FAR Motivation

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    I just started studying FAR for the first time and already I feel like it is sucking the life out of me!!! I just finished the second lecture and started the multiple choice, which is really kicking my butt and I’m losing self-confidence. Any advice on how to study? I usually work through the problem and if it’s wrong figure out why and keep a notebook of “study tips” or little statements that I should remember (ie: Record loss when it happens, defer gains). Any advice would be greatly appreciated 🙂

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    #212747
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    and here:

    https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/far-review-planning

    And I feel exact same way. Financial accounting is not as difficult, as it is boring for me… I like concepts better than numbers.

    #212748
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    Ok. I'm done with the lectures having done so little of the homework questions. I tried to do the questions as i went along but it was taking so long and i was afraid not to finish the lectures. I am taking FAR on 11/04 and left with about 19days. i just started on the questions starting from the latest chapters i finished going back to chapter 1. i now feel overwhelmed coz i am faced with so so many questions to do and still start the Final review. this is my last exam and i just feel so so tired in the process when i'm so close to finishing. someone pliz tell me its doable i mean based on the strategy i've started already, i feel like i did it wrong. can i really get back on track and finish these questions and Final Review in time for my test?????

    #212749
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    You can get through it as long as you really buckle down and get it donw. Try going through a chapter in the book and then doing the problems for each chapter, that way your reviewing the text material as you go as well. FAR is just long and its just awful haha

    I would try and get through the questions multipel times. and do progressive exams in the software as you go to gauge yoru progress.

    #212750
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    Thanks CPAPlease!!!! I needed that. A boost!!!

    #212751
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    No problem! FAR is a beast!

    #212752
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    I just need some kind of advice on what to do. I took Reg In August and failed.65) I have been checking the state board to at least see my score analysis, at least to see my weakest area. Although looking at my score, I feel like I am weak in all area but still want to know. I

    bought yaeger homestudy and it has about 10 tape. I am working on tape five which dosn't seem like a lot of progress. I am trying my best by puting at least 15-20 hours a week because I work full time and I have 4 year old. I also follow Yaeger's guideline by doing all the multiple choice question before watching another tape.

    My problem is that I have lost all the confidence in me about the exam. I am always scare that even with all my effort that I might fail again just because I have not been able to pass one. I am not strong in communication because English is my second language. I desperately want to be a CPA but I am fighting hard to overcome my fear. Has any of you been in this king of situation? I have spent so much money, it is no longer about money, it is just what I want to be. I have Reg retake in November.

    Any advice to overcome my fear.

    #212753
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    Exam64:

    Was the 65 in REG the very first CPA exam you have taken? Have you taken others and failed? If it was your very first exam, you might be underestimating how much studying it actually takes to pass an exam. I don't think you can just watch videos and then jump to questions and expect to get it. You have to study the material, takes notes, make flashcards, etc. Once it starts clicking in your head, then you'll know you are making progress.

    #212754
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    Exam 64,First – couldn't agree more with Tim94111 about flashcards and stuff. You need to make sure you STUDY the material.

    Second, beleive me, there is nothing unique about the way you feel – you have fear of failing exam despite all the effort… I feel exact the same way about each exams I've taken and about exams I am going to take. It's just like fear of losing the job – always with you. I'm certain most of CPA candidates have it. Because this exam is very serious, has lots of info to study… very difficult.

    Best thing to do is to study as hard as you can, and try to focus on getting your knowledge, not on thoughts about failures… positive thinking may sound like something banal, but it really helps. Say to yourself that eventually you will pass, no matter how hard it is… Look at people here, some of them made 3-4 attempts for each session!

    One of things they often say on this forum – failure is when you give up trying to reach your goal…

    #212755
    therb
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    I am currently studying to retake FAR right now too. I took it in August and failed with a 74. I also retook REG last week, which I had gotten a 74 on the first time too. My test date for FAR is in two weeks, so my time to review is minimal. I've decided to intensely study the Final Review for Becker, because there is just too much information to go through the giant book in detail again. I'm not sure if anyone else has been in this position before, but I think it might be the best option for such a short retake (and considering I only need ONE FREAKIN' POINT). Regardless, I sympathize with anyone else who is struggling with FAR, because lets be real – this test is SERIOUS.

    Anyone else have any experience with Becker Final Review? I'm just hoping it rekindles my memory to where it was 6 weeks ago.

    BEC 75 - REG 74, 88 - FAR 74,89 - AUD 92

    DONE FOREVER

    #212756
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    I used the Becker Final reviews for every section. I liked them, for each one I felt liek they explained something a little differently than the book that made me go oohhhh now I get it!

    However, I don't think they are much use without the rest of the course. I would recommend at least skimming through the chapters again as well as going back through the practice problems and supplementals in each chapter. Wouldn't hurt to review the simulations either

    #212757
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    The final review is set up to only take 6-10 hours total including problems and simulations

    #212758
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    I totally agree that the Review is useless without the other course, however I already DID all the intensive studying that is required, and I was definitely prepared to pass the test, I just did not perform well on actual test day. My time management was terrible, and I had 45 mins for both sims which didn't even give me an opportunity to guess. I feel like as long as I can get back to what I knew the first time I went in and I use my time better this next time, I should be in a good way to pass. Yeah? haha

    BEC 75 - REG 74, 88 - FAR 74,89 - AUD 92

    DONE FOREVER

    #212759
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    Ya it sounds like you did a good job studying it for sure! I'd probably go back and do the homework problems again to supplement the final review, theres so many more questions than in the final review I think those will help refresh your memory.

    Or maybe go through all the supplementals if you feel comfortable with just that! I went through all the homework questions like three time haha, but it takes forever for things to stick in my head!

    For the sims, my personal strategy is to always hit the written comm. part first if possible, it counts for the largest amount of points so at least if you run out of time you'll have that section done!

    #212760
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    I've been taking final review for each session. Auditing – whatever, i was confident about it.

    For BEC – I really think it took me from not passing to passing.

    Overall, I think it's an amazing thing cause it deals with more difficult questions and presents info differently.

    So, yeah, i think it'll be able to overcome 1 point difference… provided that you do some kind of Sample final exam or progress test after it – to make sure you really remember everything.

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