I lost my motivation…

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  • #1645997
    Parthamis
    Participant

    The title kind of says it all. I am scheduled to retake AUD on 10/31 but I cannot seem to force myself to do the work… I am far behind. Chances are I will have to Reschedule this test to a later date, like early December.

    Has this happened to many others? I PASSED all the other sections. I failed AUD in Q2 with a 73… But now I am so burnt I cannot do anything I feel like. Someone please help. I have made some theories as to why this is happening.

    1. I scored a 73, and am subconsciously overconfident.
    2. The possibility to just push the test forward is there.
    3. I might actually just be exhausted.
    4. My mom hurdling insults at me calling me worthless, stupid, and telling me my Master’s gives me no value are finally getting to me.
    5. I have lost hope.
    6. etc, other misc stuff.

    As of right now, my plan is to finish Becker’s A3-A4 by the 18-19th this month since I feel those were my weakest chapters.. then go back into the full on review using Progress Tests, and Final Review material. I am giving myself until the 23rd to get my S**t together, otherwise I might have to push the test forward for $35, whereas after the 23rd it will be much more expensive.

    Parthamis Prime

    AUD - 73, 75... and done.

    FAR - 80 (UNBELIEVABLE)

    BEC - 78

    REG - 81

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  • #1646000
    Ana
    Participant

    In the same boat. Passed all, got three 73's on FAR and now lost BEC. I'm going through the motions but not all in. I'm heartbroken to say the least.

    BEC - 78
    AUD - 75
    REG - 64, 77
    FAR - 73, 73, 73, 82
    Ethics: 74, 84, 98
    Finally done after 23 months.
    #1646008
    Wannafree
    Participant

    @Parthamis same here , finished all except FAR ,failed 3 times.For AUD if you are getting 73 ,just do two things ,first ,do Ninja MCQ and read the answer carefully.Second ,read standards AT 301,AT 501,ARC 80 ,ARC 120 thoroughly.I bet you will cross 75.Focus on Audit review and attestation standards.
    When you read the answer in Ninja for MCQ , pay attention to references given in answer.I wish I can share my Audit standards notes with you but admin would't allow it.Try creating your own notes for above mentioned standards.You can download the referenced standards by googling.

    WannaB
    #1646012
    jenpen
    Participant

    If it's a retake and you've already done the work once, I would suggest just hammering a million MCQs between now and the end of the month. I've pretty much stopped reading or watching videos and rely on the test banks. Once I have a clearer idea of my weak areas, I'll watch videos or read up on those topics, but that's about it. Oh, and can't forget Ninja audio in the car to hopefully help on some topics.

    I took AUD 5 times and never scored anything higher than a 69 on my attempt last fall. I took the spring off and hit it again this summer. I came back with two passing scores in the last window which has thankfully given me motivation to keep it up and hopefully get this done. Just keep pushing on!

    AUD - 85
    BEC - 84
    FAR - 82
    REG - 78
    Ethics - 95
    Licensed in IL & MO

    AUD - 56 - 68 - 61 - 9/8/16
    REG - 75
    FAR - 7/15/16
    BEC - TBD

    Wiley CPAexcel and NINJA 10 Point Combo

    #1646024
    Parthamis
    Participant

    @ana, even though I have not lost a part, I feel your pain. I know so many other people who lost parts, and eventually went on to pass.

    @Wannafree I will look into those standards.



    @Jennifer
    : That sounds like a good idea. Although I do feel as though I rushed through A4 during the initial test, I am redoing that chapter. And it's unfortunate that I cannot afford to get Ninja materials anymore, especially with the new bundles. I'll probably contact Customer Service to get a deal on the MCQs later. I did buy something for the other parts. Good luck to you, you'll definitely get it done.

    Parthamis Prime

    AUD - 73, 75... and done.

    FAR - 80 (UNBELIEVABLE)

    BEC - 78

    REG - 81

    #1646030
    Wannafree
    Participant

    Jeff mentioned today that renewal is still $47.

    WannaB
    #1646042
    jenpen
    Participant

    Like @WannaFree said, if you previously purchased Ninja materials you can still get the test bank for the previously listed $47 renewal. Just go the customer support page and shoot them a message for the info.

