[super.senpai]

So from what i gather…the general consensus seems to be that if you get less than a 70, you need to review the material in it entirety either with the same review provider or someone different. Basically because there is a lack of understanding of the material. When I first failed my first exam section, I got a 72. I wont lie, i almost teared because there was a lot of dust almost in my eyes and also due to the fact that i had to study again. So study again i did and failed again with 72 and then again and passed. with audit, I kinda prepared and scored a 40 something, then i actually studied and got a 63. the thing is, when i got a 72, I still had hope. when getting a 40 something and low 60s it like “man, this is maybe not for me”. i feel pretty pathetic right now but more importantly feeling like maybe this isnt for me. this is like serious post from a part-time immature guy. uh

BEC: 72,72, 77
AUD: 47, 63

[super.senpai]

nah nah nah nah – master p

sorry just had to do it

BEC: 72,72, 77
AUD: 47, 63

[Anonymous]

Super.senpai — i'm right there with you look at my AUD score. I'm really debating on whether i should just throw in the towel.

AUD – 48, 58, 50,72,68

[ruggercpa2b]

I was in your shoes not too long ago. I went from 47 to 66 to 73. When I got the 47 I barely studied and when I walked out of the exam I actually thought I had passed. Much to my dismay I had a 47. Go figure considering I only got serious about the exam 3 days before my exam. Fast forward to a few months later I dusted off my books and purchased the Ninja MCQs. I studied but I did not actually understand the concepts. I was determined to fit 2 exams in one window that I totally disregarded feedback from Jeff and some other people. I needed to raise my scores for my practice MCQs. I got a 66. I retook the exam taking the time to actually understand the concepts. I ditched the videos and read the Wiley textbook and took notes. I had Jeff reset my Ninja MCQs and made sure that I kept my trending score around 80%. I actually learned the material. I had 2 really hard simulations that were FAR related and mathematical. I am curious to see what my score report says.

My strategy for my retake is to actually keep making sure I understand the material. I am going to rewrite my Ninja notes and watch the Blitz videos and work through every singly Ninja MCQ and simulation at least 3 times before I retake my exam. I was totally against rewriting the Ninja notes and only did it for one section. It sucked but it actually helped me understand. So, now I am going to rewrite them even if my hand falls off.

This will be fourth and with the help of the Ninja materials it will be my last time taking Audit.

AUD - NINJA in Training
BEC - NINJA in Training
FAR - NINJA in Training
REG - NINJA in Training

AUD - 1/6/18
FAR - TBD
REG - TBD
BEC - TBD

AUD - 73, 72 retake 7/2/2016
BEC - 8/20/2016
REG - TBD
FAR - TBD

I am so ready for this nightmare to be over. Been at this way too long.

[SeaPeaYay]

@CheZ, Hang in there. This forum is full of people with lots of 60s and sub 75 scores in their signature. Take strength from their perseverance, and then when your journey is complete you will be a source of encouragement for the future group of test takers. Just don't give up, the perks this license will unlock for you is so worth it in the long run.

FAR 10/18/14... 82
REG 11/18/14... 87
AUD 01/06/15... 71 Grrr 5/06/2015 ... 73 Doh 7/13/15 ... 69 Ack 11/18/15 ... 86!!!
BEC 02/07/15... 79

[super.senpai]

@CheZheAd and to others

apologies, i didnt post this to make others questions their aspirations and goals. its a personal thing. I am already studying audit again. reset beckers, got gleim, renewed ninja. i passed bec by doing MCQ sets from three separate providers of review material (becker, wiley, gleim). feeling super nebbish but im too stupid to give up, i guess that chutzpah. furthermore, total cost of this process is accumulating. again my bad. just moments of feeling defeated

BEC: 72,72, 77
AUD: 47, 63

[Anonymous]

i am also feeling defeated as i have been at this for a year between AUD, REG & BEC and haven't passed any. I have exhausted all the money i put aside for this exam and now i'm trying to figure out what next. Just having a hard time wrapping my head around this last fail so no need to apologize.

