Comments on: CPA Exam pass rates released for Q2 2009; up over Q1

By: Name

Name — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:00:32 +0000

I took the exam on 8/29, and felt the same way. i was prepared forthe test i think. But the simulation were outragous. it wasn't that it was so difficult, i think the time was an issue. I am happy to hear i was not the oly one

By: bratman2597

bratman2597 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:52:38 +0000

I just took the FAR on the 28th and was utterly shocked by the content of the simulations. I was expected one basic case or something similar to what I found on the REG exam. However, the two simulations on FAR made me step back for a minute. I was able to finish, but must have wasted 10 minutes or more just flipping between tabs because I was struggling through each one. I used Wiley as a preparation guide and got no indication that the simulations would be like that. It was very tough!

By: T. B.

T. B. — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:04:47 +0000

I took the financial reporting yesterday and was surprised about the contents of the simulations. I finished one simulation and barely did half of the second one. The multiple choice sections were okay but I spent about half of the time completing them. How do you feel about the August FARE. Did every candidate in the July/August window have the same simulations or was AICPA testing new simulations in August?

By: nycegurl

nycegurl — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:10:03 +0000

Same here!!! I even thought I passed AUD!!! but another 71. I used Bisk.

By: nycegurl

nycegurl — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:10:03 +0000

Same here!!! I even thought I passed AUD!!! but another 71. I used Bisk.

By: mlav

mlav — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:53:29 +0000

I found out yesterday I passed FAR with an 80! I am done! All four parts passed. It took me two years and 13 attempts. For anyone who is discouraged I just want to say keep at it. The exam is more a test of perseverance than anything else.

By: Allyson67

Allyson67 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:03:43 +0000

Congratulations! I'm curious too about the difficulty level this window and the success rate. I took REG yesterday and felt completely defeated. I studied with Becker for a good 5 weeks and felt as prepared as I could be.

The sims were nothing like anything in my study materials. I still can't even find the answer, though I know it was something I learned at some point in college.

By: jackzues

jackzues — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:27:30 +0000

Same here. I bombed on the Sims. Basically, didn't know either one and got both research wrong. I guess I wrote good essays. I must have been solid on MCQ's, although I felt there were quite a few I didn't get right. Either way I got an 87!!! Can't believe it. Taking BEC this Thursday… and then I'm done!!!

By: modina

modina — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:24:10 +0000

Congratulations!! Any tips for Reg? I'm taking it in October

By: Name

Name — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:18:38 +0000

Got my Reg score a 91, thought I would be 73-78. WOW!!! Using Becker, Took BEC today and felt well prepare