u/alexolmo67

Hi everyone, first time posting here so bear with me.

I’m owed a little over $2,600 from a former coworker/friend who I lent money to over the course of about a year and a half. We stayed in contact after I left that job and he kept promising to pay me back, but the last few days he’s been ignoring my texts and calls completely.

I know lending that much money was dumb in hindsight. He did make a few payments early on totaling a couple hundred dollars, and I also have multiple text messages from him acknowledging the debt and promising to repay me. I don’t have anything officially signed though.

I have his full name, phone number, and current employer, but I don’t know his address. One thing I’m worried about is that he’s not the most financially fit person and works a lower-paying retail job, so I’m not sure how much that affects my chances of actually collecting the money even if I won.

I’m mainly trying to understand how small claims court works in Louisiana, what my first steps should be, and realistically how likely it is I’d actually collect the money even if I won.

Sorry if this was too long. Just looking for advice from people familiar with the process. Thanks.

Hey everyone,

As the title says I failed my first ever attempt at any CPA exam section, FAR, with a 62. My score report placed me at "weaker" among all content areas as well as for both MCQ and TBS. I felt pretty good with MCQ but horrible with TBS.

I didn't study nearly well enough for the first attempt. I studied for a long time on paper (3.5 months) but 50% of the time it was honestly just me getting distracted/lazy/bored/depressed lol. I locked in the final 2 weeks and especially the last few days leading up to the exam hoping for a miracle but I knew it wouldn't be enough.

Obviously going to change all that with this second attempt. Starting tomorrow after work I'm going to start studying 3-5 hours on weekdays and more on weekends, mostly just attempting MCQs and TBSs and closely reading explanations. Is doing this for roughly 4.5 weeks (I take the second attempt June 9th before a week long family vacation the week after) enough to go from a 62 to a 75? Any other advice for someone like me? I want honest opinions.

For reference I'm 23, graduated college May 2025, and have worked my full time government accounting job for 6 months now (only accounting work experience I have).

Thanks!