Failed AUD for the second time. Need Advice.

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    Hey Everyone,

    I’ve never been one to fail any sort of exam. Failing the first time was a shock. I studied diligently for the AUD re-take and felt pretty confident about it upon exiting the exam. Both scores have been a 73. Can anyone recommend a new course of action? Clearly whatever I am doing is not worth two points.

    I have studied with the Becker self-study material. Please advise me on how I should proceed. Failing two times is quite the blow to my confidence.

    Thanks.

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  • #523040
    Not a Quitter
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    I can completely relate. Made two 74s in a row before my passing score of 83 for Audit. I really didn't do anything differently, just got more familiar with the material. I truly believe “luck” plays a part in this exam sometimes, which we can't control. Hang in there.

    FAR- 85 I'm DONE!
    BEC- 75
    REG- 60,60,75
    AUD- 74,74,83

    CPAExcel used for BEC, AUD, REG
    Exam Matrix used for FAR plus NINJA Blitz, cpareviewforfree and a little CPAExcel

    #523083
    Not a Quitter
    Participant

    I can completely relate. Made two 74s in a row before my passing score of 83 for Audit. I really didn't do anything differently, just got more familiar with the material. I truly believe “luck” plays a part in this exam sometimes, which we can't control. Hang in there.

    FAR- 85 I'm DONE!
    BEC- 75
    REG- 60,60,75
    AUD- 74,74,83

    CPAExcel used for BEC, AUD, REG
    Exam Matrix used for FAR plus NINJA Blitz, cpareviewforfree and a little CPAExcel

    #523042

    Thanks for the reply. I'm trying to hang in there but that was a blow! Guess I just need to hit the books again.

    #523085

    Thanks for the reply. I'm trying to hang in there but that was a blow! Guess I just need to hit the books again.

    #523044

    I am not sure if this will help. But I failed Audit the first time and at the time I really felt that I had gotten the material. But going back I realized where I was making an error which was in not fully reading the question and missing the key words. Something as simple as issuer vs non issuer, where the answer for both would be in the set, but of course if the question asked about the nonissuer that would change the answer.

    So while I was testing I would use the scratch paper/tablet thing and write down the key words in the question. So I would write down “Nonissuer, review, etc.” and then go back and reread the question. Or if it said something like “agreed upon procedures” I would write that down. So it would reinforce what I had read and to make sure I focus on those key bits of information that change the two possible right answers into the one right answer.

    I do make the argument that the Audit exam suffers from using the English language, tossing it in a blender, then spiting out a question. Take what you know about the English and then forget that. But that was just my frustration at the exam.

    #523087

    I am not sure if this will help. But I failed Audit the first time and at the time I really felt that I had gotten the material. But going back I realized where I was making an error which was in not fully reading the question and missing the key words. Something as simple as issuer vs non issuer, where the answer for both would be in the set, but of course if the question asked about the nonissuer that would change the answer.

    So while I was testing I would use the scratch paper/tablet thing and write down the key words in the question. So I would write down “Nonissuer, review, etc.” and then go back and reread the question. Or if it said something like “agreed upon procedures” I would write that down. So it would reinforce what I had read and to make sure I focus on those key bits of information that change the two possible right answers into the one right answer.

    I do make the argument that the Audit exam suffers from using the English language, tossing it in a blender, then spiting out a question. Take what you know about the English and then forget that. But that was just my frustration at the exam.

    #523046
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    FindYourBeach – I'm going through the same thing! I got a 74 the 1st time I took Audit, then today I found out I received a 73 on my re-take! It's a terrible feeling. BUT – we are going to get through this!! I plan to sit again in April and I will be passing! Stay positive!

    #523089
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    FindYourBeach – I'm going through the same thing! I got a 74 the 1st time I took Audit, then today I found out I received a 73 on my re-take! It's a terrible feeling. BUT – we are going to get through this!! I plan to sit again in April and I will be passing! Stay positive!

    #523048
    Anonymous
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    I used the Ninja Notes/Audio/Flashcards and the Wiley test bank for my AUD retake and raised my score 20 points. I would definitely suggest adding the supplement to your studying. It could be that you just need a new way of looking at things. You can do it!!

    #523092
    Anonymous
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    I used the Ninja Notes/Audio/Flashcards and the Wiley test bank for my AUD retake and raised my score 20 points. I would definitely suggest adding the supplement to your studying. It could be that you just need a new way of looking at things. You can do it!!

    #523050

    Thanks everyone. So is Wiley a decent add?

    #523094

    Thanks everyone. So is Wiley a decent add?

    #523052
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I think so. The questions definitely seemed to be more in line with the actual exam than my Kaplan QBank questions.

    #523096
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I think so. The questions definitely seemed to be more in line with the actual exam than my Kaplan QBank questions.

    #523054
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Definitely add Wiley and work on each individual module until you feel comfortable with the overall % correct and know why each answer is right/wrong. I did about 1000 of them in the 5 days leading up to my exam and recognized a bunch that were word for word from Wiley.

    MCQ really are the way to learn!

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