FAR CPA Exam Score Releases: July/August 2010

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    jeff
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    I just checked mine for MA – still error score not found. Nothing yet

    AUD - 79
    BEC - 80
    FAR - 76
    REG - 92
    Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS)
    NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE | Another71
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  • #242565
    jeff
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    This is for people taking their exams in the July/August 2010 testing window.

    AUD - 79
    BEC - 80
    FAR - 76
    REG - 92
    Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS)
    NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE | Another71
    #242566
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Any one have any ideas on how to study for this darn test the fourth time?

    #242567
    financeguy
    Participant

    cpaindiana

    What do you think is the reason you didn't pass the other times? Did you feel prepared on exam day? Were you shocked to find out you didn't pass, or did you know it coming out of the exam?

    AUD - 81, BEC - 74, 80, FAR - 82, REG - 81
    Done!

    #242568
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Can someone please explain the Ohio Loophole to me?

    ~ just kidding!

    #242569
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I felt better about it this time than I did last time going into it…but it seemed like some of the questions were not even similar to anything I had been studying. Simulations are a killer to me…by the time I get to them my brain is so fried I draw complete blanks on simple things like does cash go the B/S or I/S!!!

    I guess my real question is do spend the time rewatching all the videos or do i just focus on doing MCQ after MCQ after MCQ and reading the Wiley Book? Just looking for some tricks others have used to pass it after taking it multiple times.

    #242570
    financeguy
    Participant

    Well I haven't taken it at all, but I will take it July 5. I think it depends on your most efficient method of learning. For me, doing the MC teaches me best. Especially reading the answer right afterwords and really trying to understand the underlying concept.

    When you read the question, as you read each sentence, try to tell yourself sort of what concept you are getting from reading that sentence.

    Just a very simple example:

    First sentence says: A machine w/ a life of 5 years was leased by ABC company for 4 years.

    Now, no matter what the question is asking, you know that that first sentence is telling you that this is a capital lease, and you tell yourself this.

    Try to do this as much as possible for each question. That was just a simple example, but that way of working the problems helps me learn and really cement the concepts in my head.

    AUD - 81, BEC - 74, 80, FAR - 82, REG - 81
    Done!

    #242571
    whonis2002
    Participant

    Financeguy I agree with your technique of trying to undersatnd the underlying concept. Initially I thought that cramming the multiple choice questions would be the solution to studying for this exam till I realized that it wasn't helping at all. I had to change my study technique and understand what concept the question was getting at before answering the question. It takes a little time for some folks to get the concepts as compared to others but if you put your mind to it, it starts making sense gradually.

    #242572
    KAREN
    Participant

    I just got my score and I PASSED FAR with an 81!!!! I am finally finished with this beast. I am living proof that you can bomb a simulation (barely even touch it) and still pass! For those of you that are still on this journey – best of luck to you and don't let this exam make you feel defeated. You can pass it! For those of you who passed this time around Congrats!

    All the best!!

    #242573
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Congrats Karen!

    #242574
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    cpa indiana,

    Taking FAR for the first time July 16. I don't know if I'm right, but I'd definitely focus on MCs. I feel like I've seen all the concepts before and know the main issues in FAR, yet I tend to get 70% on MCs the first time around (Becker). I feel that doing the questions will prepare you for their tricks since all the practice questions are taken from old exams! Based on the fact that simulations are your weak point, I'd leave about 1 hour for each at the end like many who already took the exam suggested, so you really gotta know how to do those MCQs fast! Also, I'd suggest to get another test bank since you are so familiar with the one you are using right now, it might not even help (i know i tend to memorize the answers quickly). On ebay you can find question banks for quite cheap (like Becker in pdf for like $30). Again, it's my first time taking FAR so the above comment is just my $.02. Best of luck!

    #242575
    whonis2002
    Participant

    Karen if you don't mind me asking what question actually appeared on your simulation? And congrats. Did you use the Becker CPA review material??

    #242576
    KAREN
    Participant

    whonis2002 –

    I can't really discuss what question actually appeared on my simulation. I can tell you that my 2nd sim was very long and dealt with areas unfamiliar to me. Yes, I did use Becker and I highly recommend it. It is expensive but very well worth it. I failed REG, FAR, and BEC twice before passing all the third time around. I started off using Wiley Exam Review (1st time around). Failed. Tried MDS the second time. Failed. Then moved on to Becker. Success! Passed each part first time after using the materials. I like Becker because the lectures are not very boring and the instructors explain things in a way that makes sense to me. Plus, I like the mnemonics. Becker added an about 20 points to each of my exam scores. With exception to AUD which I passed each time.

    REG -54, 58, 79 AUD – 76, 76 (lost first time) FAR -60, 62, 81 BEC – 52, 54,76

    #242577
    rejeffy
    Participant

    cpaindiana,

    I took FAR 3 times and finally passed it on Tuesday. The first time I did not study and received a 56 (NTS was expiring and didnt have time to study so just took it). Second time I got Becker 2010 went through the lectures, MCQ, and read the book. I went through all MCQ (excluding some supplemental questions) until I scored 90%-95%. . .this meant I did the MCQs 2-3 times. I was not confident with the SIMS and scored a 74 in Feb 2010. Third attempt, I watched all the lectures again but due to time constraints I did not read the book word for word but skimmed it about 4-5 times and did the MCQs 4-5 times. I passed with a 83 even though I thought I had still failed it. But I think repetition is the key and definitely understand the questions and do not memorize the answers. I think it also helps to take it the next window after you fail it since it's still fresh. . .waiting a few months this stuff will definitely go out of your mind (the nit picky tested concepts anyways) Hope that helps. . .good luck and keep trying.

    AUD - 89 REG - 81 BEC - 73, 74, 84 FAR - 56, 74, 83. . .Done 🙂

    I'm a CPA! 🙂

    #242578
    AARON
    Participant

    About to take FAR for a third time myself… 72…74…?…

    ? AUD - 87 (8/12/09)
    ? REG - 77 (1/15/10
    ? BEC - 77 (1/6/09 - Expired) / 79 (11/18/10)
    ? FAR - 75 (2/11/11)

    #242579
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I am on my 7th DVD, and find FAR quite frustrating. There is SSOO much to remember, I am just hoping by the time I get through the DVD's and in to my review it is all going to click.

    As of now, it just seems overwhelming. I am really striving to get it done the 1st time I take it. So, I am prepared to push it back until the end of August if needed.

    Any areas of emphasis, or tips and trick are appreciated.

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