If you haven't already received your score from the January/February 2009 testing window, then you are in Wave 2 of the score releases. Even still, some of you will not get yours when every one else does in Wave 2. Your score will come within 1 to 5 days later and it is very likely that you are borderline.
Most of the people who get their scores after Wave 2 fall in the 73-76 range. I have seen some people score very high after Wave 2, so this isn't always the case, but in general, this is what happens.
For those new to this little waiting game, the Illinois Board of Examiners site is the best place to go to see what is going on with score releases. Typically, IL, CA, and VA release their scores on their own state websites and NASBA follows suit with their score release one to two days later.
By no means is this a perfect science, but the margin of error on any given prediction should be no more than two days. With that said, sometimes they switch AUD and REG around, but you can bank on BEC being first and FAR being last.
I was 4 for 4 on my predictions for the first Wave, but usually I bat .500 and the ones that I miss are off a day or two.
Visit the Illinois Board of Examiners site here. They are very good about letting candidates know what's going on and usually update their site in close to real time.
Update 4/16/09: I was wayyy off for this Wave of releases. For one, BEC got delayed, which pushed everything back. Two, they released FAR second…they never do that…FAR is almost always last. I was 4/4 in Wave 1 and 0/4 in Wave 2. Go figure.
Here are my predictions for the Jan/Feb Wave 2 (NASBA) release…
- BEC Jul/AUG 08 Wave 2 release: 9/15
- BEC Oct/Nov 08 Wave 2 release: 12/17
- BEC Jan/Feb 09 Wave 2 prediction: 3/17
- BEC Jan/Fev 09 Wave 2 actual: 3/18
- REG Jul/AUG 08 Wave 2 release: 9/16
- REG Oct/Nov 08 Wave 2 release: 12/18
- REG Jan/Feb 09 Wave 2 prediction: 3/18
- REG Jan/Feb 09 Wave 2 actual: 3/24
- AUD Jul/AUG 08 Wave 2 release: 9/18
- AUD Oct/Nov 08 Wave 2 release: 12/19
- AUD Jan/Feb 09 Wave 2 prediction: 3/20
- AUD Jan/Feb 09 Wave 2 actual: 3/23
- FAR Jul/AUG 08 Wave 2 release: 9/22
- FAR Oct/Nov 08 Wave 2 release: 12/22
- FAR Jan/Feb 09 Wave 2 prediction: 3/23
- FAR Jan/Feb 09 Wave 2 actual: 3/20
Good luck everyone.
NY REG here. Took the exam 1/5 and didn't get score in the first wave, which is killing me because this is my final exam.
Just want some finality as to whether I can finally put this whole experience (about 13 grueling months for four exams) behind me or to plan out my study schedule once busy season is over.
The wait is killing me because I'm not very confident whether that I passed or failed and the process of checking every morning from now till 3/18 is very frustrating.
Can anyone shed some light here? The nice lady as NASBA told me that they might release scores between today and March 18. Is this likely (ie...keep going thru the same gutcheck on the NASBA site every morning) or is it unlikely and I probably won't get my score till 2nd Wave?
Thanks for letting me vent.
NY REG
Hey NY REG - Same thing here. Didn't get my score but took it on 1/6. I believe we had new simulations and therefore our scores won't be released until Wave 2. Hang in there. I'm in the same situation as you. I am either a CPA or start losing parts. Good luck to you.
Same situation here. I took REG on 1/5. I physically took the test in NY but my state board is MD. I didn't get my score yet. It is my final exam and the wait is killing me. Good luck to both posters above!
Great job on the prediction, I got my score on the day you said it will be out. Done with CPA, All togather it took 5 months to clear all 4 exams with amazing scores of 82 - audit, 86-FARE, 90-BEC, 94-REG.
Does second wave mean the people who did not receive their scores in the first wave or everybody who will be sitting for their exam thru 28th Feb?
And thank you for this great website and all that you are doing to help.
I'm in a similar boat, I took REG on 1/12 and I'm frustrated about not getting my score yet. I also took BEC on 2/20, and I think it's ridiculous that I'm going to get that score first. I'm also extremely worried about REG, I feel like my score is going to be borderline. Hopefully, I passed both and I will be done for good.
I would like to make a HUGE complaint about the system. I was scheduled to take FAR 2/26 at 1pm. Well I woke up on 2/25 with a fever of 102.7, I went to the doctor and got antibiotics and other drugs. I thought that I would still try to take FAR on 2/26 because if I didn't take it, I would have to wait until the next window. (2/26 was the latest that I could schedule FAR.) Well on test day 2/26 I woke up and felt like I wanted to die. I tried to call Prometric see if I could get a medical hardship or something, and they told me that I would have to talk to my state. Well I live in Utah and they use NASBA. The lady at NASBA told me that I was just screwed and that I could miss my appointment, but I would have to pay the fees over again to take the exam at a later date. Talk about poor customer service, so dragged myself to the testing center yesterday and took the exam. If I get a 75, it will all be worth it, but if I get less, I am going to be really pi$$ed.
NASBA is a bunch of Corkys from Life Goes On.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kgdikuVQOU
I swear.
I took FAR this morning and I guess I will know my score in about a month. The wait isn't so bad if you know the results will be bad. Things can only go up from there.
I just took FAR as well and I felt so horrible! I almost threw up after taking it. I mean, I felt bad too taking the other 3 but never did I feel so bad after the test. I guess all that I can do is wait until the end of March. This was the last on to take too... sigh...
Just finished taking BEC yesterday...I don't really know how to feel after the test. I don't feel like I bombed it, but there were definitely some questions that I was a little confused with and ended up having to guess. Any other comments from people who took BEC before the cut-off this period?
I took the BEC in the last testing window.
I took my BEC and felt so dejected and depressed after the exam that I could not focus on studying for FAR and lost valuable time. When the scores were out I got an 81. So hope for the best be prepared for the worst and keep moving forward.
RE Huge Complaint:
NY here - I took Reg in April and there were environmental factors that qualified me for a free retest and I got to take it in the same window. I don't know if being legitamately sick qualifies. The environmental factors that I experienced were with noise from the adjacent office and no soundproofing. The catch is that you don't get a score on the part you took and you have to file a complaint within 10 days. I knew I wasn't going to pass and it was due to the distractions that I didn't finish in time. I got a 75 on the re-test so I made the right decision. If you think its an avenue you want to pursue, do it right away.
Good luck!
Is it possible to pass FAR when you get easier questions again in the third testlet?
Thanks for all your information and inspiration Jeff. I just got my FAR score in the wave 1 release. 4 for 4 in 3 months!
I had the same experience with FAR....the first Testlet was easy the Second a monster and the third was middle of the road but appeared easier because it was less computational. I felt pretty crappy about it so hopefully there is a heck of a curve. I put my heart and soul into studying for this one....
I took Reg on 1/6 and my score score still has not been released. I took Audit 2/28 and if I get that score first I will punch a hole in the wall.
Normally REG comes out first in Wave 2, but I'd have some drywall supplies on standby just in case.
I took Reg 1/12 and BEC 2/20. I know I'm going to get the BEC results first, so I'm ready to punch walls now.
