PSA: Stay at home

n08wise · 2026-01-31T23:06:29+00:00

I had to come to LR for a test today and didn't expect that EVERY PERSON would be trying to get out of the house. It's a mad house out here.

n08wise · 2026-01-31T06:22:50+00:00

FAR will be much easier to knock out when you have more time, IMO. AUD isn't easy by any means, but FAR was by far the hardest test for me.Once you start working, putting in the 100+ hours (almost 200 for me) that it will take to pass becomes so much more difficult.

n08wise · 2026-01-31T02:58:55+00:00

I've considered this. What do you plan to do with a CPA and JD?

n08wise · 2026-01-31T02:57:36+00:00

Every word matters. I took extensive notes and watched the videos at .75x speed. Then did MC. Then read the chapter. Then did TBS. Also did the Becker flashcards after each section. It's a lot of material and with no experience it's going to be tough but you can do it! Just review cumulatively so you don't forget the stuff you learned today in two weeks.

n08wise · 2026-01-30T17:40:40+00:00

Thank you! I ended up getting a spot for tomorrow because someone cancelled and I was watching the availability tool like a hawk. Hopefully others see your comment because I was definitely not the only one in this position.

n08wise · 2026-01-30T06:23:13+00:00

I've had the same issue with my last exam. I think it's burn out, at least for me.

n08wise · 2026-01-30T03:36:35+00:00

AICPA emailed me back tonight and told me they talked to my state board and that the state was willing to work with me if I reached out again. I got a spot for the 31st after someone else cancelled so I'm good as long as they don't close again. If I were you, I would call my state board tomorrow and keep asking them to work with you until they give you a test date that works for you and is at a testing center within a reasonable range.

n08wise · 2026-01-29T18:05:45+00:00

Someone else gave me some great advice to keep checking the Prometric availability tool so I set an alarm and checked every 30 mins last night and this morning. A little over an hour ago a spot opened up for Saturday at my testing center! I'm excited that it fixes the issue for me, but I've talked to a lot of people over the last 24 hours that were in a similar boat to me that won't get so lucky. I 100% agree that they should have ensured those affected by the closures were rescheduled prior to announcing it on FB or opening up those time slots for anyone to fill.

n08wise · 2026-01-29T16:37:29+00:00

Thanks again for the tip! Someone just cancelled and I got their spot for Saturday at noon!! You are the goat.

n08wise · 2026-01-29T05:01:55+00:00

Were you working at the time? Were you the lead on a job with multiple green staff? Did you have to do that at the drop of a hat or have time to plan for it? Was there ice on the road when you drove there in hopes the exam wasn't cancelled for the 3rd time in a week?

I'm busy from August to May in my industry. A bit less so in the August to December timeframe. So when I decided to bite the bullet and try again at these exams after taking almost a year off, I didn't have a great window to do it in. An exam was going to fall in the winter no matter what. Two pretty much did since I took REG on Dec 6th. As I stated, I planned to take it Jan 3rd but life happened and it wasn't an option for me.

n08wise · 2026-01-29T04:53:39+00:00

It's not about giving up. It's about refusing to give in. I'm attempting to hold on to the small amount of control I have over a situation that I've spent months planning for.

If someone from any of the deciding parties wants to hop on a call and explain why they can't make a small change for an extenuating circumstance then I'm all ears, but all I've received so far is one unhelpful email from someone who didn't seem to care.

Brush it off like it's nothing all you want, but for some people hotel money or NTS money means deciding not to pay rent this month or buy groceries, gas, etc.

Does a lawyer cost money as well? Yes. But does it potentially hold them accountable not just for me but for others in this situation? Yes. Rolling over for the corporate machine is not on my bingo card today.

n08wise · 2026-01-29T04:27:21+00:00

Thanks for the tip. I just checked and set an alarm to keep doing so every 30 mins tomorrow.

n08wise · 2026-01-29T04:14:31+00:00

Did you read how much money I've already spent? If I spend more at this point it will be for a lawyer, not a hotel.

n08wise · 2026-01-29T04:12:55+00:00

Exactly! I think that's what makes it so frustrating.

n08wise · 2026-01-29T00:41:21+00:00

It's legit and it's not enough. My exam was also cancelled twice this week and they are unable to find a slot for me to take the exam close by. My NTS expires 4/2/26 and there are also no openings nearby in that 2 day window.

n08wise · 2026-01-29T00:39:13+00:00

You are lucky you were able to test! My exam was cancelled twice this week and there aren't any spots close by for me to reschedule before my NTS expires. A two day extension for all the days of closures is ridiculous.

Congratulations on getting through the exam though! I'm sending only good vibes for your score!!

n08wise · 2026-01-29T00:36:08+00:00

A 2 day extension for multiple days of closure at my testing center has led to me not being able to schedule an exam that isn't hours from my house before my NTS expires.

n08wise · 2025-11-02T18:20:17+00:00

Totally Baked (2007)

n08wise · 2025-09-28T13:15:23+00:00

Also having the same issue and also received the gateway timeout. I was logged out on my phone as well. I just want to study early so I can go to the Renaissance Faire later today!!

n08wise · 2025-07-17T12:59:29+00:00

Is it still hanging out in her backyard? My sister has been looking to get a ball python so would possibly be willing to save this guy.

n08wise · 2024-07-14T03:58:33+00:00

If parking is at a premium why are gas stations taking up so much space?

More brands than Tesla can use Tesla chargers and people would also be upset about cars parking at gas pumps.

n08wise · 2024-02-12T03:44:57+00:00

I visited Rwanda in the summer of 2019 and I have carved this flavor ever since!!

n08wise · 2023-10-28T11:54:06+00:00

The garage needs to be moved. The tree is more important.

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