Has anyone ever taken leave to complete the cpa exam? I’m struggling and just feel like I’m drowning with everything tbh. Have failed many times (high 60s) and even had a section expire. Expectations for my work performance are very high and I have neglected studying because of that (my own fault, I know, but unintentional). It’s really starting to weigh heavy on my mind but I don’t wanna quit. How long was your leave, how did you schedule your studying during that, any other advice? Cont…

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As a heads up your state board can extend a deadline for one of your exams that is going to expire by 3 months. It only happens once so u gotta choose ur timing well but if you ask they should be able to give it to you.

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Hmmm I’ll keep it in mind but honestly I hope I don’t have to look into it 😅 thanks for the info!

At this point I just feel exhausted and defeated like I can’t get ahead. Im back to square one. And generally speaking, I have just been struggling since covid flipped all of our lives upside down.

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