08. Dec, 2008 
Let me be the first to say that I really don’t have any special insight about score releases. I do however know a few numbers at NASBA that have proven to be reliable (which I will call when the time is right) and I also know what they have done in the past to use as a benchmark.
With that said, the AICPA released fewer than 50% of the Wave 1 scores last month when I thought they would release close to 75%, so take everything with a grain of salt.
During the last wave, I correctly predicted the NASBA release for REG and FAR…I was off on AUD and BEC is the engine that gets the whole thing moving.
Here are my predictions for the Oct/Nov 2008 Wave 2 (NASBA) release…
- BEC Oct/Nov **2007** Wave 2 release (IL BOA): 12/14
- BEC Jul/AUG Wave 2 release: 9/15 (Monday)
- BEC Oct/Nov Wave 2 release prediction: 12/15 (Monday)
- BEC Actual Wave 2 release (IL BOA): 12/16 (Tuesday)
- BEC Actual Wave 2 release (NASBA): 12/17 (Wednesday)
- REG Oct/Nov **2007** Wave 2 release (IL BOA): 12/18
- REG Jul/AUG Wave 2 release: 9/16 (Tuesday)
- REG Oct/Nov Wave 2 release prediction 12/16 (Tuesday)
- REG Actual Wave 2 release (IL BOA): 12/17 (Wednesday)
- REG Actual Wave 2 release (NASBA): 12/18 (Thursday)
- AUD Oct/Nov **2007** Wave 2 release: 12/19 (Wednesday)
- AUD Jul/AUG Wave 2 release: 9/18 (Thursday)
- AUD Oct/Nov Wave 2 release prediction: 12/18 (Thursday)
- AUD Actual Wave 2 release (IL BOA): 12/18 (Thursday)
- AUD Actual Wave 2 release (NASBA): 12/19 (Friday)
- FAR Oct/Nov **2007** Wave 2 release: 12/22 (Saturday)
- FAR Jul/AUG Wave 2 release: 9/22 (Monday)
- FAR Oct/Nov Wave 2 release prediction: 12/22 (Monday)
- FAR Actual Wave 2 release (IL BOA): 12/19 (Friday)
- FAR Actual Wave 2 release (NASBA): 12/22 (Monday)
Good luck everyone.
See Also: CPA Exam Scores and predictions from previous windows.
WI folks, I took REG in mid-November and still have not received my score. Are people receiving their scores via mail yet???
To the person in Idaho waiting on their REG score. I am in Utah and took REG on 11/29. My score for REG appeared on the NASBA website on 12/25 (the 78 was a great Christmas present). But I haven’t gotten the score in the mail yet. I just got my FAR score in the mail on 12/27 and got my score online on 12/23 or 12/24 (I can’t remember). I hope that this gives you a better idea about your REG score.
Rob in TX, Im taking BEC on Jan 3rd in TX as well….I guess we both like the torture! This is my 4th time to take BEC!!! Hopefully the 4th time is the charm!
Thanks for the input Utah! I was hoping it just got delayed with the holiday. Congratulations on passing Reg! What a nice Christmas present!
ouch; I will put another hour in tonight on that note
good luck on 01/03
I have a question. If I need to retake a section, what is the procedure?
If I need to retake a section, what is the procedure?
Go to the NASBA website and there’s a button re-register for an exam. You’ll get an NTS via e-mail within a week or so (if you select that option)…then, register your exam with Prometric once you set a date.
A71…I haven’t received my FAR score in TX. Is there anyway that I do not get it prior to the beginning of the next testing window?
I would expect it this week by Wednesday…sorry you’ve had to wait so long!
Ok, something came up where I put in my jurisdiction ID#, DOB and state, but it says there is an error, so I guess I will call tomorrow…thanks for the quick response though!
Try making your jurisdiction ID your SSN.
Hmm…no, still doesn’t work. Thanks though, I’ll call tomorrow. I am, curious what the availability will be like for the first week in Jan. after that, it’s May for me!
I have my exam in january for BEC and FARE in February. I want to purchase the Cram from Yaeger and was wondering if you think i should wait for the 2009 one to be released or to just go with the 2008 version?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I mean how much could really be updated
Tex is released by TSBOA so don’t bother with OASIS
And it is official as of today I have been waiting for 12 weeks for REG. I love this system. I am glad that I could think about taking either Reg or FAR in late January if I missed them. Oh but wait I have not received scores on either…
Frustrated Dan in WI
I hear ya Dan! I’m still waiting for AUD in WI. Do you have to contact information for the WI coordinator?
I just got FAR in TX this morning…75!
Nicely done!
