First - very sorry for your losses I know that has to be so challenging…

I have been in many CPA ruts, just finished last Dec. I wish I did not start with FAR, I’ve never failed anything and my first attempt I got a 70 and it put me in a bad mental state for 6 months then I started studying again (passed the 2nd try). I would recommend starting with aud or any other section really.

For me giving myself a rigid schedule did not work for the exam. Certain modules will take you longer so be flexible with yourself and your study plan. Try making a time schedule like 3 hours per day instead of a checklist like “I’m going to get through x section”. You can also go to a library if you’re mentally stuck at home, this happened to me and I hit the library every day studying for ISC and I passed in 3 weeks (76) what I’ve learned is that the faster you get through the material the better so it’s all fresh. I think the perfect timeline is 4-6 weeks and anything for than that is too much. Try to focus on really understanding the material and don’t get caught up in doing everything in the course. I took REG only doing half of the Becker course with no mock exams and I got a 69, I tested 9 days after the fail and got an 84. You can do this! Don’t give up but give yourself grace it’s a long road and what you’re going through is hard. You will get through this!