OT – Going On 2 Years of My CPA Journey and Still Battling On

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    Anonymous
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    Hi folks. I am back joining Q4 REG study group. I skipped Q3 testing period due to some difficult events that I just went through personally. I lost my beloved Mother in July. I thought I would be able to get back on track, and later simply cram my final review after the funeral. It was extremely hard to keep focused. There was no way I would pass it. I got stuck in the middle of R3 and was unable to absorb things mentally, even when my job allowed me to go on 3-week time off after the funeral.

    Six days before my testing date in 8/31, I decided to cancel and requested the State Board for the extension of my NTS which expires in 9/18. Fortunately, my request was granted.

    I have 2 testing windows left to pass REG and BEC before my AUD expires in 2/28/15. Honestly, I am haunted by this fear of losing AUD without passing these 2 parts in time because lately, I have not been studying enough. I started this review in November, 2012. I am feeling extremely tired of both (1) studying and (2) NOT being able to study with guilt inside me every single day.

    Most of my family and friends believe that I can conquer these tests. It’s inspiring to know that, and at the same time, I feel so pressured to be expected of that much and I am afraid to disappoint myself and my loved ones.

    I really admire all of you here who already passed and are now enjoying the fruit of all your labor.

    I cannot wait to end this journey and end my name with a big (comma) CPA!

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  • #611839
    Anonymous
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    I am sorry about the loss of your mother. I lost my dad when I was studying for Audit. It's tough, but I'm sure she would want you to keep moving forward and not give up. I'm glad that your state board was understanding of your situation and are giving you a little more time. It's good to know there are decent people in charge of handing out licenses.

    Don't worry about disappointing anyone. The only person you could possibly disappoint is yourself and you could only do that by quitting. You can do this! You've beat the beast so I know that you can finish strong. You just need to learn to STAND!

    Study like your life depends on it – The only way to get your life back is to take it back.

    Take contol of your life – Chaos is NEVER controlled

    Accept that you won't know everything – Master the basics and then move to the advanced.

    Never give the bully a free shot – When you sleep late or goof off instead of studying, you are giving the bully a free shot.

    Discipline yourself to the point of obsession – Make a schedule and stick to it!

    Have faith in yourself. That is half the battle. When that faith starts to wane, remember that I have enough faith in you for both of us. I know you can do this. I did it. It took nearly 5 years and damn near killed me, but I did it. I just had to find my feet and learn to STAND first.

    #611840

    Kricket's advice is the best! I just want to add, don't talk to your family about the exams until you finish and don't let them know when you're testing. This will keep the day to day pressure off of you.

    Florida:
    AUD: 73, 81! Thank you Lord!
    BEC: 73, 77! Thank you Lord! and WTB
    REG: 71, 82! Thank you Lord! and A71
    FAR: 72, 78! Thank you God and my Mommy in Heaven!

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    #611841
    Anonymous
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    Thank you so much guys. Tee is right. Kricket's advice is the best! I didn't even notice the mnemonic the first time I read her reply until I revisited this thread 4 days later.

    I like it a lot!

    I am so glad I am back on my feet now, standing strong on a high rock.

    -Psalm 27:5

    -Exodus 33:21

    #611842
    Amay
    Member

    I just found this post Amor! I am so glad that they granted you the extension and that you have chosen to continue on this battle. I know that you will win in the end!! By the way, I third the notion that Kricket's advice is awesome. I had seen her STAND mnemonic on another post and I must say, it is very clever and on point! Pretty much summarized what you gotta do to pass these tests 🙂

    BEC: 73, 81
    AUD: 85
    FAR: 71, 77
    REG: 74, 75...finally DONE! 😀

    *This is my 2nd attempt at the CPA exam. For all of you who have failed this exam many times, given up on it, or taken a break like me, remember that it is still possible to finish what you started...failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently 🙂

    #611843
    Guti
    Participant

    Kricket's advises are always great. She is very down to earth and humble unlike some other people I know that have struggled with this exam yet they think they are the smartest person on this forum.

    Kricket for president!

    FAR-84
    AUD-
    REG-
    BEC-

    #611844
    Anonymous
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    I lost my Dad 4 years ago this month. I thought he was the wisest person on the planet, and I felt completely lost and destroyed without him. Some days I wasn't sure that I could keep going it hurt so bad. I did keep going though, and have had great success. I finished college, we had our second child, bought a house, got a great job and so on. I swear it will get better in time. I don't think the hurt every goes away. It hasn't for me at least; I'm crying while I type this. Let yourself fall apart and cry when you need to, and then put yourself back together, think of a happy memory, and go be successful.

    #611845
    Juliemiddle
    Member

    @amor – I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I was starting my CPA studies when my brother passed away 2 yrs. ago. I went ahead and took FAR, b/c I had paid for it, but I was in shambles. I couldn't concentrate on studying even a little.

    I'm so glad to hear you took some time off…it's necessary. These exams are not more important than your mental health and healing.

    I ended up taking a one-year break after I failed FAR, but I hadn't passed any exams at that point, so there was no pressure of losing credit.

    AUD: 84 - Oct. 2013
    BEC: 83 - Feb. 2014
    REG: 91 - May, 2014
    FAR: 68, 96 - Oct. 2014...DONE

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    #611846
    Anonymous
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    Y'all are all too sweet and I really needed this today! Now everyone go STAND! As for me, I'm trying to learn how to WALK.

    Work like I don't need the money.

    Accept help when it's offered.

    Learn to say No.

    Know when to cut the ties that are holding me back.

    I had to learn to STAND first.

    Good Luck!

    #611847
    M.O.D.
    Member

    Study like your life depends on it

    Discipline yourself to the point of obsession

    @ Kricket

    I like these, thanks.

    BA Mathematics, UC Berkeley
    Certificates in CPA and EA preparation, College of San Mateo
    CMA I 420, II 470
    FAR 91, AUD Feb 2015 (Gleim self-study)

    #611848
    Rocky123
    Member

    @Kricket

    I really like the STAND neumonic. Very inspirational. Thank you.

    The tallest oak in the forest was once just a little nut that held its ground.

    AUD-PASS
    BEC-PASS
    REG-PASS
    FAR-PASS

    Rocky123, CPA

    #611849
    NoraU
    Member

    Kricket, Can you be my personal trainer (for motivation) for FAR?

    BEC 05/12/14 77
    REG 08/25/14 82
    FAR 11/25/14 80
    AUD 02/25/15 72, 05/15/15 98! DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    #611850
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Thank you all guys for your sympathy and the motivation you shared on here.

    I've pushed my testing date back to 10/20, 3rd time to CPA [Change Prometric Appointment] for my REG 1st shot.

    Gosh, another $35 x 3 donation money to Prometric.

    #611851
    NoraU
    Member

    Good luck, Amor! I will check to see you passing grade soon!

    BEC 05/12/14 77
    REG 08/25/14 82
    FAR 11/25/14 80
    AUD 02/25/15 72, 05/15/15 98! DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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