Still waiting on REG in Wisconsin as well. I’m glad that I stumbled on this site since I thought I was the only one. Let me know what you guys find out from the coordinator
I got a message from the WI coordinator she said WI scores will be posted the first week in Jan. I hope she is just telling us the last possible day they could be released, with the chance of earlier.
That is what she said…
Dan
I hope this week counts as the first week of January?
75 SWEET CHICKEN DINNER CONGRATS
Dan in TX….I recommend you focus the remaining of your studies on the cost accounting areas and the IT area since they make up at least 60% of the exam…If you have that nailed down and have done a decent amount of reveiw on the other 2 areas, you will be guaranteed to pass it…. good luck on 1/02…
Is anyone willing to sell me Wiley 13.0 BEC(only) Software.
I taking the test in February. 2009 version is released in February. Waiting is cutting close, so buying 2008 used copy looks like my best option.
I have a question. I am still waiting for my REG score. On the NASBA site it says that only scores from the current testing window are available online. Does that mean that if I don’t receive my score in the next 2 days I will have to wait to receive it via snailmail only?
Wiley BEC software – from the manufacturer…sale of used stuff isn’t allowed because I’ll get nasty messages from corporate attorneys.
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470135271.html
No your score will be online for atleast january
Thx for the advice I am doing alot of IT and cost and mgt activities
doing much of everything actually I've done 2 mock tests covering pieces of everything
with a 86 first on Sunday and 93 with second on Monday
although the questions are pulled from a huge question bank they are still from my review course so I figure the actual exam can easily be ten points less atleast this is what I experienced in Audit(although I passed 1st try)
So anyway I will do these big simulated 3 testlet ninety question test once a day on Tues, Wed, & Thurs before the big bang on Friday 01/02/09.
Additionally, I am hitting up some more detailed areas like to get down some of those capital budgeting techniques and process costing
Does anyone know if you can watch the Becker review on a dvd player, or on your computer only?
not sure call customer service and ask
Becker is big$$$$ so they better be flexible
As far as I know…Yaeger is the only course that allows you to view their course lectures via computer or your home DVD player…a distinct advantage for those tired of being chained to their kitchen table and computer.
I am going to purchase the Yaeger cram dvds b/c i have an exam in January and February. I figured i would get the 2008 version per the website b/c it will get delivered sooner. Anyone know if these cram dvds get updated every year or when they should be expected to be delivered if you get the 2009 one.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Rob in TX…sorry I called you Dan! Just watched Dan in Real Life the movie and I guess it was on my mind….
Jen in TX
Ha ha I know thanks for heads up Jen in TX
I just keep coming across more and more stuff that might show up on the test
the cpareviewforfree tests are wooping me I got an 85 on last one
Finally received Audit in Texas – 95. I am done.
- that was worth the wait!
Anyone know if these cram dvds get updated every year or when they should be expected to be delivered if you get the 2009 one.
Yaeger re-films their crams every year to make sure they’re current. I saw your comment and asked them about the schedule. They are planning on filming the crams in January – starting around the weekend of the 10th. Typically, it takes 2 days (Sat/Sun) per cram course and they invite students to watch it live for a super cheap price…basically the cost of adding you to the webcast (like $25 or something like that).
Keep this in mind…after it’s filmed the cram will be at it’s normal price for an archived DVD, so you can save some serious $$ if your schedule is flexible. I’ll let you know as soon as I hear the specific schedule so that you can plan around it.
Is BEC still all MC?
yep…BEC is still all MCQ through at least 2009.
With BEC do you think being all MCQ is good or bad?
So…any chane of NASBA being open today and sending me my NTS to re-take AUD? Are they open Friday? or am I waiting until next week? (For something with a lot of time constraints, there sure is a lot of waiting)
Happy New Years Eve, Reg scores finally posted in WI!
aaaarrrrrgggghhhh!!!!! My REG score is still not up in WI. I hate this. Time is ticking before busy season and a possible retake.
Why so frustrated, frustrated Dan in WI? I was upset to finally get my REG score today, even if it was a 92. I just love that thrill of being able to check for a score every morning. The rush as you hit that submit button nearly makes me wet myself. Just wish I had another exam to take so that I could feel that excitement just one more time!
Still no audit in WI for me. Looks like I’m going to end up waiting until next week.
I took audit last yr and still no grade sniff sniff
that is a long wait
sorry bub it will be what it is try not lose any hair over it
It was a happy new year for me, audit in WI was up this morning!!! 90!!
left last night at about 7:00 for dinner and checked right before I left: ERROR score not found. Got home at about 3:30 and thought I would check again just for the hell of it: 89!!!!
Prep for battle is complete at 01:00hrs wish me luck with BEC
I bet that Yeager will get me the 75 golden points!
Either that or countless hrs I spent studying either way tomorrow I continue the war prep for round three diving into Reg with my back against the wall and 37 days to the 3rd epic battle in this soon to be classic historical saga of good ovr evil
Good luck.
