Sniper is great. BEC is the one exam that I can say that I used 99% only Ninja products and passed, first try.
I characterize the activities for study as low retention and high retention. Since I had Becker, I initially did Becker videos, sample MCQ for reinforcement and notes. When I “discovered” Ninja, for me (ymmv) – it was better to focus on Ninja notes, MCQ and audio.
Low retention activities – videos and reading. Studies show that retention can be as little as 10% when people read. Future CPAs are more attentive than that, but it's when applying it that the activity becomes high retention.
High retention activities – MCQ, re-studying parts that are difficult (especially when provided with another perspective such as Ninja notes, audio or book). Having done Becker – I can most assuredly say that “you can't clarify Becker with Becker” – no slant on them, just the way it is.
To bring it all together:
Ninja – read the notes on the whole exam to get a “pre-read” on the content. Then you know what's coming. Spoilers ok if it's not Star Wars.
Becker – watch the vids and/or read to get the baseline.
Becker – do a few of the MCQ per section if you want but it will all come together with Ninja.
Ninja – reread the notes; listen to audio on the way to work, at the gym, wherever.
Ninja – MCQ – I like to do 3-4 sessions of 30 per day (part time) – more if full time. Don't exceed much beyond your own point of diminishing returns.
Ninja – Reread notes a couple times during MCQ reinforcement.
Test day – use your MCQ and sim results to gauge if you're ready. Look for that learning curve – no curve – no test.
I can't comment on Book and Plus because I didn't use them, but that certainly would supplement and possibly replace some of Becker. BEC is notoriously sketchy with Becker videos due to dry delivery and parroting but not explaining content.
AUD - 77
BEC - 81
FAR - 77
REG - 81
REG - 1. Becker only - fail (forgot to study depr - oops); 2. Becker only - Pass
FAR - 1. Becker only - fail; 2. added Ninja Notes and MCQ - Pass
AUD - 1. Becker videos; Ninja Notes, Audio, MCQ, Becker Notes - Pass
BEC - 1. Ninja Notes, Audio, MCQ, Becker Notes - Pass
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