200 MCQ questions today, but I still don't feel it was productive

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  • May 28, 2016 at 2:38 am #202335
    Excel14
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    Did 200 today for FAR, and my average was awful (60%). Not remembering this crap, and feeling like I’m merely going through the motions. Test on 06/10, and feeling pretty lousy. There isn’t time for note taking or reading chapters/watching videos, so what do I do besides spit out MCQs? Man, this sucks!

    What do they call an accounting person, who only managed a 75 on all four parts of the CPA exam....you got it, CPA!!!

    BEC (2/28/16) ----- 78
    FAR (09/10/16)-----
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    CIA, CGAP, CFE

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  • May 28, 2016 at 2:50 am #779105
    Excel14
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    Bump

    What do they call an accounting person, who only managed a 75 on all four parts of the CPA exam....you got it, CPA!!!

    BEC (2/28/16) ----- 78
    FAR (09/10/16)-----
    AUD
    REG

    CIA, CGAP, CFE

    May 28, 2016 at 2:50 am #779106
    thebigguy1992
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    I am in the same boat. I'm trending at 60%. just keep doing them over and over, you will eventually just keep picking up small notes on questions and will consistently improve if you just keep at it everyday from now until the test.

    BEC - 79
    FAR - 62,73,76
    AUD - 70, 88
    REG - 83
    May 28, 2016 at 2:50 am #779107
    thebigguy1992
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    Also, you don't have to bump your post 12 minutes after posting it. that is ridiculous.

    BEC - 79
    FAR - 62,73,76
    AUD - 70, 88
    REG - 83
    May 28, 2016 at 2:51 am #779108
    Excel14
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    Thanks for your advice. The critique I could do without, but the advice is appreciated.

    What do they call an accounting person, who only managed a 75 on all four parts of the CPA exam....you got it, CPA!!!

    BEC (2/28/16) ----- 78
    FAR (09/10/16)-----
    AUD
    REG

    CIA, CGAP, CFE

    May 28, 2016 at 3:03 am #779109
    Anonymous
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    In addition to the MCQs, I would suggest skimming through chapters of the text you are having more trouble with… it could help you to better apply some of the material to the MCQs and boost your score

    May 28, 2016 at 3:04 am #779110
    Anonymous
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    Time to go to bed, Grandpa. Haha

    May 28, 2016 at 3:09 am #779111
    Excel14
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    @ELev63,

    What if you feel like all of the areas are problem areas? Feel like I have forgotten it all.

    What do they call an accounting person, who only managed a 75 on all four parts of the CPA exam....you got it, CPA!!!

    BEC (2/28/16) ----- 78
    FAR (09/10/16)-----
    AUD
    REG

    CIA, CGAP, CFE

    May 28, 2016 at 3:14 am #779112
    RE2PECT
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    I would mix in some sims if you haven't done so already. Some people are against practicing sims and think you'll learn most from pounding mcq's, but you should at least get a feel for how they're formatted. Take the AICPA practice exam so there's no surprises come exam day.

    "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

    Roger & Ninja

    FAR: 75
    AUD: 73, 81
    BEC: 71, 73, 82
    REG: 68, 82

    FAR: 75 Roger & Ninja (notes/flashcards/audio/MCQ)
    AUD: 73, 81
    BEC: 71, retake 8/29
    REG:

    May 28, 2016 at 3:21 am #779113
    Excel14
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    @Re2PECT,

    Took the AICPA sample test last night. Have been doing SIMs throughout my study units, and was originally taking 2 chapters per day and doing MCQ and each chapter's SIMs. Did that for 2 days and realized, I'd never get through it at that pace. I got 2 chapters of SIMs done on this review go round. Maybe hit the most widely tested areas for more SIM practice? For some reason, I just feel like I'm spitting out MCQs, even though I'm pausing to try and understand why I get a question wrong. Difficult to know what to do.

    What do they call an accounting person, who only managed a 75 on all four parts of the CPA exam....you got it, CPA!!!

