When does AICPA release pass rates for Q2 2011?
REG 68 (2008), 82 (2010)
BEC 79 (2010)
FAR 81(2008), 88(2011)
AUD 82(2008), 95(8/31/11)....DONE
BEC 79 (2010)
FAR 81(2008), 88(2011)
AUD 82(2008), 95(8/31/11)....DONE
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Jeff - another71.com
offlineadminLook for them after the holiday.
Posted 10 months ago # -
IwannaBaCPA
offlineMemberI personally have an accountant's mind, so numbers and figures are my thing...I am betting the majority of the rest of you would agree, so seeing the passing rates is an important part of all this...
Posted 10 months ago # -
NoScores2Display4thisSection
offlineMemberstill not out yet i dont think. interesting since Q1 came out like April 7th or something
I think Jeff (correct me Jeff if I'm wrong) was predicting above for Q2 to come out right after July 4th holiday?
REG 68 (2008), 82 (2010)
BEC 79 (2010)
FAR 81(2008), 88(2011)
AUD 82(2008), 95(8/31/11)....DONEPosted 10 months ago # -
jomarie
offlineMemberWell here we are on the 15th with nothing yet!!!!!!!!! I would like to know.
Since 2008....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!)
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011)
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73 - Rematch scheduled on May 29, 2012
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70 (Are you kidding me?????) - July 17th, 2012 -> Rematch!!
I WILL BECOME A CPA IN 2012!!!Posted 10 months ago # -
Jeff - another71.com
offlineadminPosted 10 months ago # -
IwannaBaCPA
offlineMemberWow! That is much better than Q1! I am surprised to see FAR lower than REG, but happy to see AUD so high because I take that next week...REG rates scare me :(
Posted 10 months ago # -
Jeff - another71.com
offlineadminVote: why are the 2011 scores down vs 2010?
Posted 10 months ago # -
CPAMan
offlineMemberI doubt it's the written communication. If that were the case, then BEC's pass rate would've increased. I would think this has to do with the Sims being worth more points or people didn't update their materials for the 2011 exams. Or maybe the AICPA is less lenient on the "curve."
FAR: 52, 66, 73, 61, 89
AUD: 47, 87
BEC: 80
REG: 64, 74, 84
DONE!!!!Posted 10 months ago # -
Jeff - another71.com
offlineadminMaybe - I think BEC topics could be the most difficult to write essays about. You're writing about processes, concepts, analysis, etc.
The other topics are more concrete...you have a client that wants to do ______, please inform them of the tax implications.
The CFO wants to know the difference between FIFO and LIFO in a period of rising prices....
etc.
Just my 1.5ยข
Posted 10 months ago # -
NoScores2Display4thisSection
offlineMemberI think having to complete 6-7 tabs freaks candidates out, especially if time is really tight. Prior to 2011, candidates could fill out most of 1 tab, do the essay and a researchQ and move on.
REG 68 (2008), 82 (2010)
BEC 79 (2010)
FAR 81(2008), 88(2011)
AUD 82(2008), 95(8/31/11)....DONEPosted 10 months ago # -
CPAMan
offlineMemberI think FAR is better now, as far as time is concerned. Before, you'd have to complete 90 MCQs, 2 written communications, 2 research, and 2 LONG Sims in 4 hours. With the new format, there's no written communication, only 1 research, and 5 shorter Sims. I honestly don't know how anyone was able to finish FAR and pass it last year. It was just too much.
FAR: 52, 66, 73, 61, 89
AUD: 47, 87
BEC: 80
REG: 64, 74, 84
DONE!!!!Posted 10 months ago # -
CPAMan
offlineMember@Philly- I agree. The AICPA controls the passing rate when they come up with your score. I think they plan the passing rate all along. That's how they scale everyone's score. They're obviously trying to make this exam harder to pass.
FAR: 52, 66, 73, 61, 89
AUD: 47, 87
BEC: 80
REG: 64, 74, 84
DONE!!!!Posted 10 months ago # -
yankeeaccountant
offlineMemberIt definitely could be the AICPA trying to hold to a certain percentage, but I also think it could be the change in the exam with the sims. The sims are a big part of the exam. I wonder if anyone who passed an exam in Q1 or Q2 didn't finish all the sims? It seems like the old format was such that one could not finish all the sims and still pass the exam( at least it wasn't unusual to read that on the boards)...curious about that now.
Posted 10 months ago # -
Minimorty
offlineMemberI know everyone likes to blame the AICPA about everything, but I am actually thrilled the passing rates are low. I wish they would drop the passing rate to like 25%. It just makes the designation that much more valuable to those who are able to obtain it.