[mla1169]

If you get anything lower than a 75 you need to review all of the material in its entirety. I really wish this thing was just pass fail. A 47 is exactly the same as a 71 (I've had both) and a 75 is the same as an 84.

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[REG-FTW86]

I failed FAR first because of personal issues getting in the way, lost two weeks of studying. Wasn't prepared. Good experience for my first test. 57 and I am studying it all over again as if i never did any in the first place. The BEC is where I was hurt. I got a 70 and was certain I would see a 75. Not shocked at a 70 though. I don't know where I went wrong. I am going to study for it the same way as if I never took it.

I am not ready to give up because of people on this site. I hope to one day join in with the others who are so excited to be done. I'm just looking for the first successful passing score though. Once that comes I know I will be hooked. I'm giving myself 9 weeks to study for AUD and 9 weeks for REG at the beginning of the year. I really hope that gives me enough time. I work full time (50+ hours) a week (Credit Manager and Operations Manager – Not accounting). For me, I am in no hurry. I have a great job. I am doing this for a potential move into the Finance department with my current employer in the next 2-3 years. I just wanted to be done in 12 months and it's not looking like that.

AUD - 78
BEC - 77
FAR - 77
REG - 80

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.  The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."  Thomas A. Edison

How bad do you want it?

Regulation For The Win!

FAR 57, 62, 77
BEC 70,77
AUD 54,78
REG 66, 62, 7/29

FAR.BEC.AUD.AUD.BEC.FAR.FAR.REG.REG

Roger CPA Review / Ninja MCQ Supplement

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time - Thomas Edison

[CPA soon]

I agree with mla1169, you always review everything all over when you fail

FAR - 71, 68, 74, (8/31/14) 78 ✔
REG - 67, 71, 71, (10/18/14) 78 ✔
BEC - (11/29/14) 86 ✔
AUD - 73, (4/4/15) 86 ✔

I can't believe this is over! 2 years and 3 months..

[Never say never]

I don't believe you have to study the material all over again.

If you got less than 70 pts, that means you have several weak areas in MCQ and Simulations.

Buy additional studying materials on MCQ and Simulation and pound those questions especially on weak areas.

I failed two times already on AUD and to me some of the MCQ's and Simulations problems i practiced weren't adequate

to prepare me for the complexity and worded exam questions. On the actual exam, questions required deeper

understanding of the contents and worded in a way that may cause confusion and makes me want to say “where did

these questions come from???”.

If you are just scratching the surface with getting the concepts down, scores will be just short of passing in the range of

60~70 pts where majority of failed scores are spread out.

Getting over that hump will be challenging and require more grueling studying time and relentlessly pounding MCQs. We

all shall get there, only difference will be from those who give up and those who refuse to give in.

[mla1169]

Never can I ask if you passed this window? I know you've retaken multiple sections (no big deal, so did most of us) but when you say you don't think it's necessary to start from scratch has that opinion worked for you?

As someone who went from multiple fails to 4 passes, a retake is the same as a first time. You don't need 4 more points when you score a 71, you need 75 more points.

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Kimboroni]

Many people who focus mainly on their weak areas report that their strong areas became their weak areas on the retake, because they didn't refresh themselves on that material enough. Plus every test is different. You really don't know where they will pull their questions from, other than the *very* broad categories in the CSOs.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[Anonymous]

As someone who took a total of 25 exams and passed 6, I will wholeheartedly stand behind mla1169's statement. The mindset of only needing one or two points nearly killed me. The truth is that you need 75! Just going over my weak area's was a half a$$ed attempt to pass. I had to whole a$$ it in order to pass it!

[Anonymous]

If you really want the money and opportunity (quoting Peter Olinto there) that comes from the CPA license, you will do whatever it takes and not give up.

[Anonymous]

Start over like it's the first time. Why would you risk forgetting your strong areas and turning them into weak ones on a retake? I also wouldn't want to risk being borderline. Both of my retakes I started from scratch. Read the book, took notes, and worked MCQ until I couldn't see straight.

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