I understand and feel all your pains... I took FARE on 1/14 (in CA) and got my score on 2/23... (passed with an 82, after I got a 70 back in Nov)... Early Feb, my GF of 2 1/2 years broke up with me and i moved out... I had my REG test on 2/26... not sure how I did... the waiting is killing me... since it's my last part. All I can say to everyone... keep plugging away, even if you think you're done... this test does mess with your life (14 months for me and counting), and is not designed to make you feel good. But you're not alone...
Thanks for the prediction, altho I have to wait til 3/18 ...*sigh* Guess I better start studying for BEC.
DT
Hey man, sorry to hear about your GF breaking up with you and I can certainly sympathize with how much this exam ruins your life. Stay strong.
Sorry to hear that too,my husband said he lost his wife since i decided to take the test.i am from another country,my english is not so good,it is pretty hard that study that review.i have to spend more time than other people do.I have to pass them as soon as possible because my husband is going to quit his job.sigh....very stressful,i felt very sick after i took FAR.hope to get a good result
I took FAR 2/23. It was the first section I have sat for. I can't tell one way or another how I did. I don't feel for sure that I failed or that I passed. Can barely wait for the scores.
Tennessee
Studying for this test caused your divorce is a weak excuse!
I have a wife, full time job, and infant twins. I have passed 3 out of 4 sections. My sleep is the one that pays the price.
I don't think she meant to say that they literally got divorced when her husband "lost" her; her husband "lost" her because she has been spending way too much time studying for the exam specially since she is not from the US.
12 days to REG!
T minus 11 days for BEC
:)
10 for BEC, 11 for REG
It's fun waiting.....good thing I have other people's taxes to keep my mind off this stupid exam! ;)BTW.....in addition to stats on what the average passing rate is per session I think that the AICPA should also start keeping track of the relationships that end each session as a result of this exam. My wife is darn close to killing me and sick of the exam (probably more than I). I need to find her a distraction...I was thinking a puppy. Any other suggestions? =)
Tommy - Do NOT get a puppy! it is a lot of work and needs constant TLC. My 2 dogs are pretty much neglected since I started studying last May. ie...hardly anymore daily walks and no play time with me :( How about a new hobby she can do on her own like scrapbooking or sewing or volunterring at local library/hospital/animal shelter?
DT
What I meant is a puppy will need attention from you AND your wife :) you don't wanna be a CPA later but end up on Animal Planet's "It's me or the dog" cuz the dog don't know who the heck u are! hehe
DT
7 days to BEC (IL)...
Yup!
But a puppy would give her something to do! =)
One more week for BEC :-)
-less than one week considering 4am post
:)
ok, so if I took test early January, get bumped to wave 2 and fail, and have to pay an extra $100 due to a March1 rate increase, who do I send the bill to at the AICPA?
Good chance not failed, delay may be due to you being on the bubble (72-78)
Rate increase? Does all State Board have rate increase?
Get an electronic dog.
TN did
I'm hoping to receive my BEC score this Saturday!
Waiting for BEC too
Could someone please tell me what is an Authorization to Test (ATT) as opposed to a Notice to Schedule (NTS)? The term is used on the NASBA website, Colorado State, under re-exam registration, for fee increase effective August 3, 2009. I asked NASBA by email once, and received no reply. I hope it is the same as the NTS, and not something else that I am unaware of. I worry when they refer to something using different terminology all of a sudden. Please respond to me if you know the answer...
5 days until BEC... hoping it's sooner though :-)
Per the Illinois Board the second wave results are in mid March, does it mean by 15th march instead of the 20th?
Please help the wait is killing me and also it will work as a motivator (both ways) for the exam I am currently studying for.
That was so funny, I forgot to laugh
That was so funny, I forgot to laugh
I deleted the offending comment...sorry about that...
3 days for judgment day....
Leave it to AICPA/NASBA to increase fees as people everywhere are losing their jobs and most retailers are having unbelievable sales just to sell stuff. They've got all of us in the palms of their hands, and it makes me sick.
I also love the annual "professional privilege" tax (TN) as if the state is doing us a favor by letting us call ourselves CPAs. What about the general public's privilege of having a competent person(s) handle their books and file their taxes to prevent lawsuits and/or fines and/or jail time?
Any word on IL Board?
No word from Joanne @ IL...I predict that they'll get scores Sunday...NASBA release Tuesday.
Thanks
does CA follow the same date release as IL?
Usually CA has the same date release as IL and from my experience, always ahead of NASBA date releases.
yep...CA...IL...VA will all be within hours of each other (usually)
fyi...if I get an e-mail about scores (I got one tonight)...I will update via twitter (see right sidebar)...I can update from my phone...it's easier...
If BEC is delayed, doees that delay the other score releases?
delayed = CA,IL and VA = NASBA date ? and NASBA date goes farther back? Maybe?
BEC came in late? How does this change your prediction the or dates? (Namely FAR)....
I'm trying to follow along, if BEC is pushed back does that push back the other sections or are they independent and there's only an issue with grading BEC?
Thanks! Love this site.
I'm still learning as I go along. It seems that each window has a wave that throws a curveball. Wave 1 Oct/Nov window was out of whack. Wave 1 Jan/Feb was vanilla...fell right in with predictions.
Wave 2 Oct/Nov was normal. If BEC doesn't hit IL until Monday (or Tuesday as was indicated to me as a possibility), then my predictions are sunk...BEC will hit NASBA Wed/Thursday...REG Friday/Saturday...I think AUD/FAR will still be the same.
This is all conjecture, though...everything as at the mercy of the AICPA and when they release the scores.
I'll update via twitter if I get an e-mail, which I think I will...
Oh my goodness! Say it isn't so!!! I don't know if I can stand to wait any longer! Every since I took the exam on 2/28 I have been anxiously awaiting for 3/17. The suspense is killing me. I need to know if I DONE or not! Any advice for staying sane while waiting for grades to be released?
When I was waiting for my score, I woke up 3-4 times a night to check to see if it was there.
It was insanity.
On the bright side - at least you're waiting less than a month. My co-worker sat for REG October 3rd or so and didn't get his score until Christmas.
OK I guess I could look on the bright side! Or better yet, focus some energy on my 2 kids and husband! :-)
Is there any word about the IL scores?
Any word on 2nd wave score releases yet for any of the section?
Nothing yet...I'll update via twitter if I hear anything from Joanne @ IL BOE
Sucks! I took my REG exam in early January and STILL haven't gotten my results. I see here that the prediction for NASBA is March 18th???!!! This is lame.
whats twitter?
Twitter is like the status update thing on facebook, but you can follow it from your phone or in the case of my blog - the right sidebar...all updates are CPA exam related...it makes it so that I don't have to be at my computer to send an update if I hear something that people would want to know about.
In the past few score waves, I've gotten e-mails at 7pm at night about score releases that people would be interested in knowing and I either had to leave a comment where it gets buried or I had to make a post, which it probably didn't warrant.
https://twitter.com/another71
I took Reg. Jan 5th and still havent heard anything!
Yea..I took mine around the same time. I'll probably get that one and FAR (which I took Feb 25) back at the same time.
