[wakefern58]

Hi All – I have been studying for REG for over a month now and I have my NTS for it. However, I had a change of plans with work and I need to start studying for FAR. My question to you guys is this: Rather than just be a no show for the REG exam, If i were to go in there and take it and fail the test by a lot, do you guys think such a low score would be held against me for my future tests when I am actually prepared?

I hate to waste the money paid for the REG NTS as a no show but I also respect the heck out of these tests and know that an under prepared candidate will not pass. What are your guys thoughts?

BEC - 77

AUD - 85

REG - TBD

FAR - Q2

[kdawg22]

I think it would be worth it to take the test. This way you get a feel for it. The only negative thing is you will be waiting for your score until Sept. 22nd so you would have to wait until then to get a new NTS.

Trust the Process

FAR - 83 Wiley
BEC - 68 Wiley, 74 (Wiley & NINJA), 79 (Wiley, NINJA, & Becker SIMS)
AUD - 72 Wiley, 77 (Wiley & NINJA)
REG - 88 Wiley & NINJA

 

[wakefern58]

Thanks @Kdawg22! But do you think such a low score would be held against me in future tests when I am prepared? It could just be me thinking into the grading system too much.

BEC - 77

AUD - 85

REG - TBD

FAR - Q2

[kdawg22]

Each test is supposed to be independent of itself so getting a low score should have no impact on future tests.

Good luck !

Trust the Process

FAR - 83 Wiley
BEC - 68 Wiley, 74 (Wiley & NINJA), 79 (Wiley, NINJA, & Becker SIMS)
AUD - 72 Wiley, 77 (Wiley & NINJA)
REG - 88 Wiley & NINJA

 

[CPAcandidate3]

It's amazing how paranoid some people are on this site.

AUD - 83
BEC - 82
FAR - 86
REG - 82

Rogers + NINJA MCQ

[Recked]

I would cram or try the 10 point combo. There is no sense in wasting the money.
I don't think a low score would impact future tests.

Memento Mori - Kingston NY CPA & EA (SUNY Albany 2002)

FAR-93 11/9/17 (10wks, 250 hrs, Roger 1800+ MCQs, Gleim TB 600+MCQs, SIMs)
AUD-88 12/7/17 (3 wks, 85 hrs, Roger 1000 MCQs no SIMs hail mary)
REG-96 1/18/18 (6 wks, 110 hrs, 1400 MCQs, no SIMs)
BEC-91 2/16/18 (4wks, 90 hrs, 1240 MCQs)

[Tncincy]

I have a similar situation and I thought getting a cram course would help me feel better. But the reality is to take the exam or not. Well, I am going to take mine and further prepare by doing as many mcq's as possible. I do not have any time to do anymore lectures and reading books, so I am again going to do as many mcq's as possible. I am doing this for both exams. I am determined to not waste another NTS. So good luck to you.

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader.....time to pass

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[Anonymous]

I'm in a similar boat. I have REG on my current NTS which expires August 12th. I booked a seat in Prometric. I'm taking BEC on August 12th though. I won't have time to study for REG.
So, basically I'm losing the money I paid for it. If anyone in Los Angeles area reads this and is having trouble getting a test date, let me know. For a small price, I will cancel it and then you can grab the seat right away.

[Anonymous]

@wakefern58 – I'd go take it just for practice. If you've even studied like half the chapters, go in and just complete the test, and who cares what your score is? You may not pass but what if your test was like 80-90 percent of what you'd studied and you did end up passing? Worst case scenario, you fail. All the AICPA, or anyone in the world, cares about is if you got four scores of 75 or above within 18 months. Failures don't count against you anywhere.

@CPACandidate3 – yes it's amazing how paranoid people are on here. I was exactly the same way earlier in life. It goes away with age. If there's one thing that this ridiculous CPA exam journey has taught me so far, it's that you have to throw out all the stuff about self-doubut, and pre-conceived notions about things.

[Holly]

@crazyleon you're obviously not paranoid – selling a seat lololol

AUD - 76
BEC - 82
FAR - 82
REG - 86

Becker & Ninja MCQ

 

 

 

BEC - 79
REG - 85
AUD - 5/27/16

[Anonymous]

@Holly – lol no I'm definitely not! In fact, perhaps I should be a bit more paranoid, and then I might get finished with this whole crazy process sooner. Getting things done in a short amount of time is not exactly something I'm famous for. But, I have to ask the rhetorical question, exactly what does anyone gain by finishing all 4 exams in one testing window, or within say 6 months, versus a year or more? Are employers going to hire someone based on their finishing these exams more quickly than another candidate? Now, if someone finished a PhD degree in 2 years or 3 (instead of the usual 4 or 5) I'd say that was a significant achievement. But the CPA exams? Mehhhhh….. The CPA is not a doctorate. They're just standardized tests, not a research-related degree with 2-3 oral examinations and a thesis defense. So, I am in agreement about some people being overly paranoid. They think their career will never take off or they'll end up making $20K a year if they don't pass the CPA exams quickly.

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