Posted 10 months ago # -
IwannaBaCPA
offlineMember@minimorty:
I am not sure how valuable the CPA license would be with a passing rate of 25% as there would certainly be a shortage of CPAs and that alone would have a huge negative impact on the profession. Given the 18 month window, it would be nearly impossible to pass all 4 parts with rates that low...I mean, based on what you suggest, why not just raise the passing score to 88? Then you would have failed FAR...@yankeeaccountant:
I did not even understand one of my FAR sims. I didn't leave it totally blank, but I put rubbish for an answer and it was certainly incomplete. I passed in Q2! I think it is possible to pass and not complete all the sims...but I don't you could leave more than 1 totally blank. Who knows?!Posted 10 months ago # -
Minimorty
offlineMember@IwannaBeCPA
If the passing score was 88, I would have studied more and gotten a 92.
Just because there wouldnt be as many CPAs doesnt mean the profession would be hurting. You can be an accountant without being a CPA. All I am saying is that it wouldnt be a bad thing is there were fewer CPAs. I truly believe there would be more value to the designation with fewer of us competing for the same jobs.
Posted 10 months ago # -
dhuffman
offlineMemberHere in the NE corner of OK we're going to have a real problem soon as most of the govt auditors are either retiring or just not wanting to do govt auditing any more. I'm not a CPA yet and so far the major drive for me to get that designation will be helping my firm out when our Sr CPA retires plus if/when I move that designation along with my CFE and CGAP should help me stay in the govt audit arena. I absolutely love what I do. I passed AUD and REG but lost both to not passing the 2011 BEC and FAR. I plan on hitting them again in 2012 after relearning what I missed in not being an acct major.
Posted 10 months ago # -
IwannaBaCPA
offlineMember@kandisjoy: Thanks for the suggestion. I switched it up...my hubby said the same thing, but I decided he was wrong...LOL! I appreciate you giving my blog a look too :)
Posted 10 months ago # -
yankeeaccountant
offlineMember@Iwannabeacpa,
I actually liked the font!!! I think it is nice to see something different instead of the same old fonts. I myself like copperplate gothic!!
Best of luck to you this window! I think I read that you have Audit coming up......good luck. I am sitting for REG at the end of July and then Audit the end of August--hopefully then I can be done .crossing my fingers :)
Posted 10 months ago # -
CPAMan
offlineMember@IwannaBaCPA- If they changed the passing score to an 88, I would've still passed FAR but would've failed AUD. Ouch! Seriously, if they did that, these exams would probably have like a 10% pass rate. I don't understand why they have to even make the passing rate a 75. Why not 70?? Weird!
FAR: 52, 66, 73, 61, 89
AUD: 47, 87
BEC: 80
REG: 64, 74, 84
DONE!!!!Posted 10 months ago # -
kandisjoy
offlineMember@IwannaBaCPA - No problem! It's not that I didn't LIKE the font, it's just that my eyes hurt when I read it. It was definitely a fun font! Maybe I'm just getting old. I'm only 26 but it seems like my eyes are always hurting, probably from staring at two computer screens all day and reading tiny little font. I appreciate you changing the font, I'll definitely be checking out your blog again! :o) Take care and I wish you the best of luck on your next exam.
FAR: 71, 77
BEC: 70, 82
AUD: 62, 78
REG: 71, 68, 85
CA Licensed 11/2011Posted 10 months ago # -
IwannaBaCPA
offlineMember@yankeeaccountant: I changed the font to something between what it was and something boring...I like playing around with different fonts and color schemes :) I have just the opposite exams this window, AUD next week and REG on 8-31. I really think I can nail Audit, but everyone is making me afraid of REG! I just don't know what to expect...good luck on both your exams this window! I am hoping we can both be in the minority come September :)
@CPAMan: I have always wondered about why the passing score was a 75...what makes that the magic number?! I wonder how much the passing rates would change if they just dropped it to a 74 or increased it to a 76. Crazy to think about, but a lot of people score right around that range...at least we aren't having to take all 4 parts at once and score at least a 50 in order for passing scores to count or whatever they did in the past...that seems crazy!
@kandisjoy: Thanks for the encouragement. I wish you the best with REG next month! You take it 5 days before I do...I am sure you are really sick of this whole process and when you pass REG next month you can finally say you are done! I am crossing my fingers that the both of us can say that come September!!
@everyone: I love coming to this forum and getting encouragement, tips and advice. It has made this whole painful process so much better! THANKS in a big big way! (and thanks to Jeff for creating this place for us...)
Posted 10 months ago # -
WhyEvenTry
offlineMemberLet's be honest here!
