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Jeremiah — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:00:18 -0000

Finally! Why should people take advice from someone who clearly doesn't know how to properly prepare himself for the exam? Food for thought.

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Shilpa — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:14:14 -0000

I just came across your blog and its a wonderful read . just wnated ti thank you the work you are doing on sharing your experiences with the CPA exam . I have just begun my journey on the CPA exam . I cleared BEc and have aud to go next on april 27th . ur blog is very helpful to newcomeres like me
Thanks Again

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Anonymous — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:27:00 -0000

In my opinion, the waiting period more tormenting than the exam itself. Insomnia kicked in right after I took my last part, I took FARE on 11/11/08 and didn't get my score until 12/19/08. Those one and a half months were truly a test. Alot was a stake, essentially the house of cards was going to cramble if I didnt pass FARE. BEC had expired 11/12/09 right after sitting FARE on 11/11/09, AUD was scheduled to evaporite on 1/9/09, and REG going up in fumes shortly after. Essentially I was doomed, but with plenty of prayers and support from my wife, I emerged successful. Morale? All out their, say you prayer every morning, study like crazy, and leave the other stuff to God. And kabang, you will emerge victorious. Anynomous scored REG:86 (5/18/08), BEC:80 (7/5/07), AUD:80 (7/12/07), FARE:78 11/11/08.

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another71.com — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:23:00 -0000

What is your next endeavor?

Thanks Mike! My next plan is to become a Dave Ramsey Certified Financial Counselor...that type of stuff is my passion. We're on Baby Step 3-ish.

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Fanuch — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:44:00 -0000

Congratulations! I haven't been to your site in a couple months, this is great to hear. I'll make sure to keep checking back. What is your next endeavor?

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mbushnell — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:44:00 -0000

Dude congrats. I just checked this blog after a long absence, and it was great to see you passed. I know how that 76 feels. I got a 76 on REG, and I was literally dancing in the street next to my mailbox. Get that ethics test over with and you'll be on easy street soon enough.

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another71.com — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:24:00 -0000

Thanks Brandon (and everyone!)

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Brandon — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:11:00 -0000

I know I'm late, but congratulations dude. I knew you could do it!

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Anonymous — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:27:00 -0000

Congratulations!!!!

You are a true example for perseverance pays!!!

This is goalcpa from CPA forum

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Anonymous — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:16:00 -0000

Congratulations! Your blog is great inspiration for those days when I just want to give up! Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you again!!
Also save this blog for you kids too! I'm sure they will have days when they want to give up but because of what you have accomplished and documented, they will have no excuses lol.

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Justin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:25:00 -0000

Congratulations! May God's mercy continue to cover you and your family.

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Adrienne — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:45:00 -0000

Great job and congratulations!

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Anonymous — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:03:00 -0000

Finally got a passing score on FAR after countless tries with Becker. I tried Yaeger's CRAM after reading your site and now I've got that monkey off my back. Congrats on passing to everyone who did, and to those who didn't keep pushing forward because you absolutely CAN do it.

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Tommy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:44:00 -0000

Congrats!!!! =)

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Ninomoi — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:44:00 -0000

Congrats Jeff! I am so happy for you! Pls give the wife and kids mighty kisses and hugs for standing by you these past 3 years! I know it probably was not easy for all of you! You should be proud! Also, you should be proud that you have helped and encouraged a whole bunch of folks (esp the married with kids ones!) including myself! Pls do not stop this blog and keep posting on CPANet.com. Thanks again and all the best with the next phase of your life!!

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another71.com — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:51:00 -0000

Vegas -

There is no rhyme or reason as to why I have my score and you don't. CA doesn't have them because the AICPA is holding them - for whatever tortuous reason.

When I sat for REG in August (late August) in the July/August window, I received my score the same day in September that my co-worker who sat for the same exam on July 3rd. He waited over 10 weeks. Needless to say, he was angry about it.

That same co-worker also sat for FAR in early October...and doesn't have his FAR score either.

Hang in there...I know it's hard to do anything (sleep...eat...work) when you're waiting on those two numbers.

