[sickofFAR]

Hello fellow stressed and burnt out CPA candidates! I have to say, I just love this site. I come here every now and then to rant and it feels great letting it out to someone who understands.

So, I registered for BEC and thought I could pull it off in about a month. I had a strict schedule that I was following until I encountered some family problems and was unable to study for some time. My exam is in 2 days. For the previous exams I took, I always re-did all the homework questions for every chapter. I don’t have time for that for BEC and so I am stressing out. My strategy for AUD and FAR was to over study to def pass on first try. I know BEC is so much easier than FAR, but I still didn’t study as much as I would have liked to.

I am going to stop re-doing questions and start just reviewing all my notes, and hopefully that’ll get me a 75. Oh, and I haven’t practiced AT ALL for the written portion. I want to know how you guys studied for BEC and how important you think re-doing questions is.

A- 77 1X
F- 83 1X YES!
B- 81 1X
R- 73 ._. got cocky. Retake: 83 Done.

[tpenick]

I studied for BEC in 12 days. Just went through as many multiple choice questions as possible. I didn't even think about the writing part. Basically if you know general outline of a memo, can spell and use coherent sentences, I think you will be fine on that part. If you have been through the questions once I think you will be fine. Good luck!

[Determined CPA]

tpenick – 12 days? omg im 6 weeks in and still don't feel 75% worthy..im jealous of CPA candidates like you!

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[tpenick]

I don't think you ever feel completely comfortable. I had an outstanding managerial accounting professor and I learned more in that one class than I did in a lot of others combined. I also minored in ECON so that helped. Don't get me wrong, I didn't pass with flying colors and I certainly don't recommend it. I was stupid and applied for multiple NTS at the same time to save my employer some money; work got hectic and I ran out of time. Since I wasn't paying for it, I gave it a shot and I got lucky.

[sickofFAR]

12 days is quite an accomplishment! Thanks for the comments. I feel like I am gambling with this test, we'll see if my luck gets me through. I am not very worried about the writing portion- how much time do you guys recommend I dedicate to it?

A- 77 1X
F- 83 1X YES!
B- 81 1X
R- 73 ._. got cocky. Retake: 83 Done.

[Saloni]

Hey, Dw BEC is a very easy exam compared to the another exams! Focus on Corporate Governance and the writing section aint too tough! 🙂

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