Do they normally post in the morning/afternoon/night?
I took REG on 1/12 and BEC 2/20. I know I'm going to get BEC first and it's driving me insane. I just want to know whether or not I'm done at this point.
I took REG on 1/20 in CA and still have not seen an advisory score posted in my account... Wish that the grade will be posted soon!
Any info on Score release for 2nd wave?
Do they normally post in the morning/afternoon/night?
CA, IL, VA will update during the day - could be anytime of day.
NASBA always updates in the 4am-6am (EST) range.
Any info on Score release for 2nd wave?
All is quiet...could be Tuesday for IL/CA/VA which means Thursday for NASBA in all likelihood. I'll Twitter if I hear anything...
Thank you Jeff.
...and I mean that I'll Twitter the very nanosecond that I hear something... :)
Jeff-
Thanks for all your help, this blog is saving me a lot of stress! What time do you usually hear from IL?
Thanks!
In the past, Joanne has been nice enough to e-mail me in the evenings...we'll see if anything comes in tonight.
OH THE AGONYYYY of the wait..:^(
So this means I will be up at 5:30 and regretting it all day... for the next two days... I'm waiting for both BEC and REG
Thanks for all your help Jeff!
A friend of mine asked me how often I check the NASBA site for my scores. He used to check 10 times a day. I told him that thanks to another71 I only check about once a day. So thank you Jeff for your informative blog. It is a psychological gift.
So we still expect REG on NASBA Wednesday?
Thanks Jeff, you are to be commended!
I appreciate everyone still reading this blog...glad I can offer something worth reading.
re: REG...I'm sticking with Wednesday still. IL not getting the scores Sunday threw me off, but it sounds like NASBA still might be on track. If so - Wednesday is still a decent bet, but far from a sure thing.
Thanks again for reading everyone.
Is the estimate for AUD VA still 3/20 or is that for NASBA only?
No scores posted in CO
Did anyone get BEC this morning via NASBA?
Nope, I've been checking since 6am EST.
I've been checking as well... I didn't get my score (MA)
No luck on REG on NASBA :(
No REG in California yet...
Result is out in CA (BEC)!
Hey, no fair. CA gets all the breaks! I'm dying from anxiety here in NJ!
Not out in GA yet! :(
It is past 9:30 EST, can I assume no NASBA posting for the remainder of the day?
So can I assume that REG will be available on NASBA on Thursday ? I guess I'll will sleep tonight.
BEC is out in VA, but I had to call - the website still isn't reflecting my REG score from the last wave.
I passed w/ a 77 - skin of my nose! That makes me a little nervous for my last one, AUD.
Thank you for the wonderful way in which you share the information
KG -
I barely failed BEC with a 74, but felt good for AUD. I thought AUD was easier than BEC. Waiting on my score for AUD. Hang in there!
Congrats to all getting passing scores. You give me hope for my REG. 75 is all i need. and its good bye CPA exams!
ARRRGGGGGHHHH!!
Why is the new Virginia website so screwed up? And why won't Virginia be honest with us and acknowledge that it does have problems? Every time I send an email or call someone at the Board they tell me that it is now fixed and should work fine. IT DOESN'T!!! I haven't been able to check grades or reapply to take a failed section! It's wasting my time, which I have very little of.
Just venting...
Interesting comment comparing BEC and AUD. I just passed BEC with an 82 but I have not taken AUD yet. AUD is so long at 4.5 hours. Why is this test so darn long? Why is it easier than BEC?
Are Louisiana scores only available on NASBA.
I thought it was easier than BEC because it had less bredth of information (in my opinion). It seems intimidating due to its length, but I suppose it has to be tested thoroughly since auditing is considered to be a major function of public accountants.
I thought 4.5 hours is too much time for AUD. I finished it in 2.5 hours (but I always fly through multiple choice on every test I take, not just the CPA exam). Still, since there aren't calculations the delay is caused more by second guessing yourself than getting an answer.
I think BEC can be harder because the topics are so random and not related to each other forcing you to memorize more information. However, audit was harder for me because I'm better with calculations than theory. I also didn't enjoy trying to decipher the AICPA's questions and the best answers for them.
BEC is out in IL!
Also, re: the post above: AUD is basically just memorization. If you study and do lots of MCQ, you will be fine because a lot of the questions you will see on the exam will be very similar (if not exactly the same) as the ones you studied! They give you 4.5 hours, but I don't know anyone who actually took that long. BEC is a little more difficult (to some) because it involves calculations, and kind of jumps all over the place in terms of material covered.
RE: Above Post. I took the entire 4.5 hours for AUD Nov, '08. The program actually locked me out as I was finishing my last word! (I got an 86).
Thank you all for your excellent responses comparing BEC to AUD.
Actually my next exam is FAR which I am taking on May 30. I am stuyding now for it. I took the Becker for it. Starting on April 15 I will be out of work and have therefore 6 weeks full time to prepare for it. I hope this will be enough time. I know it is the hardest exam by far.
FAR definitely beats all the tests in the amount of material you need to know. 6 full weeks of studying should be enough though. I studied over the summer for about 6 weeks (for 3 of the weeks I had 3 hours of class a day and some homework so I wasn't devoting 100% of my attention to FAR). I got an 86, but I also got really lucky with simulations on fairly basic material compared to what it could have been (something like pensions would have lowered my score for sure). Anyway, point is that you should be fine with 6 weeks of preparation as long as you stick to your study plan.
Anyone have an update on BEC for Texas? Thanks.
Thanks for the assurances on AUD vs. BEC. I think my strengths in these exams have been on the simulations - especially the written communication and research, so not having those on BEC really hurt me I'm guessing. I think I may have been getting over-confident too - I scored a 94 on REG and was feeling like the CPA exam wasn't quite as scary :).
As for VA - it really is insane the sh*tshow they've made of the website. I had someone call me last week asking if I'd had any trouble with the retesting payment option - when I said that I hadn't had to retest because I'd passed the sections I had taken, she sounded so confused. That freaked me out a bit...My records are up to date by any stretch.
Sorry, my records AREN'T up to date
Will scores be released tonight for Reg for the second wave in GA?
Jeff - have you heard from any of your sources on REG release? Do you anticipate REG scores will be released tomorrow? I'm in Mississippi so I have to wait for the USPS to deliver my scores, but I can usually factor 3-4 days after the IL release for my score to arrive.
Jeff, you are great! I just found out I passed BEC with a 91 this morning in VA. I am done with my last part. In the past five months, your blog helped me a lot. I will write my story of the exam if you think it might help other people. I am not a general case since my first language is not English. Thanks again. I will still come back and visit this blog!!
KG, don't worry. I got the same phone call last week also. I never called them back. I think they are confused.
Xynyun, did you call them or the info is posted online?
Maybe I am looking too far into this, on the IL PDF, does anyone else notice it lists FAR next??? Does that mean it is next? Or does it mean nothing? Jeff? Anyone?
I just talked with the people on the Texas State Board. BEC score will be posted by midnight tonight.
I called. 804-367-1111. The lady is really nice. I don't think they are releasing any new scores online yet.
