[Laura M.]

I took FAR last August and scored a (dreaded) 74. I had already signed up to take AUD and did not realize that I couldn’t sign up for FAR and take that again before taking AUD without losing the test fee for AUD. I just went ahead and sat for AUD and passed. Then tax season hit, then a lot of life “things” hit and I didn’t get to start re-studying for FAR until Mid June. I am taking the test on Aug 3rd and I felt going through my CPAexcel like I was doing fine and then doing the WTB I am doing HORRIBLE! I am, right now averaging 60% on the questions. I haven’t gotten through them all yet, but hope to before the test, and hope to even re-do missed questions too. It is so frustrating though because I feel like I should be getting 70-80s but I am not. And what is super annoying is that it so often seems like my 2nd choice answer is usually the correct one! Just wanted to vent! 🙂

FAR - 82
AUD - 79 (lost credit), 75
BEC - 76
REG - 91

CPAexcel and Ninja Notes and Ninja MCQ

[Anonymous]

I think that it is valuable to use other MCQs, so that you stay fresh but I sometimes think that doing anything to rock the boat so close to test time might be a bad idea. Or it could be that you need to step away and take a break and come back fresh.

Good luck!

[Laura M.]

Thanks! Because I work full time I don't have but limited time after work to do my review this week so I have just been doing the MCQs as much as I can and a few times throughout the day at work too. I think I am over-thinking some things! Hopefully the actual test questions will be on topics I am familiar with and not throw anything too crazy my way! And I sometimes feel like when I miss questions and see why I am prone to get them right next time not b/c I memorized the answer but because I remember getting it wrong and really thinking through it!

FAR - 82
AUD - 79 (lost credit), 75
BEC - 76
REG - 91

CPAexcel and Ninja Notes and Ninja MCQ

[Tux]

Pray.

God will help you to get through this.

I live by this verse – “It will be done to you according to your faith.”

Work as hard as you can, then turn it over to “the big guy upstairs”.

Pray that you will get just enough questions that you know the answer to, in order to pass.

It has worked for me, so far.

FAR - 86 - 2/27/14
AUD - 75 - 5/29/14
BEC - 80 - 8/31/14
REG - 89 - 2/27/15
Praise Jesus! I'm done!!

Study resources:
Becker
Wiley test bank

[mena je twa]

I agree with TUX….

You need to pray and have faith in HIM. I was down and out too while taking these exams, it was my last attempt before the 18 month would hit and i would lose FARE, but i passed my final exam with a 78, i thought i bombed it.

This exam needs a lot of hard work, but trust me, it takes faith, praying and luck as well…..

I wish you the very best

Licensed CPA, Texas - 2012

[005]

keep fighting, keep knocking out MCQs, going over whatever you got wrong, and keep fighting till the very end

goodluck

BEC - ✔
REG - ✔
AUD - ✔
FAR - 11/29/14

CPAExcel, Ninja MCQs, and a sh*t ton of coffee

[Laura M.]

Thank you all for the encouragement! I am just going to try to stay positive and really pray that God will help me retain what I know and pass this thing! 🙂

FAR - 82
AUD - 79 (lost credit), 75
BEC - 76
REG - 91

CPAexcel and Ninja Notes and Ninja MCQ

[Anonymous]

Have faith in yourself as well as the Man Upstairs. He wouldn't have put you on this path if He didn't know you could do it.

[Gian]

“Work as if everything depends on you. Pray as if everything depends on God”

AUD - 69, 80
FAR - 71, rematch 01/19/2015
BEC - 01/12/15
REG - 02/23/15

If life knocks you down, try to land on your back, cause if you can look up, You can get up! No matter how bad it is or how bad it gets, I'M GOING TO MAKE IT.

[Gian]

hey Laura.. check this site out. Everytime I'm down, I watch this.:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2minXF6G5z4

AUD - 69, 80
FAR - 71, rematch 01/19/2015
BEC - 01/12/15
REG - 02/23/15

If life knocks you down, try to land on your back, cause if you can look up, You can get up! No matter how bad it is or how bad it gets, I'M GOING TO MAKE IT.

[krokofilen]

Man… spend less time praying and more time believing in yourself and doing MCQs, I guarantee you that will help you a whole lot better than prayers…

Good luck, and just do what you can these last days in terms of doing as many MCQs as possible.

Big 4 Audit Manager from Europe here to pass the CPA in the U.S. of A in 2014! Niiice!

AUD - 95 / Jul 15 / 130h over 4 weeks
FAR - 86 / Aug 14 / 240h over 4 weeks
(11 week break)

REG - 81 / Nov 14 / 200h over 4 weeks
BEC - 87 / Nov 17 / 30 h over 2.5 days

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