Which is worse: FAR or REG?

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Which is worse: FAR or REG?

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Started 6 months ago by julia_z
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julia_z

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I failed FAR once before and studying for it was the most torturous thing i have ever done in my life. I have not taken REG yet. I heard that it is baaaad. Which one do you think is worse: regulation or financial accounting?

BEC - 78
AUD - 78
FAR - 86
REG - 02/29/2012
NY Candidate
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Posted 6 months ago #
KasiaS

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To me REG is way, way worse than FAR but then again I'm not in the least a tax person. In fact, I'm pretty sure I'm allergic to anything tax related. lol

FAR 88 (07/15/11)
BEC 83 (08/31/11)
AUD 81 (10/15/11)
REG 83 (11/26/11)

Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

Posted 6 months ago #
atelery

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FAR is the worst for studying, but for the actual exam, OMG, REG is the hardest to me.

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don't give up, this exam is not easy.

Posted 6 months ago #
julia_z

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@atelery - that's what i heard: that the actual REG exam is harder even though you prepare it for it. Sigh... looking forward to studying for it :(

BEC - 78
AUD - 78
FAR - 86
REG - 02/29/2012
NY Candidate

Posted 6 months ago #
broadstreet

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Reg was not bad at all.

REG - 11/15/11 - 80
BEC - 01/17/12 - hopefull
AUD - 02/28/12
FAR - 05/31/12

Posted 6 months ago #
kandisjoy

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REG was more difficult for me. I loath phase outs, contracts, and nit-picky laws. I at least found FAR interesting. Some of the FAR concepts were more difficult to grasp, but I think that the actual TEST for REG is more difficult than the FAR test. Hand made note cards, CPAexcel, and the Ninja notes were my best friends for REG.

FAR: 71, 77
BEC: 70, 82
AUD: 62, 78
REG: 71, 68, 85

CA Licensed 11/2011

Posted 6 months ago #
julia_z

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@KasiaS - good luck with your exam on 26th!
@Atelery - Good luck with your exam on the 30th

So not looking forward to starting my studies for REG on Monday

BEC - 78
AUD - 78
FAR - 86
REG - 02/29/2012
NY Candidate

Posted 6 months ago #
KasiaS

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@julia_z - Thank you! I hope to report good things tomorrow. I'm petrified.

FAR 88 (07/15/11)
BEC 83 (08/31/11)
AUD 81 (10/15/11)
REG 83 (11/26/11)

Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

Posted 6 months ago #
Peanut

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REG to me, by far was the most difficult. I barely passed FAR but it really was not that bad. I think FAR has a huge curve.

AUD 59, 72 :( 72 AGAIN :( :(
REG 59, 60, 80
FAR 67, 75
BEC 58, 79

Posted 6 months ago #
atelery

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@julia_z,

THANK YOU :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish you best of luck on 1/13 as well. that day is my best friend's b-day so I will not forget and I will be praying for you.

~~~~~Passed~~~~~
don't give up, this exam is not easy.

Posted 6 months ago #
letsfixthis

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I haven't even taken REG yet and I can tell you that it sucks way worse than FAR. Can't wait!

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BEC: 87 (7/13/11)
FAR: 86 (8/31/11)
AUD: 99 (10/6/11)
REG: 88 (11/30/11)
Ethics: 100
(Illinois)

Used Becker for all four parts. Supplemented it with Wiley Test Bank for FAR and REG (HIGHLY recommended) and NINJA notes.

Posted 6 months ago #
Yvonne570

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REG has the lowest pass rate out of all sections this year. It's really bad. I had straight As in college through my masters. Passed AUD and FAR but was really low with REG.

However, it could be okay if you have more experience in this area. I know candidates who work at CPA firms who have experience with taxation. They had to focus more on the law. They seem to do better. Guess experience is the biggest asset to get through this section.

AUD - Passed:)
FAR - Passed:)
REG - Retake TBD
BEC - Missed by 3 points Retake TBD

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