    BEC (2/28/16) ----- 78
    FAR (09/10/16)-----
    AUD
    REG

    CIA, CGAP, CFE

    May 28, 2016 at 3:21 am #779114
    Anonymous
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    Im taking FAR on June 7th…. I went through the Becker text & all the lectures, MCQs and SIMS once and now I'm doing my review… As I was working on the later chapters (F8, F9, F10) I felt like I had forgotten a lot of the details & minutia in the earlier chapters. Once I started my review I found that the material was a lot easier to grasp a second time through, even after having largely forgotten it. I've been able to complete about a chapter per day in my review. As you do a chapter, maybe go back and keep doing MCQs and SIMS from previous chapters so it stays fresh in your head…

    May 28, 2016 at 3:40 am #779115
    Spartans92
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    FAR is definitely a tough section. Not sure which software you using but the real exam was nothing as comprehensive or in-depth as becker. Now the SIMS were brutal!!! I believe that reading the book may help though it may seem like wasting time but I find the textbook to be helpful especially doing some of the examples they provide. Good Luck!

    BEC - 76
    REG- 67, 85
    AUD-63, 74, 80!!
    FAR-65, 62, 57, 79

    3 down 1 more to go. BEC is on the Line 🙁

    BEC- PASS

    May 28, 2016 at 4:01 am #779116
    RE2PECT
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    @Excel14- Just keep at it and it will start to stick. I felt the same as you a couple weeks out from FAR and little by little it started to come together. One thing I will say is don't waste too much time trying to master something you're having trouble with. There were so called heavily tested areas that were barely touched for my exam. If you're having trouble with something, just try and know the basics and keep moving. I would try and have a good handle on Gov/NFP if there was one topic I had to know back and forth. Also make sure you know your journal entries for bonds and S/E.

    I'm taking BEC on 6/10 and it's almost as bad as studying for FAR. I see you passed and any advice you could give would be appreciated.

    "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

    Roger & Ninja

    FAR: 75
    AUD: 73, 81
    BEC: 71, 73, 82
    REG: 68, 82

    FAR: 75 Roger & Ninja (notes/flashcards/audio/MCQ)
    AUD: 73, 81
    BEC: 71, retake 8/29
    REG:

    May 28, 2016 at 4:06 am #779117
    KJ
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    Well, I take FAR tomorrow (or actually today at 1300 hours). I feel very demotivated. I did Ninja MCQ's this whole week but still don't feel ready. MCQ score ranging from 60-80% so not sure what to think. No point of doing anything anymore for me at this point and just take the test. Of course wants to pass the first try but Pass or fail I am not quitting. I will share my experience soon. Goodnight, God bless America!!

    AUD - NINJA in Training
    BEC - NINJA in Training
    FAR - NINJA in Training
    REG - NINJA in Training
    "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler" - Albert Einstein

    FAR - August 2016
    AUD - September 2016
    REG - October 2016
    BEC - November 2016

    Remember: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

    May 28, 2016 at 4:44 am #779118
    Excel14
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    @Spartan,

    I'm using Gleim. I sure hope I don't get a really in depth calculation type exam. Seems like remembering the concept is rough enough. I know it was never supposed to be easy, but come on! Lol

    What do they call an accounting person, who only managed a 75 on all four parts of the CPA exam....you got it, CPA!!!

    BEC (2/28/16) ----- 78
    FAR (09/10/16)-----
    AUD
    REG

    CIA, CGAP, CFE

    May 28, 2016 at 5:03 am #779119
    Duskfall
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    I take my test on June 8th, seriously thinking about delaying it a month LOL. FAR is brutal

    • FAR - 81 - JUN 7th, 2016
    • BEC - 85 - AUG 23rd, 2016
    • AUD- 80 - OCT 5th, 2016
    • REG- 77 - DEC 2nd, 2016

     

    FAR - 07/07/2016 - 81
    BEC - 08/23/2016
    AUD - 10/05/2016
    REG - 11/23/2016

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