[TXnewbie]

Hello,

I suppose you could say I’m an exam-taking (and failing) veteran. I started in 2010 and scored 75 on FAR (woohoo!) and proceeded to pass BEC and REG in 2011 before failing AUD with a 74.

Twice.

The 2nd AUD 74 came with a bonus – loss of FAR credit. With loss of BEC looming as well, I became despondent, built a cave in the wilderness, lived off Girl Scout Cookies and whiskey and basically went off the grid (save for my, you know, job).

I decided to start fresh in 1Q 2014. I’ve had Bisk (2010), CPA excel (buy 1 get 1 BEC/AUD) and Becker (FAR) review materials. Only CPAexcel offered me 2014 updates – I have BEC/AUD 2014 software.

I took BEC on 02/18 with minimal study – 77. I chalk this up to CPA karma, as I was 1 (!) stinking point away twice (!) from becoming certified in 2011/2012, in a section completely non-relevant to my career, no less.

So I received my 77 this morning, and…it feels somewhat foreboding, as opposed to a sense of accomplishment – as the clock is now ticking. I was a victim back then, and must not let that happen again.

I need updated REG/FAR material. What would someone suggest? Ante up $600 each for CPA excel? Becker? I will need more thorough vetting with FAR than I needed with BEC, to be sure. Just looking for a cost-effective strategy, that doesn’t compromise my 18-month window. Any advice is greatly appreciated…back on the trail once again! 🙂

FAR - 75 (11/09) LOST credit
REG - 79 (06/10) LOST credit
BEC - 73 (05/03/10), 83 01/14/11 LOST credit
AUD - 74 (02/28/11) 74!!! (05/30/11)

2014
BEC - 77 (02/18/14)
AUD - April
REG - May
FAR - Later

[Not a Quitter]

I will tell you that once I put my mind to getting thorugh all of the REG material and being comfortable with it, CPAExcel was plenty enough for me to pass.

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

[Not a Quitter]

I will tell you that once I put my mind to getting thorugh all of the REG material and being comfortable with it, CPAExcel was plenty enough for me to pass.

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

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