[Anonymous]

I failed REG for the third time. My scores are 47, 60, and 70. I am just devastated. I have CPAexcel, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Textbook, Ninja Notes, and Ninja Audio at my disposal (though I did go through all of the Wiley Test Bank questions). How long should I spend reviewing for my 4th attempt? And should I just focus on MCQ and sims or should I go over all of the CPAexcel lectures again?

[Gerg, CPA]

I used RogerCPA's cram course after multiple failures

FAR - 1/26/2012 - PASSED (78, but Lost credit), re-do 11/27/2013 - PASSED (87)!
AUD - EPIC FAIL, 71, 69; 68; 5/25/2013 - PASSED (85)!
REG - 10/1/2012 - 72; 7/1/2013 - 73 UGH, 10/1/2013 - PASSED (85)!
BEC - 2/28/2013 - PASSED (82)!
Licensed CPA!

Used Becker self-study materials (just this for FAR original & REG #1), WileyTestBank, NINJA notes/audio, and Roger cram course for AUD #5, REG #3 & FAR reboot. CPA!

[mjp44]

You're almost there! It took me 4 tries to pass FAR and the only thing that kept me going was that each time i scored 5 points higher. It looks like you have a good understanding of the material. I wouldnt switch your review but i would purchase another test bank (Gliem or Ninja). Study all of June and take the exam early July and you will pass.

FAR- PASSED (11/13)
REG- PASSED (2/14)
BEC- PASSED (5/14)
AUD- PASSED (8/14)

If it's important to you, you will find a way. If it isn't, you will find an excuse.

[mla1169]

I'm so sorry. Study for your 4th try just a bit more than you did for your 3rd try (seriously start from scratch, and then some).

Rewriting the ninja notes 3 times REALLY gave me the final push on AUD. I rewrote 10 pages a day, every single day. I was also reviewing the wiley material and doing thousands of MCQ but I am convinced it was the act of rewriting those notes that bumped me 13 points

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Me.]

Determined_To_Succeed, I know how you feel. I had 50, 64, 73 and then passed REG with a 76. I used WTB (and I also have Gleim MC's) and started over at the beginning and kept at it (MC's over and over) until I could score above 75 on practice exams and that worked for me. Currently working on BEC for a July 2 test date. Didn' pass FAR but already had BEC paid for so I am doing BEC before going back to FAR.

REG - 50, 64, 73, 76
FAR - 67, 65, 67 Ugh!!!
BEC - 65
AUD - November 30

"You just can't beat the person who never gives up." -Babe Ruth

[jeff]

^^ not to be crass, but I had to get close to my monitor to see that was an “i” or an “l” in your name, Former.

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 76
REG - 92

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS)
NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE | Another71

[Me.]

Maybe it's time for glasses Jeff!

REG - 50, 64, 73, 76
FAR - 67, 65, 67 Ugh!!!
BEC - 65
AUD - November 30

"You just can't beat the person who never gives up." -Babe Ruth

[jeff]

I increased the font size…I am getting old.

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 76
REG - 92

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS)
NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE | Another71

[Anonymous]

Just got my score report. Should I focus more on the weaker areas, or should I just start from scratch?

Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: weaker

Business Law: comparable

Federal tax process: weaker

Taxation on property transactions: stronger

Taxation on individuals: weaker

Taxation on entities: stronger

MCQ: weaker

Simulations: weaker

[Gatorgirl1231]

I failed REG the first time around. I suggest you study all of the sections again. Make sure you understand why you are answering the questions. I had gone through Becker so many times that I had the answers memorized. So I decided to use Ninja notes and WTB. I also made sure I wasn't answering questions because they were memorized, but because I knew how to answer them correctly. Hope this helps!!

Whatever you do, don't give up!

Florida Candidate

AUD: 77
REG: 86
FAR: TBD
BEC: 79 (Expired)

[Anonymous]

When I failed REG in the fall, I was determined to pass. I used Gleim and the NINJA audio, video, and flashcards. Then, I reviewed the areas that I was weaker in first- and I ranked them by the percentage that they would be covered on the exam. For example, looking at your weaker areas, I would really dig into Ethics because it is about 17% of the exam content, then individual, then federal tax process. Then I would review the areas that you were comparable in. Finally, I would review the areas that you were stronger in. That's what I did because I felt that the score report was accurate- I left the exam the first time knowing that I didn't really get entity taxation and business law. In the 10 days leading up to the exam, I would just go MCQ crazy- especially in the areas that you are weaker in.

I would also continue to do practice SIMS- for me, the research was a bear to find so I tried to make sure that I was more familiar with how the code is organized. I think that research SIMS should be a “give me” type question (I don't know why I think that other than the answer is given to you and you just have to find it!)

But after all the advice, you will still have to find a way that works for you- it may be mix of what you get here or it may be something completely different! Good luck- and I hope this time you see the score you want!! 🙂 Take a few days off and then start over!

(I burned my notes the weekend after I found out I passed- hope I don't EVER need them again!)

[Anonymous]

I would like to give an update, I got 85 on my fourth REG attempt. Thanks everyone who believed in me. Now it's full steam ahead for FAR.

[Kimboroni]

Congrats, Determined!!!!! I was looking for you to post that you passed. Yay!

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[kiester]

Thanks for talking about your failures and successes. I have failed all four sections; I have bad time management skills and would take the exam on the last testing day each time leaving no time to study for a couple. Today I found out I failed FAR with a 71. I had a trending Ninja MC score of 54 in the assessment phase, so I knew I didn’t stand a chance. Reading you story makes me want to stick to it, I thank you for that!

AUD 83 2/16
BEC 76 9/16
FAR 77 7/15
REG 72 6/16, retake 85 12/16
Licensed CPA 1/19/17!

AUD (10/14) 62 (2/16) 83
BEC
FAR (8/14)71 (1/24/15)77
REG (5/14) 69

[IQEX]

Well done @Determined_to_Succeed it must be a great feeling

[mjp44]

Awesome! I know the feeling to be fail a section multiple (3) times before finally passing it. Good Work!

FAR- PASSED (11/13)
REG- PASSED (2/14)
BEC- PASSED (5/14)
AUD- PASSED (8/14)

If it's important to you, you will find a way. If it isn't, you will find an excuse.

[Author]

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