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Anonymous — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:22:00 -0000

Hey 71,
could you please research and try to find any info about when scores for Oct/Nov in CA will be released. Do you realize I took REG a month before you took FAR and you got your score before me. We really need to know why we in CA are not getting our scores.
Thanks
Vegasboy

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Peter — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:27:00 -0000

Ahh I want my Reg score from 10/6! Just took BEC today, hope I'll be fine...only spent two weeks on it.

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Anonymous — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:16:00 -0000

Thanks - I think I feel a little better. I am on my second to last DVD and am not taking the test until Jan 2. I will have plenty of time to review the questions. And I am going to write down time allowed for each section as soon as I sit down to hopefully give me a little more time on the last SIM.

I agree that I do like Yaegar. I felt confident (as much as you can feel confident) when I finished the BEC section that I passed. It is funny I started doing what you went to of writing all my notes on legal pads. However half way through - I switched and started writing my notes directly onto flash cards. For me it is easier to review flash cards at the end the reread all my notes. I can discard the one I know and only spend time on the ones I still can not get into my hard head :). Then the day of the test - I ran through all the cards that I still were having problems with.

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another71.com — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:22:00 -0000

This was your lowest grade and not a lot of room to spare - was this because of the material of not the same prep time.

I think two factors contributed to it being close. One, I ran out of time while studying and was weak on the last section: not for profit accounting. I didn't work any of the assigned questions. I simply ran out of time. I could only glance over my notes. I procrastinated early on almost paid for it. While I watched the not for profit lectures, I didn't work the questions, which are a critical part of the program. Thankfully, it didn't hurt me that bad apparently.

The second contributing factor to me cutting it close was that I only had like 15 minutes or so two work on the 2nd simulation - and most of that was spent on the written communication and the first tab. I left 3 tabs blank - including the research tab. If they graded the 2nd sim (and I bet that they did because the first sim was over a weird topic) - then there you go.

My guess is that I was doing well enough on the MCQs to get me through my terrible 2nd sim.

If you have the Yaeger program - you have the best (and most affordable) on the market. I haven't had one complaint from anyone who took my advice and bought Yaeger. Good luck!

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Anonymous — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:53:00 -0000

congrats - glad you finally made it. I do have a question for you. This was your lowest grade and not a lot of room to spare - was this because of the material of not the same prep time. I am in the process of studying for FAR now. Is there any suggestions you would have for me. I am using Yeagar study course. I took BEC and made an 80

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Anonymous — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:53:00 -0000

Congrats! I passed back in May so I hadn't been checking the blogs or web sites in a while, but something today made me remember your struggles and give you web site a check. I knew you had 1 more to go and I'm glad you got it. Prepare for the incredible amount of extra free time to spend with your wife and kids! It is a truly great feeling to be 'done' and i am glad you have finally acheived this. Take care!

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Evan — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:21:00 -0000

Way to go!!!!!! I have taken FAR and BEC so far this testing window. I will be taking REG tomorrow. I am not quite as worried about REG because I have been in either a Fed Tax practice at the Big 4 or tax practice of a small accounting firm for 4 years. I am hoping for 75's, so I can finally be done. I lost credit in June for both REG and BEC, so I had to start all over. I just want to be done.

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Anonymous — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:11:00 -0000

I just took FAR today. It was really really hard. It had a little bit of everything but the sad thing was that the MCQ were bad. They were worded in a very tricky way, important topics that I studied were either not on the exam or were written in such a way that I could either not figure out was being asked or if I did it took me forever. Any of the easier topics had multiple twists. The simulations were impossible.....I waited until the very end of November to allow myself more study time for FAR but after sitting for the exam today I feel that this extra time may not have helped...

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Anonymous — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:41:00 -0000

Congrats! I just came back from my vacation and checked to see if I passed BEC but I failed. I have taken it many times. I added Yaeger cram to my study and I got a 70. It hurts! I am not sure what to do next. This CPA thing might not be for me. I am still waiting for my REG score. I also used Yaeger Cram for that. If I also didn't pass REG, I do not know if I want to continue this anymore.