    AUD - 85
    BEC - 84
    FAR - 82
    REG - 78
    Ethics - 95
    Licensed in IL & MO

    AUD - 56 - 68 - 61 - 9/8/16
    REG - 75
    FAR - 7/15/16
    BEC - TBD

    Wiley CPAexcel and NINJA 10 Point Combo

    #1646045
    hasy
    Participant

    For AUD alone, I pushed it TWICE bc I kept saying I wasn't ready. Yup, I coughed up that $70 that I WILL never get again. Look, a 73 ain't bad. But you need to study for it like as if it was first. Make you comb every detail.

    AUD - 83
    BEC - 80
    FAR - 83
    REG - 78
    BEC - 80 (Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB)

    FAR - 72; 83 (Roger + NINJA MCQ)

    AUD - 83 (Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB)

    REG - 52; 78 (Roger + NINJA MCQ)

    Ethics - 68, 96 (how I dislike you)
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    This forum is more addictive than drugs. Still returning after licensure.

    Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved - Helen Keller

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    BEC 80 (10/23/15)
    FAR 72 (4/2/15); 83 (7/11/16)
    REG 52 (4/28/15)
    AUD (9/9/16)

    Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB

    #1646068
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I’ve lost my motivation too and am fricking exhausted. Depression suck too. But, I pick myself up off the canvas and live to fight another day. I can and will pass REG this time and be DONE – hopefully.

    Goodluck everyone and know you are not alone. This exam has taken its toll on me too!

    Don’t give up!!!!

    #1646083
    Bourne
    Participant

    Put on some Thomas Rhett and GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME

    AUD- 82
    REG- 86
    FAR- 86
    BEC- 88
    #1646338
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    It's the last one-muster all the motivation you ever had to pass this thing! You can do it!

    #1646539
    Ana
    Participant

    I'm so desperate I actually put Thomas Rhett on. Hoping this works.

    BEC - 78
    AUD - 75
    REG - 64, 77
    FAR - 73, 73, 73, 82
    Ethics: 74, 84, 98
    Finally done after 23 months.
    #1646540
    Bourne
    Participant

    That is not desperation Ana. That is pure genius. Good luck to you.

    AUD- 82
    REG- 86
    FAR- 86
    BEC- 88
    #1646558
    Cjsr
    Participant

    I was in the same situation with FAR. I considered just stopping. What got me to come back was thinking how many people on A71 would love to be in my position, and would think I was nuts to consider quitting. I took about 4 months off studying. When I got back into it, I scheduled my retest 5 weeks out, then after 3 weeks I did extend another 5 weeks and it was exactly what I needed.

    BEC Jan 2016 83 Becker FastPass
    REG Jan 2016 83
    AUD May 2016 92
    FAR Jul 2016 74
    FAR Mar 2017. 91 Becker book + NINJA 10-point combo

    BEC. 83. 9 Jan 2016
    REG. 83. 30 Jan 2016
    AUD. 92. 27 May 2016

    Becker FastPass with in-class videos

    #1646776
    oldercandidate21
    Participant

    Your mom says that stuff to you? Good grief. My wife has a POS mother too. I tell her just because someone is blood, doesn't mean that you have to associate with them. Sounds like you're well accomplished and about to add the title of CPA to that list of accomplishments. Cut her loose and get this thing done. You're almost there.

    Then after being estranged from your mother from some time, try to reconnect later. Hopefully by then she's learned some class.

    FAR 75
    BEC 81
    AUD 71, 84
    REG 69, 71, 83

    FAR - 75 November 2015
    REG - 69 April 2016 (WTH? Test I got isn't what I studied for)
    BEC - 81 June 2016
    AUD - TBD

    #1646785
    CPA_Chik
    Participant

    @Parthamis You can do it! It's your last test, you are at the finish line and there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Just suck it up for a little bit. But after you'll pass you'll get your life back and it will be beautiful and the feeling will be surreal.
    And I'm furious about this: “My mom hurdling insults at me calling me worthless, stupid, and telling me my Master's gives me no value are finally getting to me.” Are you freaking kidding me? Do you live with her? If yes, then MOVE OUT! If not, stop talking to her until you are a CPA! Surround yourself with people who support and understand you. Audit is all about memorizing those damn reports and the wording of it. Just hit MCQs hard and read each answer carefully!

    I got my life back and it's beautiful!!!
    Licensed May 2017

    REG - 75
    FAR - 66; 73; 75
    AUD - 68; 76
    BEC - 79

    REG - 75!!!
    FAR - 66; 73 (FML!!!)
    AUD - 09/16
    BEC - TBD

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