[Anonymous]

I am taking FAR 4/7/14… and am starting to think about scheduling my next exam since the dates are getting more and more booked up every day in May. I’m thinking I won’t have my score until May 5 or later, so I should just keep moving on and scheduling, even though I won’t know if I’ve passed FAR….

I’ve heard to take AUD after FAR, but I’ve also heard to take BEC. If I budgeted my time correctly I will have 6 weeks to study for one and 7 for the other — do you think you needed the extra week more for either one?

[Anonymous]

I think which one you would need an extra week for depends on your strengths. Both tests have aspects of memorization with BEC requiring a lot of formula memorization. If you are strong in that area then I suggest use the shorter time for BEC. AUD can be tricky. The wording of the questions is tricky and you probably won't to allow enough time to go through all the MCQs in whatever test bank you are using at least once, preferrably twice. Getting a feel for the wording and practicing some of the AUD sims will help a lot. Having said all that, I'm not a big advocate of studying for a new test until you know if you've past a previous test. I think it's better if you happen to fail to take it again ASAP so you don't lose the knowledge you have for that subject, but only you know how well prepared you are and if you aren't worried about failing then I say go forward with your plan.

[Anonymous]

I think which one you would need an extra week for depends on your strengths. Both tests have aspects of memorization with BEC requiring a lot of formula memorization. If you are strong in that area then I suggest use the shorter time for BEC. AUD can be tricky. The wording of the questions is tricky and you probably won't to allow enough time to go through all the MCQs in whatever test bank you are using at least once, preferrably twice. Getting a feel for the wording and practicing some of the AUD sims will help a lot. Having said all that, I'm not a big advocate of studying for a new test until you know if you've past a previous test. I think it's better if you happen to fail to take it again ASAP so you don't lose the knowledge you have for that subject, but only you know how well prepared you are and if you aren't worried about failing then I say go forward with your plan.

[Anonymous]

If I'm being totally honest, I'm not feeling super confident I'm going to pass. Of course, I'm going to give it my all the next two weeks, but this will be my first test back at it after a break since 2011. Its taken me a LONG time to remember how to study and I'm still kind of shakey on my process.

I've thought about waiting to see if I pass before starting the next one, but if I do fail I'll only have 3 more weeks in the window to retake…. or do you keep studying until you see that pass??

[Anonymous]

If I'm being totally honest, I'm not feeling super confident I'm going to pass. Of course, I'm going to give it my all the next two weeks, but this will be my first test back at it after a break since 2011. Its taken me a LONG time to remember how to study and I'm still kind of shakey on my process.

I've thought about waiting to see if I pass before starting the next one, but if I do fail I'll only have 3 more weeks in the window to retake…. or do you keep studying until you see that pass??

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately you can only take each test in one window so if you failed you would have to wait until July to take it anyways. Because you are taking it so early in the window then it may be a good idea to try to get another one in at the end of the window and go back to FAR in July. Or you could pay the $35 to move your FAR test back closer to the end of the window to give yourself more time to study.

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately you can only take each test in one window so if you failed you would have to wait until July to take it anyways. Because you are taking it so early in the window then it may be a good idea to try to get another one in at the end of the window and go back to FAR in July. Or you could pay the $35 to move your FAR test back closer to the end of the window to give yourself more time to study.

[Study Monk]

I would do Aud after FAR.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Study Monk]

I would do Aud after FAR.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Anonymous]

Also, you should look at the release date waves before you schedule your tests. I try to only take them when I only have to wait a week or so max to get my score. That way I take a break between the time I sit for the test and when I get more score. If I fail, I keep studying for the same test. If I pass I start studying for the next test. Either way I won't have wasted too much time not studying and I don't have to wait as long before I know what I'm taking next.

[Anonymous]

Also, you should look at the release date waves before you schedule your tests. I try to only take them when I only have to wait a week or so max to get my score. That way I take a break between the time I sit for the test and when I get more score. If I fail, I keep studying for the same test. If I pass I start studying for the next test. Either way I won't have wasted too much time not studying and I don't have to wait as long before I know what I'm taking next.

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