It's so frustrating... I am waiting for REG. and the IL PDF is stating this:
For AUD, FAR and REG, the usual first release of each of those sections is large
(70+%) and the final release contains those exams close to the cut score that are being
reviewed a second time for scoring accuracy.
I guess back to studying REG for me!
REG hasn't released a lot of Wave 1 scores due to something new in the Sims. Don't start studying yet........
I called Nasba and got a lady over the phone who said "We will be posting a lot of scores next week". I asked what about this week and she said "Sorry Mam, nothing this week". I still cannot bring myself to stop pressing F5!
Delay or no delay...I bet REG hits NASBA online by Friday.
Just called NASBA to check availability of my BEC score in NJ. Was given the blanket statement of "all scores will be released by April 15th". When I asked if she could give me any more insight on when the scores will be released she said "we are not giving out that information".
Don't even bother calling if you are in NJ.
She should have just told you that they'll be out tomorrow AM.
So when does BEC hits NASBA? Waiting here for SC scores!
BEC should hit NASBA tomorrow AM...no reason why it shouldn't.
Are all states' scores posted on NASBA? I'm confused??
IL, CA, VA (Texas ?) all post through their own sites. Some other states send scores via mail only. Most are through NASBA, though.
35 states have some form of online score reporting - either through NASBA or through their own Web site such as IL, CA, VA. For those 15 without online scores, NASBA releases the scores to the State Board who then prints out the diagnostic report and mails it to the candidate. Adding anywhere from 3 - 5 business days to the wait time. Gotta love being from Mississippi when you're a CPA candidate.
oh my this is killing me... so is Regs going to be posted thursday or tomorrow??? help!! please
My state is NH, I am so nervous; I am awaiting results for REG and BEC
Hopefully the results are out by tomorrow I am pressing F5 way too often I don?t think this is normal.
Caribbean Girl
thanks for the info on the scoring. of course I have to be from a state where we do things backward...I'm from alabama so I guess I'll have to wait even longer :(
Passed in Virginia with an 85.
Now can focus on AUD.
Good luck to all
passed BEC with an 80! Now to focus on FAR!!! ugh any advice for FAR?
re: FAR ... take a look at my latest post...I use FAR as an example on how to study...it's a beast.
I took REG on 2/28 and called VA BOA today. The lady said they have received scores for BEC but not REG. Hang in there all the VA candidates!
Pass BEC 82
Thanks Guys waiting for REG
Caribbean Girl
Another71 where is your latest post about FAR?
What blog is it in?
Click the big logo at the top of the page...it will take you to my homepage...it's the latest post...
Anyone from CO got BEC scores today?
Aarg! Come on CA REG, where are you!?
Hi Jeff,
What is your prediction for AUD on NSBA?
IL, CA, VA (Texas ?) all post through their own sites. Some other states send scores via mail only. Most are through NASBA, though
KY reports on thier own site, too.
yes, where is my passing audit score!! (hopefully) :)
Nothing in CA (for REG)... Where are you...?!?!? Need to know.. if continue studying REG.. or pick up a new book...!!!
Took the REG section 2/14 and recieved my score today but no email but checked the CA Board for scores...got a 74! UGH! I'm happy that it only took a month, but Now I can relate to everyone's frustration! gtalk me at rivertiger if you want to hear more!
James, your REG score is up in CA?? Dude, where is mine!
OH BEC where are thou! Is there any chance that NASBA posts scores in the evening ir maybe midnight? I remember while waiting for AUD the news was it would be up in th evening. Any inputs?
i think the last time i checked my score during the prediction date, it came out in the late evening. i mean really late
I am waiting on REG in CA (took it 2/21) and haven't received anything either. Will now be checking on the hour every hour though...
nasba website is down...might be a sign that scores are being uploaded :)
OK, then it's not just me having problems with NASBA! Progress at last!
yes, this happened to me last time i was constantly checking. then when the website worked, my scores were there. probably same instance this time around also.
gotta love those batch uploads of scores :)
website works here. no reg score in ohio
it's down for me in MA as well
Down in GA
Still waiting in FL
Waiting for REG since 01/02 in FL. Hope to get good news this week. It's my last one.
Got BEC in Maryland today. Got a 73, so it looks like my laptop will be going with me on vacation this summer. Should have spent more time studying the formulas (Chapters 3 and 5 in Becker); I got to the point where I probably should have pushed it back, but I thought I was strong enough on the other areas to give it a shot. Walked out feeling that I either barely passed or barely failed. It sucks, but a couple of weeks of reviewing and I should be OK for next time. Might try the Yaeger Cram for the next attempt. Studying for FAR for next month, and really don't feel like trying to squeeze in BEC again during the next window. It will have to wait for now.
JG
how long does a stupid batch update take?
It won't be there until 4 am - 7am EST. It never shows up until then.
Its going to be a looong night I guess!
Is there a chance that REG will also appear on NASBA this night, or no way ????
Waiting for REG since 01/02 in CA.
Few days before I got my BEC, AUD, and FAR, my status showed ?score is pending.? But now, my status for the REG has been ?CBT Exam Attendance received from NASBA.? I really hope my REG will come soon!
I am waiting for REG in CA as well. My status update line has said (Score Pending) for like 2 weeks now. I wonder if CA posts scores into the late night or early morning, or if they are posted manually during the day while the Board office is open...
I really don't understand why they can't setup a system where you get sent an email when your score has been posted...the email doesn't have to contain the score (in case the reason for not doing it is for security reasons), just a message that lets you know that a score has been posted.
Waiting sucks.....
Should i call the board for my status is not "score pending" but ?CBT Exam Attendance received from NASBA.?
Yeah if you took the exam in January and the status line is still not reading "Score Pending" then something is not working right. If you do not get your score by tomorrow morning then I would call the Board during the day and see whats up.
Like I said, for the three that I have taken before this (FAR, BEC, AUD) my status changed to say "Attended x/x/xx (Score Pending)" about 1 to 2 weeks after sitting for the exam.
Thank you Matthew Carr.
Network Timeout on the NASBA site right now. Just need REG to complete the exam. It's been a long 3+ weeks (got a 70 in November because I rushed it trying to go 4/4)
NASBA site appears to be up now. Still no REG
NASBA is up. However BEC scores for Colorado are not posted yet.
NASBA site appears to be up now. Still no REG
REG won't hit NASBA until Thursday at the *very* earliest and it will likely be Friday (assuming they release REG before AUD as usual).
So does that mean Wednesday at the earliest or likely Thursday for CA REG?
*IF* the AICPA releases REG next...it will be out for CA tomorrow.
I am also waiting for REG in CA... Nothing has posted yet and I took the exam on 1/20. Wonder how James got his score already for REG?
are NY scores out? for BEC???
Just checked... Still nothing for CA REG
The Texas board is down right now until 5 am, I assume they are posting BEC..
when will Audit be out? I thought the prediction was 3/20, has that changed???
I love this website!!
Chrystie
guys any idea wen will BEC scores hit NASBA???
5:30 am: got BEC MA, 79 yahooo! Down to only one AUD.
"The Texas board is down right now until 5 am, I assume they are posting BEC."
