Success Achieved! - Key Lessons from My Journey

Jonathan Baker · 2024-03-25T12:22:13Z

I'm thrilled to announce that I've finally passed my last CPA exam!This journey began back in 2020, with my first successful attempt in early 2021. Here's a rundown of my score history:AUD: 71, 77 (expired), 70, 73, 81FAR: 71, 71, 72, 77REG: 77BEC: 86 (expired), 80 (finally passed!)Along the way, I've picked up some valuable insights that might benefit others:Don't compare your progress to anyone else's. Each journey is unique.Discover your own learning style; what works for others may not work for you.Remember that credit extensions are available (though regulations may vary by state).Avoid scheduling exams right on the cutoff date to ensure timely processing.Sometimes success depends on luck with the test you receive. If you're in the 70 range, consider an immediate retake and focus on areas you're not strong at.If you didn't pass this time, be kind to yourself and keep pushing forward!Feel free to ask any questions you may have—I'm here to help!

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I really enjoy posts like this because they’re so motivating for me and for others going through the CPA journey.

If you don’t mind me asking, which prep course(s) did you use?

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@jason Thanks! I’m glad you found it motivating!

I mainly used Becker. I also used Ninja, I like their audio and MCQ format, but I wouldn’t say it’s 100% necessary. For my last FAR retake, I used I-75 and that really pushed me to pass! I felt their explanations of the concepts were a lot clearer than Becker and Ninja.