I am thrilled to report the good news. I studied my ass off for that test and feel very validated that it paid off. You could argue that I over studied by 22 points, but that is just my style. I call it insurance.
Considering the difficulty of the CPA exam, I am obviously on “cloud 9″ over having done this well. The pace is set and I am well underway now to wrapping this CPA cycle up and moving onto the next game.
I am currently just about half way through preparations for the FAR section of the exam and am planning to sit for that section on October 5th. I’ve got my work cut out for me between now and then. No rest for the weary. Obviously, the goal will be to pull of a repeat performance. However, anything above a 75 (minimum passing score) will find me smiling.
My wife deserves some kudos for this accomplishment as well. We work as a team. Her income and stability is what is allowing me the ability to pull this off. If I would have had to work full time while studying for this exam (many people do this), the grade likely would have been different. However, being able to wake up every morning well rested and study for this thing full time, take lots of breaks, etc has allowed me to maximize my preparation. I will take the credit for actually doing the deed that needed to be done, but she deserves her share.
WE scored a 97 and have three more beasts to tackle (and one more accounting class) before the fat lady sings and I can label myself Bryan Risley, CPA.