I know that's what the screen message says on the Texas website, but I've always been able to get my score before 5 am. (Yes, I'm so compulsive that I keep checking even when the site tells me not to bother.)
No Reg today :( hoping for tomorrow.
No REG in NY. Day 71 of waiting......... Good luck to everyone.
No REG in MA for me...at least I'm up early for work.
No REG in IL, but last time, my FAR score wasn't posted until after 9:00am.
Results are in for NY.
I got 90 and I really thought I didn't pass. I was unsure with regards to at least a third of the questions and I still got a 90. I couldn't believe this.
There is hope for everyone.
BEC in nyc baby, 77
87 in MA for me:-)
I got a 73 on BEC, I am losing the willpower. I have taken it 4 times now. I have passed REG and FAR. Still waiting for AUD results. I am depressed.
BEC is out in GA. Are all of the score releases pushed back a day now?
Did anyone get REG scores?
Mazel Tov, Mandy
SC..07:30 & no REG score
Did anyone get BEC scores in NJ. I am waiting for REG, and someone posted yesterday that they called NJ NASBA, and was told that they aren't posting scores until next week
BEC up in GA. I passed my first section! Funny thing is.. I took REG 1/7. Hopefully tomorrow!
which test in ny?
BEC is out for NJ!
77!
NY REG here, still no grade as of 3/18 and I took the exam 1/5, (very first post on this topic above).
Hope it doesn't mean I'm borderline, but I have no other guesses why my NY REG score still isn't available.
Anybody have any ideas?
Reg isnt in yet, idk why people think it is..when IL gets it then we will get it the next day....please read posts instead of asking jeff same thing 2i9389 times
Well since no one else has received REG scores in the 2nd wave yet I wouldn't start worrying about being on the bubble - they probably just haven't received any of the 2nd rounders.
Has anyone received 2nd wave REG scores?
I'm in MA and no REG scores yet - just checked. I took the exam in late February.
Is there a place where I can check my REG score in Louisiana or is it only through NASBA?
Scored 82(BEC) in SC! Onto REG now. Love the optimism and motivation this sight provides. Bless you guys!
Just spoke to VA boa - 03/18/2009 9:11am
No scores other than BEC, so I would be inclined to guess no CA and IL are in the same place.
Anyone getting any AUD info for wave 2, especially in VA?
I'm thinkin since BEC was delayed by a day, REG should also be delayed by a day, they should be out tomorrow morning at the earliest or Friday for sure. Lets just keep each other in our prayers.
Congrats to everyone who passed BEC!
If you came up short - it took me 4x to pass it too. I highly recommend the Yaeger BEC cram...I just got an e-mail today from a reader who bought it and passed BEC after failing.
REG
Again - REG isn't out for NASBA until it comes out for IL and then add a day. If REG comes out today during business hours for IL - look for it tomorrow AM. If IL gets REG tonight and they post it Thursday...NASBA will release Friday. This is how this whole thing works...it's reasonably predictable.
With that said - BEC come out a day later than usual (IL e-mailed me and said it would be delayed a day, which I Twittered). My predictions hedged on IL getting BEC on Sunday. Since they got it Monday night, everything got pushed back a day.
I bet REG comes out tomorrow for NASBA (again - this is assuming that it's REG and not AUD that comes out for IL today) and AUD comes Friday for IL and Monday for NASBA. FAR comes out Tuesday.
This is just a "gut feeling".
That plus a dollar and you'd have a dollar.
Hey Mendy,
are the results for BEC or REG?
The results in NY are for BEC
Waiting on AUD score in NH
Just to let everyone know no REG in CA. So we will all have to wait a day.
NY REG here...thanks for the heads up.
Was worried about being borderline because I really thought it'd be 3/18 (like Jeff's prediction).
Reading about all these delays has me hopeful that we REG folks should be final (pass or fail) by Friday, but hopefully Thursday.
Thanks.
NY REG
Hello, NY REG. Are you AF ?
This waiting is terrible.......I bet REG doesn't hit NASBA until next week.
.I bet REG doesn't hit NASBA until next week.
Blasphemy!
lol
I don't want to wait until Friday for REG :-( If it hits Monday it'll be exactly 10 weeks since I took the test... I just want to know if I'm done or not at this point and mentally prepare myself to study one last time if I have to.
Oh god forbid if it comes out next week.
The scores for BEC Colorado are out. I got 84..YAY
2 more to go. All the best to those who are waiting for their scores.
No REG in CA either...
So are we to expect REG in CA on the 19th????
I seriously cant handle this waiting game....
So are we to expect REG in CA on the 19th????
IL e-mailed me last night and said they expect a score today, which means CA should be getting a score today. If they get it during business hours - they upload it asap.
I'm assuming it's REG, but I don't know that for sure...they didn't either.
Soooo what you're saying is I should stop obsessively logging in and out of the CA website? LOL
I may have to start signing my posts "running with scissors"
Thanks again for all the info -- this website and your posts are probably the only reason I have not gone crazy over the past six months
No REG in PA
Maybe not...I feel like IL didn't release BEC scores until around 3:00 yesterday afternoon and a lot of candidates received scores from NASBA this morning. Does anyone know for sure when IL uploaded scores?
It appears (if you look at yesterday's posts) that they were posted in IL around 9:30 am.
Re: The Newbie Hacker
Not sure what AF means?
I feel like woman in the old Mervyn's commercial "open, open, open" or "post, post, post"
alright then... REG came out as expected... i'll wait a couple of days for AUD....tic tok!
any Wave 2 REG exam scores get released yet?
I took mine on 2/27 California REG, waiting on results.
"alright then... REG came out as expected... i'll wait a couple of days for AUD....tic tok!"
Did I miss something -- I just checked CA website again and still no REG score.
I just checked IL website and still no REG score.
I am still waiting for REG in CA also.
@ Mendy, Are you talking about results for BEC or REG when u say "results are out for NY"?
Like I said earlier, the results in NY are for BEC. As far as I know, no one got wave 2 REG results yet.
Mendy was referring to the BEC
What's the prediction on AUD? Has it changed at all?
Did anyone get their scores for REG in CA? I'm sick to my stomach over this whole thing!
no CA REG yet. I'm pretty sure I didn't pass (I had a migraine & just wanted to curl up in a ball in a dark corner), but it's still killing me!
I feel your pain. The lady next to me was typing so loud my cubicle shook. I left most of a sim blank and know I screwed up on some of the multiple choice. I walked out of the test being like why the heck did I put I pick that answer about so many questions! The worst part is I studied a lot and if I don't pass other tests will expire :(
anyone know the predictions on AUD in NY??
You had Tammy Thunder Thumbs...I had Henry Hacker...
https://www.another71.com/2008/04/reg-after-sleeping-on-it.html
If NY releases via NASBA, then it will be Monday the 23rd most likely for AUD with FAR getting bumped to 3/24. Just a guess.
It's soooo hard to concentrate at work when all I can think about is passing REG (in CA). Just like someone else above, this is my last exam (after many tries on a couple of them) and my other exams will start expiring with FAR in April! So...can they actually post the scores at any time during the day??? if that is the case...then my compulsive behavior may have some basis! Good luck to all of us!
another7a.com, what about Reg, when should we expect that???
