Summary: CPA Exam Study Motivation with August 2017 CPA Exam Score Release - CPA Reviewed #79<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Holi - I am a recent college graduate going to work for a <a href="https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/forum/accounting-careers-amp-designations/big-4-accounting-careers/">Big Four Accounting</a> Firm in the fall. Because I have some time before then, I budgeted four months to take all four sections of the CPA. I started with the beast, and I studied for FAR. I really put in the time and took the exam last week. But I cannot shake the feeling that I failed and it's weighing heavily on me. <br> <br> Because of the new exam format and changes, however, my score is being held for 10 weeks -- until mid-August. By then, I would have hopefully taken all four sections without knowing any of my scores. This is a terrible feeling because I am starting to become unmotivated without knowing if I am tracking score wise. And worse case I fail, I would have to restudy old material instead of it being fresh in my mind.<br> <br> How do I stay motivated not knowing any scores? Should I take FAR again before I get my CPA Exam score back in Aug just because I think I failed -- and while it's still fresh in my mind? (What about the financial burden?)<br> <br> <br> Ed - I graduated college in 2006, took the summer off and then started studying. I took all 4 parts and failed. <br> <br> Then I took auditing and FAR and passed. I could not pass BEC and Reg before losing credit. Two years had gone by and I gave up. Now I am looking to get back into the studying and passing the exam. For the four sections of the test, what order should I take them?<br> <br> <br> Priscilla - I am currently studying for REG using Roger CPA Review and I am a divorced/single mother with a 5yr old Princess. However, I am currently NOT working so I can completely focus on my CPA Exam. I am sitting for REG on May 30th, 2017 and I am currently on Section 5 Estates, Trusts & Gift Taxes out of 21 Sections. <br> <br> How should I tackle the rest of my studying? I am nervous and believe it's way too much material to cover by May 30th, should I reschedule REG for July 2017? <br> <br> (I graduated with my Accounting degree in 2008 and will be doing my <a href="https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/forum/accounting-careers-amp-designations/mba-macc/">MAcc</a> once I am done studying for my CPA Exam).<br> <br> <br> Hany - I have a question for AUD. When an external auditor use the work of internal auditor. To whom does an internal auditor should report ?<br> <br> <br> <br> Frank - Probably I'm not your typical CPA exam candidate. I'm in my late 30s I have a senior corporate finance position and have been a finance director in several countries. I have decided to take the CPA and in the past 4 months, I was able to pass AUD and BEC.<br> <br> Currently, my time is flexible and sometimes I can study during the day. <br> <br> I have been offered a senior position as a regional FD for an international market.<br> <br> Likely this opportunity will disrupt my studies.<br> <br> What would be your advice, take the new role or pass the 2 exams and then see what happens job wise? My AUD credit will expire in August 2018.<br> <br> <br> Daniel - I have 14 days to study for audit, unfortunately, kept delaying the exam due to work (internship), I am now free from work. Is it double to finish audit in 14, I have bought the <a href="https://www.another71.com/shop/ninja-notes-far/">ninja notes</a> and was wondering if I should even watch the Becker videos or just do ninja notes and Becker MCQ.<br> <br> <br> <br> Tracy - I am scheduled to take Reg on July 3rd, all CPA reviews say that first have of year tax is from 2016 info and second half is for 2017 year. So here I am thinking I am going to have to restudy in 3 days these c...
