How do you all stay motivated throughout the process?

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  • January 21, 2017 at 3:31 pm #1445510
    ItsAccrualWorld94
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    I am currently studying for FAR and if I thought the other sections were hard, this one take the cake for being the most difficult! I failed AUD twice, passed BEC and am waiting on my REG score (didn’t feel too great about it). I’m starting to loose motivation to keep studying because I just feel like I am never going to pass these sections. I had felt so prepared for Audit and even walked out of the exam confident only to get a 74 for the SECOND time.

    I always did really well in school especially in my accounting classes that focus heavily on preparing us for the CPA exam… many of my peers are flying through the exam and I am over here struggling to make it by. Does anyone have advice about how to stay motivated throughout the process and continue studying even if you aren’t passing?

    Thank!!

    AUD - 92
    BEC - 93
    FAR - 81
    REG - 83
    "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game!"
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  • January 21, 2017 at 4:17 pm #1445532
    T Rev
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxurvsjFDMg

    Everything you need right here… 🙂

    January 21, 2017 at 5:37 pm #1445564
    CPA8675309
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    I'm studying for FAR as well and it's terrible. Honestly, besides just wanting to be successful and get my life back, what's motivating me the most is getting one more test done before the long score releases ahead. At least, if I get half of the exam completed, the long score releases should be more tolerable.

    AUD - 77
    BEC - 85
    FAR - 84
    REG - 85
    I'm done!!
    January 21, 2017 at 6:26 pm #1445582
    ForgottenOne
    Participant

    “How do you all stay motivated throughout the process?”

    I didn't, I stayed miserable. Took me 15 months altogether to pass and got my license two months ago. Everyday at work, I had the lectures playing on a Bluetooth earbud. Every night I dozed off with the book opened. Every weekend, I took 1 hour break for every two hours of studying so I wouldn't go crazy. I hope my story would motivate you knowing people are struggling out there.

    Well, if you think passing the CPA exam is hard, wait until you understand the true meaning of “The more you know, the more you know you don't know.”

    AUD - 86
    BEC - 76
    FAR - 75
    REG - 83
    Forgot
    January 21, 2017 at 8:21 pm #1445615
    waffle_house
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    I have 3 tests down and currently studying for a retake for FAR. It's hard at times but you have to power through.

    AUD - 80
    BEC - 75
    FAR - 84
    REG - 76
    Exams started Sep 2014 -Exams done Mar 2017

    Texas CPA

    I put in work, it was evident

    January 21, 2017 at 9:56 pm #1445651
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    It is very challenging. I'm really burned out, but keep pushing through. You have to want it and also make sacrifices!

    January 22, 2017 at 12:27 am #1445700
    SuckItUp
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    Wife, kids, parents, in-laws, coworkers, etc.

    Probably my kids the most. It's teaching them about discipline and hard work.

    Which reminds me, why the hell am I on this website?

    See ya, back to studying. Test on Monday!

    January 22, 2017 at 2:55 am #1445744
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    ^ Lol. Because no one else understands the bullsh*t that comes along with these exams. I am very grateful and have learned a lot, but this process is very stressful. You better WANT IT, otherwise goodluck passing!

    January 22, 2017 at 9:15 am #1445763
    isoceles
    Participant

    I've told too many people that I'm taking the exams. The fear of admitting failure is enough to keep going for me.

    January 22, 2017 at 11:01 am #1445793
    Iceman6
    Participant

    Being so close to the finish line, my family and friends, wanting to travel the world with my girlfriend, No longer feeling guilty when i want to watch netflix

    AUD - 79
    BEC - 77
    FAR - 78
    REG - 80
    After 4 long years, I'm done.
    January 23, 2017 at 12:01 pm #1446299
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Getting a CPA license is all the motivation I need. I worked for too long and too hard to quit now…Just have to keep going, and the faster I do it, the better for everyone, especially my poor husband and children who get an angry, crabby, unavailable mom while all this is happening….

    January 23, 2017 at 12:10 pm #1446305
    Tncincy
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    Motivation? Motivation? Motivation! Is what I need now. I'm anxious and ready to (been) needing to get this over with.

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader.....time to pass

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

    January 23, 2017 at 1:53 pm #1446399
    jpn1892
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    @iceman6

    I agree with your point on being so close the finish line. I have one more to go and I feel super motivated to study every night. It's a weird feeling but I like to finish strong.

    AUD - 81
    BEC - 79
    FAR - 81
    REG - 84
    AUD: 73, 81
    BEC: 79
    FAR: 66, 69, 81
    REG: 74, 84
    January 23, 2017 at 1:59 pm #1446407
    Josh
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    I read out loud often why I'm doing this. This “why” thing is all over the place, but I don't know where it originated. I even have “why” I'm in Legal-shield (MLM, formerly Pre-Paid Legal). Small group. Family. And exercise often with my dog. My wife shows me pictures of our daughter. Seeing those 2 is inspiration.

    AUD - 75
    BEC - 78
    FAR - 76
    REG - 80
    Josh
    “Focus on the future for 50%, on the present for 40%, and on the past for 10%." - Maasaki Hatsumi
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