[futurePA CPA]

Hi Ninjas,

I just took audit November 24, and assuming (big assumption) I passed I only have FAR remaining. I will have two cracks at it before BEC expires in May. But, with busy season hitting full speed in February I would like to pass this thing the first try in late January or early February to avoid having to study full force during busy season. What tips do you have to getting through the material efficiently and effectively to pass this monster on the first try?

Thanks for the help!

BEC-75!
AUD-64, 84!
REG-72,77!
FAR- 74, 82!
Done!!

[lswang]

I used Becker, made myself take thorough notes (almost rewriting) on about 40 pages a day, didn't do the lectures, then practiced MCQs and a few sims until test day. While doing MCQs I would write out the JEs behind any calculations even if the question wasn't about JEs. If I missed a question of read all around the answer choices to make sure I understood the topic a little better. I had a “can't fail” attitude because I just DIDNT want to take it twice. I really hated FAR… But it worked. 🙂

FAR | 81 - July 21 15
REG | 66 - Oct 1 15 | 87 - Jan 7 16
AUD | 90 - Oct 29 15
BEC | 86 - Nov 25 15

[ohiostategirlcpa]

Know all transactions in T-account format, from memory, and I mean every single transaction discussed or exemplified in the review book.

Then T-account all the MCQs/sims and deduce the JEs from that.

F91 A95 R90 B94
CMA since 2015
(Gleim books/PDFs, MCQs, SIMS)

[Anonymous]

I did NOT pass on 1st try (taking a 2nd time on Monday), but I came close.
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Yes, to knowing JE's for most complicated transactions.
Leave plenty of time for the SIMs (40%) of one's test and often quite complicated.
IFRS, Gov and NFP . . . do not overlook any of these.
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Good luck.

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