At least most of your states put your scores online. I still have to wait until I get it the mail to find out I failed.
I have been waiting for so long I have forgotten how I did in REG and the nervousness is killing me...I blame the weather change for the fever I have right now but it very well could be the tension I am gong thru waiting for REG and FAR.
I would move if I couldn't look online :p
no twitter updates today?
I haven't heard anything :)
ok, thanks. Yesterday was such a good day for BEC. I was hoping I would have the same luck for REG today.
I'm about to give up hope for REG tomorrow :-(
Hopefully it'll come out this weekend so my friends and family don't kill me for freaking out so much. I think we're all sick of them telling me "I'm sure you passed, stop worrying." I'm probably the only one who thinks I didn't, but I'm also the only one who saw the questions I had, and how bizarre a lot were.
Believe me, you are not the only one to thinks you failed...
And yes, it gets really old to hear "I'm sure you passed" about 357 times when you know the pass rate is only 47%. Most people just don't understand...
I would move if I couldn't look online :p
Don't have to move, most state accepts out-of-state candidate. I live in Arkansas but taking Tennessee Board because my friends who already took the exam under AR took forever to get their result. SNAIL MAILED after 3-4 weeks.
Maybe we should all take the exams in IL, CA or VA. they seem to be fastest on score reporting.
IL will probably receive scores after business hours, but CA still has a good shot at receiving them before close of business. All of us in the central and eastern time zones probably won't get our scores until Friday, since NASBA uses that goofy batch (overnight) processing.
Boy, I sure hope you are right...
I don't think I could stand to wait another day.
I am waiting for AUD in MA. My last score needed. I passed all the others. Is this going to go into next week? Does anyone know how long it actually takes to get your certification after applying? I suppose that will take 6 weeks, as well!
california receiving scores before business hours are over is a moot point - they only update scores once a day and its in the early hours of the morning.
I agree with DM. I am from CA. For BEC & FAR, I got the scores update prior to noon. The long wait for REG is affecting my studying for AUD...
DM, how do you know? Is this inside information, or your conjecture?
No REG scores in CA still...took exam on 1/30 :(
DT
I've been waiting 70 days for REG in GA!!! :(
yup, out of all the exams I've taken for CA, they all were released early in the morning.
tomorrow's a new day! hopefully REG comes out with a passing score when I wake up! (=
3/19 we will see!
Time to go to sleep and have more dreams about my score... You know it's bad when you have a nightmare of getting a 74 and then go back to sleep and dream you got a 76... I hope it's the latter option.
i bet reg doesnt hit for another 2 weeks
CA releasing scores once a day isn't inside information.. I think it's just the way their system works. Jeff could probably provide more info although he seems to be a lot more knowledgeable about IL because of his in over there. Anyway, good luck all tomorrow.
Am I the only person on this blog who took FAR this window? All I see is REG, REG, REG, REG, REG. Meanwhile, I have to wait for the VERY LAST release to find out if I'm finally done. But we will all survive, will we not?...
I just received my results for Ohio BEC...76 just waiting on REG score. I took BEC on Feb 27 and REG on Feb 9 yet I still don't have the REG score.
Anon - You aren't the only person waiting for FAR. I am too, and it is my last section as well. But I am still anxious to see REG and AUD scores come out because FAR is usually last; so the sooner REG and AUD are released, the sooner FAR comes out. Just my 2 cents.
I guess a lot of people took REG is cycle than any other exam. Maybe that's the cause of the delay. Another thing, why can't they have a fixed date each cycle and release the scores then instead of this picking and choosing which scores are released when...
No REG Up Yet in NY. 6:37am EST 3/19/08. Day 72 of waiting...... And probably another sleepless night. At least today is my favorite day of the year - NCAA tourney starts!
No Reg in MA either :-(
Anyone have scores in IL/VA/CA?
No REG in NJ =/
Was dreaming about it last night ;)
No Reg in CA =( .....Can't sleep!
What's up with ILBOA's log in page? I keep getting a system error. Is this what happens when scores are uploading?
Nevermind, just logged in. Still no REG scores for IL.
Just wanted to confirm NY REG is not up yet.
Looking more and more like Monday, March 23rd.
No REG in CA yet...
jeff put on twitter REG is not in..so dont bother checkin
I'm getting angry about REG. Took it in the begining of Jan.
Jeff's twitter post was last night....he said that possibly REG would go to IL/CA/VA today (Thursday) and NASBA would release Friday.
Re: Angry.
I took it 1/5, and at this point, I'm just more exhausted than angry.
I'm sure NASBA has a good reason why the scores aren't up (I could very well be on the borderline), but waiting 75 days for a test score is a bit ridiculous.
For me it's amplified more by the fact that it's my final exam and I either put this all behind me or haul back to the library every night for another 5 weeks.
NY REG
Reg is still not out for Colorado, I really expected it to be out today but oh well, onto tomorrow.
Yes, it is so frustrating waiting for your last score. REG is also my last section. If I don't get my score today, I'm going to flip out.
what is goin gon with this REG?.... I got an email from them that said they would release the scores this week.. But Nuttin -- Nuttin...
NY REGs
I just checked website, still no REG in IL
The week's not over yet, BELIEVE BELIEVE!! We will get REG, after I get it its going to be "Gimme that Filet-o-Fish, gimme that fish"
AAAGGGRRRR! No CA either! Can't stop checking! it's my last one......
Got an 85 for FAR. I'm in CA. I think they posted the score just a few hours ago. No REG and AUD for CA though. I took all three sections in late Feb.
How is FAR up before REG? is that normal?
FAR is up in CA!! I passed!!! It was my last one too!!!!!!!!!!!!
what FAR is up before REG... that worries me as to when REG will be posted? NOOOO!!!!!!!!! anyways, congrats to those who passed FAR.
FAR? im the one that posted 2 days ago shpould we interpret it that IL PDF has it listed 2nd, guess i was right
FAR is up! I passed! Last one! Now for the CA Ethics Exam! Good luck to everyone still waiting. I heard that REG was testing a new simulation so that may be part of the reason for the delay. Good luck!
the real curve ball is if REG comes thru nasba tomorrow haha
what results are in for ny?
someone has a sick sense of humor
WTF? Reg for Far? I am at the end of my rope! Maybe they will release more than one today to make up for nothing yesterday.
NASBA website is down for me now at 10:35EST. Is the post above a joke about NASBA telling someone they lost all the REG exams? Please don't joke like that. 72 days of waiting for my last part before I lose parts is painful enough.
JJ,
NASBA being down is coincidence. They will appear early AM. Ignore that guy. You should get FAR tomorrow. REG seems delayed. Hope this helps. Relax, you will be fine
JJ are you waiting for the REG score or some other? I tried the nasba score page and it seems down too. I am waiting for my REG score. Hope and pray we get it today.
still score not found on Nasba for REG
Is FAR out for IL?
How come CA has FAR but not IL? Don't VA, CA and IL usually release on the same day?
I'm calm, I'm calm! Thank you for the well wishes, right back at you. I'm waiting for REG - took on 1/6.
