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November 25, 2015 at 1:35 am #198536

JoshWV
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This is the third time that I have taken audit. I went from a 54 the first take to a 71 the second take and I found out last night that I scored a 74. I really thought I did well this third time around. First set of multiple choice medium, then hard and then hard again. I found 3 of the 4 sims in the authoritative literature and I am pretty sure I got the research right. The other 3 I felt good about them as well. I still have not received my breakdown by section yet. Any advice on where to go from here? Should I move on or shoot for it again for the fourth time. So frustrated.

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November 25, 2015 at 2:09 am #744957

mystical guy
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@JoshWV

You ought to celebrate because your scores are rising. You probably need to change something in your study techniques and planning. Usual suspects when it comes to AUD:

1. Are you doing at least 1,000+ MCQs and understanding the ones you got wrong, and why?
2. Are you understanding why an answer is correct when you get a practice MCQ right?
3. Are you comfortable with Financial Accounting concepts which appear in SIMs?
4. Are you spending enough time studying? (At least 1 month of serious daily study)

If you honestly assess yourself you can then start your learning process over and retake the exam. Keep retaking until you get it right. As a CPA, I'll tell you this, the process will change your life… not the license, the process.

CPA - Since 2015
CISA - Smashed 2012
CIA - Passed 2015

November 25, 2015 at 2:10 am #744958

fuzyfro89
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Move on to what?

Take it again. Study like you studied the first time. Rework everything. Many people make the mistake of thinking “I'm so close, just a quick refresh and I'll give it another try.” Wrong. That doesn't work.

November 25, 2015 at 2:30 am #744959

Anonymous
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I would say your scores are rising, so if you got a 74 now, next time you will get at least a 75. You are bound to pass next time, so don't give up now.

November 25, 2015 at 2:39 am #744960

JoshWV
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Was thinking about moving on to another section. I was so close to passing this time. I think I should try again until I pass it. AUD is the first test that I have attempted out of the 4.

November 25, 2015 at 3:04 am #744961

Mamabear
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I would take AUD again, but you do need to either add a supplement or do something different with your studying. I suggest adding Ninja Audio and/or Ninja notes. They really helped me raise my AUD score for my retake.

CPA Exam - Finally DONE (November 2014)
BEC (08/10/13) 80
AUD (08/24/13) 65 (11/13/13) 85
FAR (04/12/14) 81
REG (07/19/14) 69 (11/29/14) 87!!

November 25, 2015 at 4:07 am #744962

Panda Love
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You should probably retake it again as soon as possible. I know your frustration getting a 74 hurts more than getting a score in the 60's but you got this. You are almost there but like Fuzyfro said don't think because you got a 74 you can skip stuff. Study like it is your first time. Do not move to another section until you pass one that's something i've learned the hard way. I started going back and forth with exams and it took me a long time to pass one section. If you want to finish this journey ASAP make sure you pass a section before you move on to the next. You should be fine with AUD if you don't use Ninja MCQ you should probably get it. It will totally make a difference and it's pretty cheap. Good luck!!

November 25, 2015 at 12:27 pm #744963

mjbriggs
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Josh,

Write out your own flashcards and take them everywhere with you. Not sure what study material you're using (I used Becker) but I printed out all of the sims and brought them everywhere with me too. I'd say about 25% of my studying occurred in the gym.

FAR - 75
AUD - 83
BEC - 85
REG - 72, retake October 2015 - 85 PASS!

And I'm DONE. Praise!

November 25, 2015 at 1:25 pm #744964

taxman89
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take it again and buy ninja audio. i hated hated hated aud but the audio for AUD was immense helpful. buy the audio and the ninja mcq and do ALL THE MCQs and walk yourself through the question to make sure you understand what its asking and what it is not asking and listen to the audio 100times.

AUD is the worst section imo. just remember for your retake. you dont need 1 more point you need 75 more points so study like you did after you got the 54

AUD - 75
BEC - 77
FAR - 78
REG - 82

AUD: 61-67-75 (Thanks ninja aud)
BEC: 77
FAR: 78
REG:69-73-70-82

Aud-75 3x I knew i never liked you
Bec-77 1x being in the bubble is stressful
Reg-82 4x its not me its you...and no we cant be friends
Far-78 1x easiest section

November 25, 2015 at 1:40 pm #744965

If I can, u can too!
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I'm so so sorry you got 74, gotta be very frustrating. I've failed Audit 3 times myself. My advice differs from most up here.

While it isn't a bad idea to retake Audit, it might be worthwhile to step away from Audit for a while. Have you passed FAR yet? Having FAR around your belt will help you with every single section, especially Audit. After I failed Audit 3 times, I moved onto REG and passed it. Having to restudy Audit sucks, but I feel I'm getting a firmer grasp on concepts this time around and BECAUSE I took a step back, it's easier for me to approach it “as if” I never studied for Audit.

Don't give up on your goal of getting your CPA. You CAN and You WILL.

If I can do it, you can do it too!

Certified CPA, 2016

Licensed CPA since Apr 16
Order in sequence of passing
FAR-71,71,79
BEC-80
REG-72,77
AUD-56,72,72,72,80! Thank you, thank you, thank you Lord!
FAR/BEC/AUD: Becker & Yaeger lectures (Wiley & Ninja MCQs). REG: Becker lectures (Ninja MCQs).

November 25, 2015 at 1:59 pm #744966

jonm857
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Stick with AUD. As you can see, I finally overcame that beast on my 4th attempt, as will you. I'd argue that AUD is definitely the hardest over BEC and REG. Can't say for FAR yet since I haven't taken it. Dude… you got this.

B - passed
A - passed
R -
F -

B - 81
A - 87
R - 73
F - July 5th

November 26, 2015 at 2:56 am #744967

JoshWV
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I finally got my score report and I did comparable in multiple choice and comparable in task based simulations. Weaker in understanding the entity and weaker in procedures and evidence. I am going to study all over again like I have never seen the material before and test again in January. I really appreciate all the advice and encouragement. Going to look into the ninja mcq's too.

January 6, 2016 at 6:55 pm #744968

mhenry900
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I had a tough experience with Audit, first exam a 74 then a 71. I changed the method of studying in regards to the third time and received a 92.

I stressed memorization on the reports instead of just studying the main points. I also put an emphasis on the management assertions and had them down every which way. I truly believe this helped on the third time around.

Good Luck

January 6, 2016 at 7:54 pm #744969

Claudia408
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@JoshWV – plow through Audit… on the exam read each question carefully. i think that alone brought my score up 8 points bc i kept hammering review material that wasn't working for me for my 2nd attempt. i also suggest new review material for a fresh look.

@taxman89 – i haven't take FAR yet but for some reason, i think it would be the “easiest” too bc i think it makes the most sense… at least from what i remember taking accounting courses. why do you think it was the easiest?

BEC 65, 71, 75
AUD 62, 70, 78
REG 67, 66, 65, 66, 64
FAR 68, 64, 73

BEC - 75 (3x)
AUD - 78 (3x)
REG - 67, 66, Aug 1
FAR - 54, Sept 8
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