The recent podcast that I listened to from another71.com struck me like a ton of bricks. Jeff said: "I wanted to pass but I didn't want to study." This is soooooo true! I would rather spend time with my kids, do the 1001 chores I have around the house or read a good book. Studying for the CPA exam is mundane and BORING!

Hearing him say that made me realize why I have not been able to pass. I went into my last Audit exam (last year) after reading 3 of the 15 books and not practicing…

I was sitting in a production meeting the other morning (boring!) and I found myself wanting to write down Analytical Procedures (the topic I had just studied that morning). I had to refrain from writing on my notepad that analytical procedures are required during planning to understand the client entity, not required as a substantive test and required during the overall review for something or other regarding the financial statements... I couldn't bring that up from my short term memory...…

I am counting down the days to my exam! EEEEKKKKK! I feel like it is so overwhelming to try and complete all of the lectures and practice, practice, practice the MCQs! I plan to study longer hours on the weekends leading up to the exam. Hopefully this time I can pass it!

Wish me luck!

I am currently studying for AUD again. I plan to take the exam on May 20^th. (Edit: rescheduled for August 24th) I have paid for my notice to schedule and I will need to pay my fee once that comes and schedule the exam. I will also need to request time off work!

I had stopped studying for the exam after the end of November when I got a 68 on BEC. My only weakness in taking these exams is time. I do not have difficulty with any of the material (unless you count deferred…