CA PETH ethics exam - Page 2

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  • #199280
    Anonymous
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    I have taken two tests already. They were totally different questions. But I received emails from Calcpa to tell me which questions I did wrong and what the wrong answers are. Is this new? Because my friend told me they did not tell her which questions she did wrong when she took the exam a year ago. And she just saw two different sets of tests. Is there anyone take the exam recently? Is the third attempt will be a totally different one?

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  • #1559497
    Xsnob1234
    Participant

    I felt the Ethics exam was “trickier” ,especially in terms of the wording of the questions, but not necessarily harder than the CPA Exam. It almost felt like taking an exam on an “Expanded Version” of Becker Audit A6 Independence.

    FAR-Passed

    AUD-Passed

    BEC-Passed

    REG-Passed

    ~My CPA Journey~
    FAR- 2/24/15- 81
    REG- 4/27/15- Pending
    AUD- TBD
    BEC- TBD

    #1559712
    hasy
    Participant

    Okay, a small trick. Sometimes you have to crtl + F the multiple choice answers that they give you to see if it's relevant to the question.

    AUD - 83
    BEC - 80
    FAR - 83
    REG - 78
    BEC - 80 (Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB)

    FAR - 72; 83 (Roger + NINJA MCQ)

    AUD - 83 (Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB)

    REG - 52; 78 (Roger + NINJA MCQ)

    Ethics - 68, 96 (how I dislike you)
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    This forum is more addictive than drugs. Still returning after licensure.

    Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved - Helen Keller

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    BEC 80 (10/23/15)
    FAR 72 (4/2/15); 83 (7/11/16)
    REG 52 (4/28/15)
    AUD (9/9/16)

    Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB

    #1559862
    NeedsA75
    Participant

    I failed the first time I took it by one question because I entered an answer choice incorrectly from my hard copy into the electronic version…FML…I just got through it a second time but am reviewing before submitting. I'm scared to submit it knowing that I passed it the first time and shot myself in the foot..

    AUD - 96
    BEC - 86
    FAR - 76
    REG - 92
    PETH - 92
    Licensed in California

     

    #1559986
    NeedsA75
    Participant

    Passed it on the second try with a 92%

    AUD - 96
    BEC - 86
    FAR - 76
    REG - 92
    PETH - 92
    Licensed in California

     

    #1561384
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I passed it this week on the second try with a 96%. That first test was a killer. They say the questions are pulled randomly by the computer – man, that thing was brutal. 2 of the questions the exam center came back with answers that were the answer I gave! So I wrote to the board about that (but no response).

    The second test I was able to look it all up and finish in 4 hours at work. I swear, half of it was gimmies. It was so easy compared to the first one it was a joke. No hidden tricks, no questions that would not make sense in English if the correct answer was chosen, no questions had contradictory answers in the books – a breeze. You just never know what questions you will get. And saving the first test did nothing for me on the second one.

    Glad it's done with. I was getting frustrated.

    #1561392
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Print off the test and log out. Fill everything out and CNTL F on every catch words (it takes a bit to learn what those are), then try to find the exact wording for the answers given. Don't take anything as a good choice because it's logical – look up absolutely everything. Not kidding here. You would be surprised how the answer choices changed one word from the exact phrase in the book – that meant ‘(E) all above' is no longer the right answer.

    I used the topic/regs index the most. Just take your time going through the index till you find it – cause it will be in that book somewhere. It really is a game of patience.

    Mark the page number, the reg number and the item/list number on the questions. Fill out the test on paper. Go home and get good sleep. Next day start the test over again. I caught another 3 mistakes the next day. One I just misinterpreted (tired?) and saw it totally different the next day. You have already invested hours by now, so make sure it's perfect before you hit the submit.

    Input your answers on the test. Go get a cup of coffee, hit the bathroom, stretch, come back and double check that you loaded the right letters to each question. Hit submit and pray.

    #1592235
    CaribSalsera
    Participant

    I finally, officially, got my life back today when I passed the PETH. I kept putting it off but was determined to get it done by the end of July.

    That thing is the worst. Yeah, it's open book, and while many questions were straightforward, a lot of them were ambiguous, vague, contradictory, and just poorly written. There were typos in the test questions and answer choices that made me gnash my teeth.

    I'm so happy to be totally done. Now I'll have to wait to see how long it takes for the CBA to process my completed licensure application.

    It took blood, sweat, tears, weight gain, and sleep deprivation.

    B - 82

    A - 74, 81

    R - 82

    F - 70, 80

    CA PETH - 92%

    Licensed in CA

    I can't believe it's finally over...

    #2018447
    mamalu
    Participant

    I am transferring my license to CA from another state. The PETH is definitely brutal. I passed it at the first time and got 94%correct rate, but I literally spent 20-25 hours for this thing, which really made me feel I was backing to the old time of taking the exam. One tip here would be: if you think this ethical exam is easy, then you will lose for sure. But if you Show your respect and put your time and efforts to it, then you will pass for sure. All answers are from the book which you can literally locate them to.
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    REG: 78
    FAR: 90
    AUD: 95
    BEC : 86

    #2020643
    watermelon
    Participant

    @Mamalu does it mean Ethic test is a must when you transfer license from other state to CA? It sounds like a nightmare…. even though I am still struggling with the CPA tests now.

    AUD - 77
    BEC - 89
    FAR - 91
    REG - 84
    I AM not DONE yet!!
    #2021606
    sg235
    Participant

    Is there a time limit in which after passing your exams you have to take the ethics exam?

    AUD - 86
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 80
    REG - 80
    They were on to something when they said do it right the first time..
    #2132047
    xqchen87515
    Participant

    Hi, I am preparing to start my PETH. Does anyone know if I can keep doing this test as long as I would not submit? And can I still can come back after I sleep my computer for a couple of hours. Just need some hits on that. Thanks

    #2132317
    turo9992000
    Participant

    It saves every time you choose an answer. You could log out and come back in as many times as you need.

    AUD - 64, 80 Passed on 10/09/17

    BEC - 75 Passed on 12/09/17

    FAR - 69, 71, 73, 83 Passed on 06/10/18

    REG - 81 Passed on 09/10/17

    #2132869
    xqchen87515
    Participant

    Thank you so much ~~ Have you finish this test?

    #2159461
    turo9992000
    Participant

    Yeah, it took me 2 weekends. I failed the first time.

    AUD - 64, 80 Passed on 10/09/17

    BEC - 75 Passed on 12/09/17

    FAR - 69, 71, 73, 83 Passed on 06/10/18

    REG - 81 Passed on 09/10/17

    #2338506
    sg235
    Participant

    What happens if you don't pass it in the three tries? First try today .. missed 3 more than I should've.. ugh!

    AUD - 86
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 80
    REG - 80
    They were on to something when they said do it right the first time..
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