[Anonymous]

Hi Guys,

Took REG today and felt totally disappointed. REG is my last section . Last time took in December and failed with 72. I need to pass REG before Feb 28th . My BEC credit expires on Feb 28th.

I thought I prepared well. I bought BECKER supplementary questions which covered AMT and property taxes on top of the regular Becker self study exam review and Becker Final review.Total – 1983 MCQ’s + 242 MCQ’s.Also bought Gliem and Ninja Notes. Went throught Gliem’s SIMS.Took a week time off from work and also used the 10 days holiday in December for studying.

MCQs:

1st teslet : super easy
2nd testlet : very very difficult – Not able to answer at all.
3rd testlet : Easy

SIMS : Didn’t had time to complete the DRS SIM.
: Research looked easy but confusing – Doesn’t know whether it is correct or not.

In total 2 SIMS kinda of confident.

Felt like did much better than in the REG first attempt.

Totally disappointed and depressed. For me REG seems to be the toughest among all 4 sections.If I fail I am not sure if I can retake REG and BEC again. Literally exhausted and tired. Also need to focus on my career and 16 months gone with this exams preparation.

Good luck to all of you 🙂

[Anonymous]

Thank you Sir. You guys always support and make me feel super good . Thanks again:-)

[higginmp]

may I ask what makes the sims so difficult? Is it the fact that they make you recall random nit picky details for each question? Or is it because its things you have never seen before?

[Anonymous]

Its not difficult. Just you need to know all the minute details in tax. As I said Chapter 1, 2, 3 and 4 are important.Also time management is another key factor.
I left the research and the DRS for last. I had 25 minutes when I started the research question . Almost I used 16 minutes for the research . I am not sure whether the research is correct or not. I was really nervous when I started the DRS and only 9 minutes left. I just choose some random answers. Actually SIMS second time was much better than my first attempt in December 8th.All the best and you can do it 🙂

[rlarivee01]

I have 19 days to study (can put in 8+ hours a day if need be)

what do?

[oldercandidate21]

@esenthil: keep your head up. My first attempt at AUD I thought I did well enough to pass. Was irritated to see a 71. So I studied for 3 weeks and took it again. There was no doubt in my mind that I failed the second time, but increased my score by 13 points. People rarely feel good walking out of these things.

Now I’m in a similar position with REG myself. Scored a 71 in early December and taking it again on 3/9. Let’s be done with this thing together shall we

FAR 75
BEC 81
AUD 71, 84
REG 69, 71, 83

FAR - 75 November 2015
REG - 69 April 2016 (WTH? Test I got isn't what I studied for)
BEC - 81 June 2016
AUD - TBD

[fwesley]

Congratulations on going for your CPA! …by far the hardest thing I've done – and I've done A LOT.

My fingers and toes are crossed for you – remember we all walk out of that room thinking we've failed and sometimes when you get the score, you're pleasantly surprised!

Just one question – I thought the DRS weren't supposed to be on the exam until April? Is that one more thing I have to add to my study list? (I have 3 weeks and counting…)

AUD - 77
BEC - 84
FAR - 81
REG - 78

Ethics 91

 

4 years, $10,000 and counting...

READY TO BE DONE! ... C'mon BEC!

FAR: 65 (still drying my tears) 2nd attempt: 7/2016
BEC: 81 5/2016 (WOO FIRST PASS!)
REG: 5/2016
AUD: 8/2016

[Anonymous]

Thank you guys for your kind words and encouragement . I needed this and helps me a lot. Thank you .

@oldercandidate21 yes we will be done this time for sure:-) I know we discussed in December after the exam results. Good luck to you on your exam. Give your best.I know you are going to nail it this time.

@fwesley – Yes I had DRS from last year June, 2016 . I had DRS in AUD and REG( 1st and 2nd attempt ). The issue with DRS is time. I ran out of time . There are lot of supporting documents you need to review before answering the 4-5 questions. As everyone says plan more time for SIMS. Good luck to you on your exam.

Again thank you guys and have a nice weekend.

[HoosierCPA]

Good luck @esenthil as you know we have similar experiences. I hope we can be done this quarter! I'll be in touch!

AUD - 80
BEC - 82
FAR - 78
REG - 89

...

FAR - 78
REG - 72,74,71...please just go away REG nobody likes you!
BEC - 82
AUD - Aug 16

[jakesro]

Results coming out later this week. So nervous. Here was my experience –

Medium – Very Easy – Very Difficult
SIMS –
Research and 1 other – felt good
3 – probably partial
1 – not so good (all statute of limitations)

Do you think I have a shot at passing?

AUD - 77
BEC - 77
FAR - 77
REG - 81

Jake

[Anonymous]

Thank you @dtatham10. Hope we are done with REG this time. I know you are the one who mastered the tax concepts and principles thoroughly . For sure you will pass with very high score this time.

@jakesro – I am exactly like you. Medium/Easy – Hard – Medium/Easy . Hope we will pass and come out of this misery soon.Just hang in there . Two more days to go.

[jakesro]

Thanks esenthil. I am pulling for you too.

AUD - 77
BEC - 77
FAR - 77
REG - 81

Jake

[SuckItUp]

There's no “easy” guys. You either get a Medium or a Hard.

If you think you got an “easy”, you didn't. You just knew the material really well.

Even Hard testlets can seem “easy” to you because you were really prepared. That's how FAR was for me. I went through FAR thinking I barely missed any.

[Anonymous]

Guys,

Just a quick update. I passed REG with 86. What a relief. I was super stressed and tired . Thank you guys for all the support and help.

@RE2PECT and @@oldercandidate21 – I know we guys talked in December. I scored 72 in my first attempt and now 86.I was depressed and posted a question in this forum “help needed to pass REG and you guys advised and motivated me. I know you guys can do better than me. Wish you all the best. If you need anything from me please hit me back.Thank you again for the kind words and encouragement.

@dtatham10 – Congrats ! Great job on REG – 89. Thanks to you for answering all the questions in the Q1 Exam prep thread.

@jakesro and @Tardis_Wobble – Hope you guys passed REG. Thank you for the support.

@fwesley – You can do it. All the best.Please focus on TAX.

@Nath – Wow thank you . In my 1st attempt I scored 72 and 2nd attempt 86 and you are spot on – increase the score by 10-12 points. Thank you again .

This whole forum support was incredible. I was super stressed last 16 months. With 2 kids, work and studying was challenging. Thank you guys.

Hope to get back into running soon 🙂

[jakesro]

Guys,

Illinois takes forever to post scores, but it finally showed up. 81 !!!!!!

I am done.

Thanks for all the support and congrats to you too.

AUD - 77
BEC - 77
FAR - 77
REG - 81

Jake

[Anonymous]

Congrats @jakesro. You are done.Awesome 🙂

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