Joanne @ IL e-mailed me...they have FAR scores but have a technical issue...won't get posted until later today...she said FAR being listed 2nd on their score sheet was a coincidence.
fyi...
OH my god I wasn't expected FAR in CA to be up, I almost had a heart attack checking my score, but I got an 88!
Received FAR in MD... Passed!!
How did u guys feel coming out of FAR that passed???? i'm waiting in PA for my FAR score and coming out of the exam i was not confident at all...
far in MD??????
no need to give everyone a heart attack... To retake that test will seriously kill me..
Jeff, what's the word on Reg from Joanne?
yes Jeff, tell us what u know about REG.. Please.. :(
No news is bad news for IL REG...
I'm in CA and found out that I passed FAR (88)!!! Its my last one! Thanks Jeff for keeping me sane and for this great website!
Anonymous @ 10:01: I really thought I failed FAR coming out of it to the point where I almost threw up. Having it as my last one didn't help either. Hang in there! You never really know until you get your results.
Thanks for your response and encouragement Anonymous in CA!
I wanna be a CPA....I wanna be a CPA.....that is what i keep telling myself to not give up and bring positive energy! Can't wait to get REG results though...as it is the last one after spending the last 4 years trying to pass the exams....
REG? Jeff?
FAR is posted in Kentucky, too.
I got nothin' on REG... :(
howd MD appear mid day?
I want audit to come out assuming that I passed
Jeff i want to say thnak you so much for keeping me sane.. i started studying in January and took Regs in February..
I dont know wat I would do without your blog.. :)
Just need my Reg score... :(
OOPS, last anonymous means the last post about MD, check post before yours
I WANT AUDIT!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot wait any longer - literally ripping my hair out.
FAR is out in MD, 93 and I was convinced I had failed. Finally finished! Good luck to all!
why are some states coming out mid-day? is this nasba?
I agree with you anonymous -
I want audit too! I am waiting in NY. Any speculation as to when audit will come out?
I'm in GA and have been waiting on REG for 78 days now! This is terrible! And I am waiting on AUD also...
I am also waiting on Audit in NH. I think its suppose to come out tomorrow.
Is this the first time FAR came out second?
First time in memory...
I guess I should give up checking for REG score for the rest of today?
FAR out in TX for anybody? I haven't received it, but theres a good chance I'm borderline.
isnt there someone we can call abou the REG score in NY?
I bet the people at NASBA read your blog Jeff and they are doing this on purpose. They are evil.
Jeff for NASBA President!
In all seriousness, REG isn't actually lost, is it? I'm hoping it just hasn't come out.
If it is lost, they better have everyone's scores showing up as 75.
I support that, go jeff! When are you projecting AUD now?
At least today we aren't going to obsessively log in and out of the website hoping that our score posts. That was the worst part of yesterday...
On the bright side -- maybe this means they are giving a nice fat curve to the REG exam. A LOT of people posted complaints about the "second simulation" so maybe this is the holdup.
Here's to hoping for a few more
76's than there would have been had they not taken the extra time to grade REG.
Cheers!
I give up. I was 4/4 last Wave...0/4 this wave... :)
I bet you see AUD Monday with REG being last this window.
This is based on nothing in particular...other than REG just isn't getting the love this time around.
Hi Jeff,
Which one is next REG or AUD ?
Lets not also forget that they released significantly fewer REG exams than the other three sections in wave 1 for this quarter. Based on this I would say you are right Jeff I just hope they release AUD tomorrow and REG monday (wishful thinking).
Don't be too down on yourself -- you're still predicting 2/4 dates on avg seeing how you went 4/4 in wave 1.
What wsa with the second simulation on REG. I had trouble with my first sim, which is probably why I got an easier second simulation
OK so i'll get back to studying for my AUD (04/03) until tuesday or wednesday. This way at least i'll get some AUD out of the way. Its been a crappy week waiting for REG
"At least today we aren't going to obsessively log in and out of the website hoping that our score posts. That was the worst part of yesterday...
On the bright side -- maybe this means they are giving a nice fat curve to the REG exam. A LOT of people posted complaints about the "second simulation" so maybe this is the holdup.
Here's to hoping for a few more
76's than there would have been had they not taken the extra time to grade REG.
Cheers!
"
Really?? I thought the CPA exams dont curve. Although the scoring highly depends on the "level of difficulty" of the questions. :)
REG is my last one. I walked out of the testing center not sure how I did as the second and third MCQs had a lot of detailed questions....
I didn't really have a problem with either simulation on REG. That doesn't mean they were easy or even if I got it right, but there wasn't anything about it that made me say to myself "I CAN'T DO THIS!"
I see a lot of people talking about how they had problems with one of the sims and I'm not exactly sure how either one (at least that I took) deviated from the "template" we're so used to seeing.
With Sims, the goal is: give yourself at least 45 minutes/per sim...and try your best on every single question within the tab. Same goes for the written.
I feel like that hardest part with Sims are the lack of time examiners have left to really break each question down and think things fully through. I had that problem with my very first exam (FAR)and I made sure that I didn't lollygag or lose focus during the MC testlets on the following exams.
NY REG
Waiting for FAR... that's great that it will supposedly be on NASBA tomorrow morning. My last section too... at least I'll know whether to buy a case of beer or not on my way home from work.
A weekend full of drinking or more studying???
Your experience with the sims could either mean you knew the information or you had different SIMS on your particular exam.
Pretty sure that we don't all get the same simulations.
I heard a rumor that REG is taking so long because of new materials in the exam. Seeing how many people are still waiting from January, and the unusual release order, it may be true.
But still, they've had over two months to base the scoring. The scores must be really all over the place. Of course, this might not be the case at all and there is no rationale behind what is going on. I am just trying to calm myself down while waiting for my last section to come through. I really thought I was going to get my score today.
I also did not have any problem with both simulation testlets. I heard that difficulty does not fluctuate for simulation.
I got 68 in FAR ..i still have auditing which i couldn't clear even in second time ..first time i got 66 and second time i got 67 in AUD..what is wrong with me ..Do i need to change the material ..i am not able to analyze anything..i have got time only till july ..otherwise my REG will expire..
Anonymous said... Waiting for FAR... that's great that it will supposedly be on NASBA tomorrow morning. My last section too... at least I'll know whether to buy a case of beer or not on my way home from work.
A weekend full of drinking or more studying???
SAME HERE! I'm glad to see that you are more calm. I'm freaking out. I want to know NOW. But I see you are relaxed. So I will relax. Let's hope to both be drinking in celebration this Friday night!!!
If they're having a problem scoring REG, why not just let us all pass? :)
waiting for far in ny. I really messed up. however i really messed up reg and got a 77, so i'm a little hopeful.
AICPA/NASBA can deny all they want that the CPA exam is curved. My first career was education, and I've taken several advanced assessment courses. There is NO way around it: A passing score as consistent as this one is is ALWAYS engineered. It's an insult to us that their scoring explanations are so intentionally vague.
Some enterprising candidate should create a blog called Another71days.com where people can vent about waiting 3 months for NASBA scores.
Am I right, people??
