[Anonymous]

So, exam is on Nov 29th… and I just finished the 1st book of CPA Excel … still have the second one to go through. I wanted to leave a week prior to exam to just review and just OD on MCQ (using both CPA_Excel MCQ and NINJA MCQ).

For those who have used CPA Excel for FAR, do you think I could finish the second book in the next 3 weeks? That would leave me with a full week or so to review.

Thankfully, I only work 2 days a week so I could dedicate time to studying (as well as weekends of course).

Do you guys think this is possible? I know I’m in a tough spot =/

Just feeling a little down right now =(

[spartancpa15]

I used CPAexcel for FAR, and yes I'd say you can get through the 2nd book in 3 weeks (I spent 6 weeks studying for the whole thing, plus 1 week of final review). The 2nd book has a lot of complicated topics (business combos, derivatives, leases, gov & not-for-profit, if I remember correctly), but it is possible. I feel like the derivatives section goes into way too much detail, so I wouldn't feel too upset if you don't have time to fully grasp those concepts.

I felt that the government and not-for-profit sections were very helpful and relatively easy to understand, so hopefully that part will go quickly for you.

Good luck!

FAR - Aug '14 - 90
AUD - Jan '15 - 91
REG - May '15 - 93
BEC - July '15 - 85

Used CPAexcel exclusively
Master of Science in Accounting (focus in Tax) May '15

[Anonymous]

thanks Spartan, makes me feel much better.

I just see those days getting shorter and that exam getting nearer, and I start to freak out =O

good luck to you as well with your exams, I would be ecstatic with 84% of your score on Far =D

[Determined CPA]

4corners, you're not alone, we have the same exam date, too! I still have to finish F9 and do all of F10 (becker) before I can even start my final review. Also, I don't know about you but I think I forgot 80% of what I've already done…i'm starting to freak out as well

The truth is, we have a month, which is a LOT of time!!

I keep telling myself to stop thinking about how much ‘little' time I have and to use all this time to study!

Good luck to you!

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[Anonymous]

Good luck !!

I hope we crush it on the 29th.

[monsterE]

absolutely. thats plenty of time if you only work 2 days a week. study 8-12 hours a day on your days off.

[Anonymous]

thanks for the encouragement

and good luck to you all

[Gatorgirl1231]

@Determined CPA I feel your pain… my test is Monday and I am completely freaking out. I do not feel strong about this test and audit is about to expire…. really torn on what to do.

Still have a BEC retake looming over me too 🙁

Florida Candidate

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

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