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May 27, 2015 at 11:52 am #194315

kyle.brown
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I need to increase FAR by 15 points, i have 2 questions. One is 7 weeks enough time for a re-take once i finish AUD July 11th. Two which would be a better review book CPAExcel or should i try my Ninja Book i got late into my studying?

FAR - Passed 4/2016
AUD - Passed 11/2015
REG - ?
BEC - 05/28/2016

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May 27, 2015 at 12:16 pm #667883

Missy
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How long did you study for this attempt? If you studied 5-6 weeks and got a 60, then yes 7 weeks may be enough time for a retake. If you studied 7 weeks or more already you'd either need to increase the hours per week or switch up your technique.

Please don't be fooled, you do not need 15 points. You need 75. Treat this as your first time, not a retake.

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May 27, 2015 at 12:34 pm #667884

kyle.brown
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Well i did not have the best studying habit at all… i took i would say 3 months to read the material and then i did questions for about a month or 2 only really working on it one day a week until the very end. I know now that it was horrible on my end. For AUD i was able to knock the material out in 3 weeks and also have started reviewing questions. I am just wondering if ifs possible to get through the material if i put in about 15-20 hours a week and still have time to get through all the Ninja MCQ.

FAR - Passed 4/2016
AUD - Passed 11/2015
REG - ?
BEC - 05/28/2016

May 27, 2015 at 12:35 pm #667885

golfball7773
Participant

When does your AUD NTS expire?

AUD - NINJA in Training
BEC - 86
FAR - NINJA in Training
REG - NINJA in Training

AUD - 71, 73

BEC - 74, 86

REG - 77*

FAR - 57

*expired

(I have been trying to become a CPA since 2013). only one test down.......

FAR: 63, 55, 62
REG: 65, 77*
AUD: Fail, 64, 71
BEC: 72, 74, 81

*expired

May 27, 2015 at 12:44 pm #667886

kyle.brown
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I have not applied for it here was my thinking… I took FAR April 25th and had to wait a whole month. I didnt want to waste a months time so i started AUD, i was planning on taking AUD first week of July followed my FAR at the end of August so i would get 2 exams in the testing window.

FAR - Passed 4/2016
AUD - Passed 11/2015
REG - ?
BEC - 05/28/2016

May 27, 2015 at 1:10 pm #667887

jeff
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1) Do this (video): https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-study-plan/

2) Do it for 7-8 weeks max

Use your NINJA Book/MCQ 🙂

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 76
REG - 92

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS)
NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE | Another71

May 27, 2015 at 1:13 pm #667888

Zuly
Participant

I took 8 weeks for my FAR re-take and I believe that gave me the time that I needed to pass. I started from the very beginning watching videos, taking notes, etc. I'm more of an audio-visual learner so reading the material didn't do much for me, except to skim through. If I had to recommend one just go with NINJA since the MCQs are integrated into the book so you can apply what you read immediately. Don't forget to take as many notes as possible, do flashcards and learn the J/Es and apply them to the MCQs even to the ones that don't require one. Also NINJA MCQs all the way for FAR! Good luck!

Oh, and move on with AUD since you're already through the material. Then go back to FAR as soon as possible. That's my recommendation. 🙂

FAR - (11/01/14) 71 (02/07/15) 79
AUD - (04/30/15) 86
BEC - (07/21/15) 73 (10/01/15) 75
REG - (11/30/15) 55 (05/19/16) 74

May 27, 2015 at 2:10 pm #667889

kyle.brown
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Thanks for the advice and Jeff the only thing i will be missing is the Blitz so i hope you do the challenge again so we can get some free months of Ninja Blitz!!

FAR - Passed 4/2016
AUD - Passed 11/2015
REG - ?
BEC - 05/28/2016

May 27, 2015 at 4:17 pm #667890

kyle.brown
Participant

Wondering if any others have any advice?

FAR - Passed 4/2016
AUD - Passed 11/2015
REG - ?
BEC - 05/28/2016

May 27, 2015 at 4:21 pm #667891

golfball7773
Participant

I am struggling with how to advise in this situation for 1 reason.

Since you basically didn't study over the course of 3 months, which means you probably didn't have a grasp of the topics for FAR. Normally, the community would suggest that even though you are studying AUD, you would want to keep retaking FAR until you pass.

Of course, if your NTS expires soon etc for the other exam then that would be a caveat. Have you been studying for AUD the same way you studied for FAR or have you been more focused and putting the required time in?

AUD - NINJA in Training
BEC - 86
FAR - NINJA in Training
REG - NINJA in Training

AUD - 71, 73

BEC - 74, 86

REG - 77*

FAR - 57

*expired

(I have been trying to become a CPA since 2013). only one test down.......

FAR: 63, 55, 62
REG: 65, 77*
AUD: Fail, 64, 71
BEC: 72, 74, 81

*expired

May 27, 2015 at 4:24 pm #667892

kyle.brown
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I am been much more focused with AUD i was able to get through the material in 3 weeks by studying 2 sometimes 3 hours a day. I also have Ninja Notes which i plan to utilize unlike what i did for FAR. I only skimmed through the Ninja Notes and didnt really take my own notes. I also am really trying to get to the review phase of the MCQ. Basically i am doing a complete 180 and studying how i should have from the get go. The trouble with FAR i think is it has been so long since i read the material i would have to read it all again, which is why i asked about the Ninja Book.

FAR - Passed 4/2016
AUD - Passed 11/2015
REG - ?
BEC - 05/28/2016

May 27, 2015 at 4:26 pm #667893

golfball7773
Participant

What is your learning style?

AUD - NINJA in Training
BEC - 86
FAR - NINJA in Training
REG - NINJA in Training

AUD - 71, 73

BEC - 74, 86

REG - 77*

FAR - 57

*expired

(I have been trying to become a CPA since 2013). only one test down.......

FAR: 63, 55, 62
REG: 65, 77*
AUD: Fail, 64, 71
BEC: 72, 74, 81

*expired

May 27, 2015 at 4:32 pm #667894

kyle.brown
Participant

Well i thought it was by reading the material…. All through school thats how i studied. I know its my fault for not studying as much as i could have.

FAR - Passed 4/2016
AUD - Passed 11/2015
REG - ?
BEC - 05/28/2016

May 27, 2015 at 4:36 pm #667895

golfball7773
Participant

https://homeworktips.about.com/od/homeworkhelp/a/learningstyle.htm

Take a look at this article – most people are combo

I am highly hands-on so reading the book or watching videos tends to make me day dream. I need to be researching and answering a question to learn the best .

AUD - NINJA in Training
BEC - 86
FAR - NINJA in Training
REG - NINJA in Training

AUD - 71, 73

BEC - 74, 86

REG - 77*

FAR - 57

*expired

(I have been trying to become a CPA since 2013). only one test down.......

FAR: 63, 55, 62
REG: 65, 77*
AUD: Fail, 64, 71
BEC: 72, 74, 81

*expired

May 27, 2015 at 5:00 pm #667896

kyle.brown
Participant

Bad thing is i think i am a mix of those haha…. The crappy thing i found about CPAExcel is the lack of structure which is where my problem lies. I like structure and having a set schedule.

FAR - Passed 4/2016
AUD - Passed 11/2015
REG - ?
BEC - 05/28/2016

May 27, 2015 at 5:08 pm #667897

kyle.brown
Participant

so golfball what is your suggestion for me now that you know a little bit more.

FAR - Passed 4/2016
AUD - Passed 11/2015
REG - ?
BEC - 05/28/2016
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