Jeff - another71.com
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This is for people taking their exams in the April/May 2010 testing window.
Recommended prep time for FAR is 6-8 weeks @ 20 hours a week.
Study Notes: http://www.another71.com/cpa-review-store/
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I wonder who will be taking The Beast with me in the Wave 1 window this time. This is my last section to get through (hopefully, still waiting on BEC scores). I've used Becker so far for the other 3 and done great on the two sections I've gotten scores on with it. I start the Becker live classes on Wednesday. I'm shooting for an April 15th test date, but not set in stone on that one yet.
CPAWannaBe
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April 15! I will be curled up in the fetal position on that day after a long tax season.
I am shooting for the end of May for my retake. It was torture waiting for my score for so long this last time.
AARON
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I am taking the beast Thursday after using Becker to prepare the last month... however, I don't feel as though I have had enough time to really prepare, so as a contingency plan, I am going to plan to keep studying after my test Thursday... however, I am not so sure I want to use Becker to do that again (I may get so bored reviewing the same stuff I might actually like it)... what products are you guys going to use to study (if not Becker)?
Bobbins
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I am set to take FAR 4/27, and I really don't want to push it back any further given the fact I originally wanted to be done with this exam in 2009. I have used Becker for all three sections so far, and I am using Becker for FAR. I am planning on hitting the first 2 chapters this weekend while my girlfriend is out of town. Hopefully I will be in the wave 1 score release so I can find out soon!
I look forward to suffering with you all over the next couple of months.
apruneda
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I have scheduled FAR for April 2. This is my second time taking it (58 first time). I was supposed to retake it in February but I pushed it back and I have not been studying. It is really intimidating me right now....I am using Becker. Does anyone have any advice on what I should do? The first time I studied, I watched all lectures, most of the MCQ and notecards. For this time I have re-read the book and taken notes thru f-5 but I have not touched it in 3 weeks.....I just do not know how to get remotivated. To make it worse I took REG in the begining of January and my score was not released in the First Wave...
LSU_BR
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I'm in for FAR on April 5th. Second time taking it. It's a beast, but I feel more confident than I did the first time. Still, this section causes me GREAT anxiety.
LSU_BR
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I watched all the lectures and did all hw questions (4-5 times). Made a 71. I did the same for AUD but I started logging my grades with the intent of getting 90s and above on all sections. When I started to re-study, I went back and looked at my grades and was stunned that I had left them in the 60s and 70s, mainly. For me, logging my progress helps keep me honest and it becomes a competition with myself to improve each round. Hoping it works. I am on round 3 (lecture 6) and hope to get through 4 rounds by April 5th. Scores are all in the 90s, except maybe 3-4 80s (that I intend on bringing up). I want to do some supplementals too, it's just they are soooo numerous.
CowgirlNJ
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I'm set for the beast of FAR on May 5th and hoping not to have any new simulations on my exam when I take it. I don't know if I could go through being pushed to Wave 2 in this window like I was with AUD in Q1. It's my second time taking FAR (April of 2009), but it's been SO long that I feel like I'm struggling to re-learn all of the material and concepts again.
I'm using Becker and viewing the F7 lectures today. I'm supplementing with Yaeger Audio as well. I also have the Yaeger HomeStudy; so, if I'm struggling with anything in mid-April still, I'm turning to that for clarification...or at least it'll hopefully clarify the topics. lol. I want to get this over, done with, and go on with my life to enjoy the summer and hopefully finally get a job again!
Best of luck to everybody testing in this window!!!
rahulcpa
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April 30 guys!! after consistently studyin' since february 4. This will be my first time. However, I don't know how can other students take this exam in two months as there is tremendous amount of material involved. It seems like I am just one of the "dumb" candidates appearing for this exam. I still don't feel confident. As a supplement, I will be purchasing the final review and maybe it brings me more confident. Good luck to all sitting for this exam.
tx cpa to be
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-rahulcpa
You should never feel "dumb"!! I'm jealous of you! You've already passed 3 of the 4 parts, that's awesome! Keep doing what you're doing - it seems to be working. I honestly think you don't need to spend money on the final review....just go through some of the resources that are available to you either from Club 75 or anything that is one these forums that people pass around. I passed FAR after 7 weeks, but that's because that's all I did (I studied anywhere from 4-6 hours a day/7 days a week). I recently started full time work and sitting for BEC next. I'm kind of flipping out...hopefully it will be ok.
FARbehind
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glogo2384, can you tell me how you score your "77"s? I keep getting 73s, and if I pass 79 or 80. I don't need those extra points, all I need is 75 or 77. I think aicpa are adjusting my score down every time I am around the 75 so that they can get some more cash...
AARON
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I think when I've gotten 77s, it came with having confidence. I scored 74s on BEC and REG before I passed them both with 77s. I just stopped second guessing myself and trusted my preperation and gut. Needless to say, I also put in more time when studying... you can do it! Make sure you are smart when taking the exam as well. Always shoot to maximize your score in the MC section, write a great COM, try to find the RES, and do your best with the SIMs. SIMs is what always bring my scores down... I never felt confident about any SIM, other than AUD. But with AUD, you have so much time, I was able to leverage the RES tabs... Hope this helps. I received a 72 the first time I took FAR. I knew I bombed the SIMs, my plan this time is to study my weak spots and use the same approach and hope to improve yet another 3 points 72 + 3 = 75! = Pass! 74 + 3 = 77 = Pass!
impinky
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I am taking FAR April 13. I'm using Becker and planning on major reviews and MCQ for the next two weeks! I found out Friday from NC that I passed BEC, which was my first exam so that has given me some additional motivation. Right now I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed with FAR and would appreciate any last minute tips and or suggestions.
Thanks!
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