[cpagal]

I see a lot of people saying that they either rewrite their own notes, or NINJA notes, etc. Do you rewrite them by hand or type them out? Do you find that you retain better do one verses the other

FAR - 08/30/15 - 90
AUD - 11/12/15 - 92
REG - 01/19/16 - 82
BEC - 02/29/16 - 83

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[Determined CPA]

I re-wrote the ninja notes by hand the final week before the test, and without any doubt in my mind, it helped me pass audit, BEC and FAR.

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[Broag]

@Determined

How long did it take you to re-write? Were you working full-time? How did that interfere with MCQs? I'm retaking REG at the beginning of July and trying to formulate a solid game plan.

REG - 79
FAR - ?
AUD - ?
BEC - ?

[REG-FTW86]

Definitely retain it better by hand. I didn't have time for BEC to do it but for AUD, yes. I would take notes with you everywhere as well. Try to read them often when you're not studying. If you don't have time to re-write them then do more MCQ. That's what I did with BEC. Reading them for me helped keep it fresh.

AUD - 78
BEC - 77
FAR - 77
REG - 80

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[Determined CPA]

I worked full time while studying for each part. It took a few hours because I was writing at a pace that I would absorb information, not just to say I did it. It did take from other things but what I would do is the week before my exam i would do MCQs all day and then when my brain was shot from that, I was transition to the notes. Took about 4 nights, maybe 1.5 hours each night, to get through it all. Absolutely worth it.

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[Determined CPA]

For reg, focus on the tax and ethics portions. Are you using Becker as well? Those are ch 1-4 and the first part of ch.5 . Know that WELL and have a good understanding of BLaw and you should be fine!

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[Broag]

I have a strong background in individual tax so I wasn't even going to study that. I was going to focus on property transactions, basis, and BLaw (surety, comm paper, agency, and contract law). I feel confident in almost everything else. Two days ago i got my score sheet back and was shocked to see I scored weaker in MCQ and comparable in SIMs. I only missed REG by two. Bummer. What would you do if you were in my shoes? Drill MCQ mostly?

I have Becker, but also have Ninja MCQ and notes. I started restudying two days ago and I've been doing Ninja MCQ and notes exclusively. Feel pretty burnt out on Becker.

REG - 79
FAR - ?
AUD - ?
BEC - ?

[Determined CPA]

Broag – i was in a similar situation. I work in tax so am VERY comfortable with ind, corps and partnerships – i do them everyday! Unfortunately, you have to get that OUT of your mind, bc you are trying to pass the exam, not prepare a tax return for work. I found that just slowing down while reading the question helped. They through in “not” or “except” and then differences between above/below the line. Taking the exam is much different than application at work. Do ALL the questions, even on topics you are comfy with. Good luck to you.

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[Broag]

That's good to know. Glad I heard this from someone else. Time to get to work! Thank you.

REG - 79
FAR - ?
AUD - ?
BEC - ?

[Determined CPA]

Best of luck to you!!!

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

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