the 2 year period of time that I was studying. I met my fiance, got engaged, bought a house, found a good job, developed a better relationship with my little sister and mother… overall, a lot of good stuff. Sometimes the CPA exam can feel very overwhelming and threaten to make us forget about the good things.

FAR: 71, 77
BEC: 70, 82
AUD: 62, 78
REG: 71, 68, 85

CA Licensed 11/2011

[kaaCPA]

i think it “ruins” your life for a short amount of time while you are studying for it — but once its over, you never have to deal with it again. totally worth it, in my opinion. i'm not quite done yet, but i hope i finish in 2011. only time (& nasba) will tell.

AUD | 85
REG | 77
FAR | 76
BEC | 83
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ETH | 93
State Board Application pending!

[letsfixthis]

@kaaCPA, how about we just combine our scores and be done with this?

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.

[kaaCPA]

@letsfixthis – im on board, lets do it! 🙂

AUD | 85
REG | 77
FAR | 76
BEC | 83
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ETH | 93
State Board Application pending!

[misanthrope87]

It's ruining my life atm. All I do is work, study, and do chores…

B 2/12 87
A 11/11 90
R 8/11 86
F 5/12 88

[jeff]

It has caused marital troubles in 3-4 marriages that I know of at least.

2 couples got divorced.

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

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

[misanthrope87]

@ jeff That's terrible news… =(

B 2/12 87
A 11/11 90
R 8/11 86
F 5/12 88

[Herbieherb]

Has passing and getting licensed led to break ups/divorce? I wouldn't want to be with my pre-cpa girlfriend after I got licensed LOL…

NEW YORK- DONE

[letsfixthis]

Studying for FAR this past summer was a strong contributing factor to the demise of my most recent relationship. I wouldn't say it ruined my life, but the breakup nearly torpedoed my performance on the exam and also made me question if this entire process was really worth it. I feel like most people don't understand what it takes to pass these things.

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.

[kybridecpa2011]

It felt like it at the time but honestly it was a good thing. It helped my fiance (now husband) and I communicate better and understand more clearly our goals in life. And it showed me that he wants the best for me and he'll always be my biggest cheerleader.

[yankeeaccountant]

I wouldn't say ruined, but I definitely feel it has put an unbelievable amount of strain on my marriage. I don't want to join the ranks that Jeff mentioned, (I have been married 22 years), but I am hoping to finish up in 2011 and look forward to happier times!

[mla1169]

I will say one thing, if you have a condition that is exacerbated by fatigue and stress, this is where you find out how bad it can get. But I still wouldn't say “ruined” anything (except for a few blouses that fell victim to a higer than normal coffee spill rate LOL)

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[jomarie]

It has really tested me as a person and my relationship with my husband. I've really have turned into a *****. Maybe it's cause by the lack of sleep, thou.

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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