In a testing window does everyone receive the same simulations for (a section) or are they ramdomly assign to a test taker?
My NTS is late, I signed up for exam sections 10 days ago. No NTS yet!
I assume there is a back log from everyone trying to sign up.
ok my BEC exam went well I feel it was fair and that I passed; my only issue was with 2 questions I picked a answer for each and then I spent the last 4 mins looking at them and then timed out.
My question is will timing out effect my score?
My question
Ok, incase you are wondering I found this on the CPA Examination alert letter they distribute on cpa-exam org
If you did not click on “Done” to signify completion of the last
testlet/simulation, your responses will be captured. Examination
responses are automatically saved in “time out” situations.
With that being said I am guessing my score at 75-85%; it was a hard test and I feel my prep from cpaexcel was outstanding and the yeager cram got me focused accordingly.
Tonight I pick up back where I left off with Reg!
Good luck – let us known when you get your score.
Was there a lot of Cost Acounting question?
Rob in TX….you aren’t going to give yourself at least a night’s break?
My BEC is tomorrow…I hope I feel the same way you do about yours..
well its the luck of the draw….the % was in the lower part of the range then I had hoped; I actually like cost acctg….Jen in TX it is a wide area of material tested so knowing everything is impossible I had to dig deep on some and others where simple it is really the luck of the draw I wish I had more IT but I did not see the massive amount I studied for kind of a damper but I think that is why so many fail it; because the pool is so huge; mine where picked without care it truely was a random shot gun blast from the question bank……I can’t wait to see my grade
One question for another 71 how long till I get my score?///joke ha ha
I think it is so cruel that the 3 on my 73 is made from an 8, I have looked at my score to long and should be studying
IT IS HOW THEY MAKE MONEY SO YOU GET A 73 AND PAY AGAIN IT IS A RIP-OFF BS WAY FOR THEM TO MAKE A LIVING
There is no transparency. How does the scale work? You could have gotten a 82 but was scaled down.
always bring a lucky charm and keep it in your pocket; leaving it in the locker is the biggest no no for getting the magic 75 rabbit out of NASBAs magical hat
Has anyone in IL received their paper scores through snail mail yet? I can’t celebrate until I have the official scores in my hand!
I like how they take my money, but no NTS. I have been waiting for 2 weeks!
better call; I always get mine in like 18hrs; I think the delay is the holidays but still it should be there today
-thanks will do
Help!! Please give me some advice. Can you pass with only doing the research and communications tabs of the simulations? I took FAR on Jan 2, doing exactly that. But I’m really scared because it was the last day of my testing window! I have passed the other three sections, but stand to lose 2 of them in the next week.
research tabs are not weighted very heavy from what I’ve heard I am not sure
communication is important I have heard that
it will be ok if you did stong in more then one area and comparible in all others
I think if you did weaker in two sections it would have to have a realy stong section with a higher percent to pass
all in all it is passable it is a blow though because matching is always a chance of luck if you atleast answer everything; but I am sure you already know this
don’t worry it will be what it will all you can do is pray for strong communication and MC scores
Has anyone taken AUD in this test window? How do it go?
Has anyone taken AUD in this test window? How do it go?
To accommodate you and people with similar questions, I started a new post for this to make it easier.
Jeff
How would I filter to only read AUD posts?
re: January 3, 2009 11:38 PM
Anonymous said…
Has anyone in IL received their paper scores through snail mail yet? I can’t celebrate until I have the official scores in my hand!
IL has beeen trying hard to get out the official score notices to candidates. We have prepared and sent ~3/4 of those received but still have a significant number to process and mail. My apologies for the delay. We hope to be at 100% staffing next week so we can take care of the rest of the score notices.
Joanne Vician
Joanne – I haven’t received my paper confirmation either.
Thanks again for all that you do!
Frenz I want to learn more about CPA course… I am finding it difficult to find the answers to my foll Q's :
1. Can I, an Indian Chartered Accountant take CPA Exam?
2. Is it just 1 exam to write (containing 4 papers). I mean what exactly is course duration?
3. What is the course fees & allied fees, if any?
4. Do I have to visit US to give CPA exam or can I give it in India itself or some nearby countries like singapore?
5. Do I need to give IQEX being an international candidate?
Friends, kindly help me out with above specific Q's. Pls dont provide any related links. Pls write up.
Thanks a tonn in advance.
God Bless.
Dhval, contact the Board of Accountancy through which you want to test and they will answer your questions. Each state is different. No exams are given outside the US and jurisdictions such as Guam, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Go to http://www.nasba.org and click on CPA Exam. You can then find out how to reach the state you want. This is not the right place to get answers to your questions.
Good site, admin.
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