The passing rates have declined b/c of the new 60-40 weight on the scoring. In the past, with the 70-30 weight (actually more of an 80 - 20 because the WC was 10%, leaving the Sims to be only 20%), you could nail the MCQ and WC and barely complete the Sims and still get a passing score. This year, you HAVE to save plenty of time for the Sims in order to pass. I have yet to hear a story of someone not finishing the last Sim or two and still pass. I heard the story of not finishing the Sims and still passing countless times with the 2010 testing weights.
On all my Sims for the 2011 exams, I saved at least 2 hours for the Sims (other than BEC, saved 1 hour), and went 3 for 3.
BEC - 71, 74, 77 (Feb - 2011)
FAR - 73, 78 (Feb - 2011)
REG - 83 (Nov 2010)
AUD - 71, 84 (May 2011) - Done!! CPA licensed in TX (July 2011)Posted 10 months ago # -
Jeff - another71.com
offlineadminGood post...
Posted 10 months ago # -
CPAMan
offlineMemberBut I thought the CPA exam is graded on how other people did. That's how they supposedly scale your score. That's why there are myths that the exam is "curved." So if people are doing poorly because of the new Sims, it now makes me wonder how they grade these exams and scale your score.
FAR: 52, 66, 73, 61, 89
AUD: 47, 87
BEC: 80
REG: 64, 74, 84
DONE!!!!Posted 10 months ago # -
yankeeaccountant
offlineMemberI agree with Whyeventry. I posted a comment along the same lines. When I first started this last August, alot of the posts regarding sims were about skipping one or not finishing one and still passing the test. It was a common post. I don't see that kind of comment now. The sims portion of the exam definitely has changed the dynamic in my opinion.
Posted 10 months ago # -
kb24
offlineModeratorI agree with the reasoning in yankee's and whyeventry's posts. If you used to be able to pass with poor SIM scores, but now can't, it's going to affect the passing rate.
@CPAMan - My understanding is that the examiners use data from test questions to determine the weights that should be applied. They look at how many people got it right and evaluate the chances of guessing correctly. Once they assign the weight and begin using it as a real question, though, they don't directly compare how people do. Rather, they calculate scores based on the weights of the correctly answered questions.
FAR 4/1/11 - 89
AUD 4/15/11 - 85
REG 4/29/11 - 80
BEC 5/13/11 - 85Posted 10 months ago # -
IwannaBaCPA
offlineMemberWell I think they throw everyone's name in a hat and then randomly assign scores as they pull names out...I mean, I am still in disbelief that I passed! And I know many others are in shock they didn't...
Posted 10 months ago # -
CPAMan
offlineMember@IwannaBaCPA- Someone said that same thing in another thread and I will say the same think I said over there. I am 100% sure they don't do such a thing. I've taken these tests before without studying much and I failed miserably. Then, I study like crazy and pass! For those in disbelief that they passed.... it's because you know more than you think. For those in disbelief that they didn't pass..... it's because they were overconfident and they THINK they know the material well enough when, in fact, they don't.
FAR: 52, 66, 73, 61, 89
AUD: 47, 87
BEC: 80
REG: 64, 74, 84
DONE!!!!Posted 10 months ago # -
IwannaBaCPA
offlineMember@CPAMan: I was honsestly just being sarcastic...obviously they don't do that as it would be unethical. I just think it feels that way at times. You make good points about people not realizing they are/aren't prepared well enough to pass, but I think that a good amount of luck is more of a factor than people want to admit.
Posted 10 months ago # -
NoScores2Display4thisSection
offlineMember@IwannaBaCPA maybe luck in the sense that the page from your review course you happen to be looking over at the last minute in the Prometric waiting area/lobby happened to be an important piece of what was on your exam
REG 68 (2008), 82 (2010)
BEC 79 (2010)
FAR 81(2008), 88(2011)
AUD 82(2008), 95(8/31/11)....DONEPosted 9 months ago # -
CPAMan
offlineMemberTo get a 75, yes, that's luck. Many people aim for a 75 and get a 75, but it's risky business. So luck is a big factor there. But to do well on the exam (i.e. get higher than an 80), it's all based on how well you studied. When someone gets a 95 on FAR, I hardly think it's luck. I think they just really know their stuff.
Also, I do not think it's a great idea to study the morning of your exam. Take it easy and a relax. Save the stress until your exam time. You've stressed yourself enough over the past month or so trying to prepare. Always relax the day before and the morning of your exam. This is not the kind of exam where you can cram last minute studying. It can make things worse instead of better.
FAR: 52, 66, 73, 61, 89
AUD: 47, 87
BEC: 80
REG: 64, 74, 84
DONE!!!!Posted 9 months ago #
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