AHAHAHA
I just laughed really loud -- hope nobody heard that in the office...
very true about the abother71days.com
I passed far! I swear I did horrible on that. 77! I called va and they told me. Now I just want to see it!
Oh, and a curve is also the only semi-reasonable explanation for the ridiculous wait. They must ensure that enough people pass this window, and that there aren't too many people who fail. If this were a criterion referenced test, you would already know your score. Then, if they needed to stipulate a certain pass rate, they would announce the minimum passing scores at the end. (It might be 70 for BEC and 80 for AUD one window, then 72 for BEC and 78 for AUD next window.) This whole fiasco is CLASSIC norm-referenced testing. I would bet good money that if you could see everyone's scores, they would form a perfect bell curve each window. I just wish NASBA/AICPA would admit it. It's not a big deal.
Couldn't have said it any better Bev...
FAR is up in IL!!!
Doesn't the AICPA preach about transparency? I wish they would apply their lesson to themselves...
67 days and counting :-) (I'll be at 71 by the time I get my score if I'm lucky enough to get it Monday)
Has anyone called about REG in CA? Curious if they have anything to say other than "it's not in."
From my post "Five Things to Do After Passing the CPA Exam"...
https://www.another71.com/2008/12/five-things-to-do-after-passing-cpa.html
4. Now that you have time do to such things, pour a cup of coffee and reflect upon the irony of the AICPA testing the concepts of timeliness and real time data processing.
You can add transparency to that as well.
So, if you do well on a testlet and subsequently get a harder testlet on the test, doesn't it stand to reason that the program knows the number of MC questions you are getting correct and incorrect as you take the test???? In the case of BEC, why can't you know your score immediately? I'll probably be killed by the AICPA for giving away this tid bit of information.
Best guess is that there IS a curve like Bev was describing a couple posts ago.
It's not a curve, they just do statistical analysis :-) Whatever that means...
Sounds like REG is next...thanks to "George" for the heads-up.
Does NASBA post all states the same day?
Did "George" say when REG would be out? Are we thinking today or tomorrow?
Thanks George? We're talking tomorrow morning realistically, right?
No statistical analysis is necessary for a criterion-referenced (non-curved) exam. Your answer is either right or wrong and is worth X points. The mere fact that the number of points any given question is worth is determined by a measure of difficulty is proof positive that the exam is curved, but their curve goes beyond that level to ensure that roughly 40% of candidates pass EACH section EVERY window. Make no mistake...it's NO coincidence.
Hey, I don't fault the AICPA for guaranteeing a limited supply of CPAs. Otherwise, CPAs wouldn't be worth nearly as much in the marketplace. Just please don't insult my intelligence by trying to claim that the exam isn't curved.
If FAR is out for CA or IL does it typically post on NASBA the next day (tomorrow)?
People have problems with transparency and the reporting of scores when they fail but not when they pass. It hurts really bad when you fail. Just have to pick your self up and use the experience as a way to do better next time.
we should petition to the NASBA regarding the process of score releasing. Since we can receive NTS or reschedule online, why can't we get a simple notification from the state board saying your score is released, please check ..etc. Just like my bank sending me a message when there is a deposit to the account. NTS is not cheap. we deserve better service than this. Not mentioning Virginia BOA's website!
This is not good for my mental health...
so REG tomorrow? sadly I dont think that's gonna stop me from checkin' 10 times an hour for the rest of the day :(
If REG comes up next, I will assume that the board actually knows the order of release, otherwise how is it that ILBOA listed each section in that order.
I believe Joanne when she says it's coincidence...I'm just thankful she takes the time to pass on the info.
Waiting in AL for BEC results. Can't check online here. :( Just have to stare angrily at the mailbox. Because that makes it come sooner you know. Obviously my angryface needs more practice because it's not here yet.
Sorry for repeating this question again, if REG score is released tomorrow for IL, CA and VA when we see it on the NASBA website?
IL has decide not to change the score release pdf posted on the website
Yeah, I'm unclear on that too, whether NASBA's batch process will load it for Saturday morning or the dreaded Monday morning.
any updates on DE audit scores?
My suggestion email sent to CA's board...forward to NASBA as well?
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Hello,
My name is [redacted], and I am currently in the process of studying for my final portion of the CPA examination. I have a suggestion for the CBA's website that, if implemented, would be extremely beneficial to all California applicants.
I suggest that when an applicant's scores have been released, or when other changes have been made to his or her account status, an automated email be sent out informing of this change. As anxious, eager, and nervous applicants such as myself would not be required to constantly log in (often multiple times a day) to see if scores have been released, this update to the website's functionality would greatly alleviate unnecessary traffic to the website and reduce the burden of its servers. From an IT perspective, I'm sure this would be a relatively simple, automated process, and truly worthwhile given the cost-benefit nature of the undertaking.
I understand that this project would require a work on the part of the CBA, but I believe that this would drastically improve an applicant's experience during the difficult process of sitting for these challenging exams and then waiting weeks (or months) for results. If a simple email were to alert applicants that a score has been released or remittance has been created, multitudes of applicants would save a great deal of time and energy.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of my suggestion. I would be happy to further discuss my suggestion in greater detail should you have any questions.
Best regards,
[redacted],
Dreaded Monday AM REG release for NASBA if CA/IL release tomorrow. *Some* people have seen Sat releases...I never have. I'll toss in that caveat.
Still checking every hour for REG (CA)... heart stops everytime I hit the status tab button... When I got my FAR score back in Feb, it was at 6pm on Saturday (2/21). I was checking that day every two hours. So it is possible
Just passed FAR with a 95 in WA. I'm done!!!! I've never felt happier.
So I guess Audit (IL) is set for next week also...
Bev- my comment about the statistical analysis was sarcastic. I completely agree with you about the curve. It's just that they say they don't curve and have some sort of statistical analysis.
"So I guess Audit (IL) is set for next week also..."
What did you infer that from?
Never mind, I'm losing it. You're probably right.
oh, I was just going by the fact that everyone thinks REG will hit IL tom. at the earliest. OR does IL update on weekends as well and we should expect to see audit Sat or Sunday?
Last REG score release for me was on X-mas morning. I guess they are waiting till Easter to start a "ruining religious holiday" theme.
Who is George & how does he know Reg is next?
George is a reader who shared an e-mail he received from a state boa...who said they expected REG next...
IL updated its score release update on the Web site. They are reporting 99% for FAR.
Reallllllly? Why don't you read the posts from 9am...
Here is the article people are referring to on the IL Board of Examiners website.
IL Board of Examiners:
https://www.illinois-cpa-exam.com/
Score Release Update - March 19th:
https://www.illinois-cpa-exam.com/files/scorerelease.pdf
Did George's email say when? Tonight, tomorrow?
It was generic...nothing specific about REG...just that they expected it next. My guess is tomorrow and NASBA Monday.
I just passed FAR - 93!! I am so happy! I honestly thought I didnt do so well.
Good luck to everyone else waiting of their scores!
V - CA
Joanne just e-mailed me...AUD tomorrow, not REG...
so that means it (aud) will be on NASBA tomorrow??
AUD to IL/CA tomorrow (and VA - call them)...NASBA by Monday.
Sorry REG people...you're getting the shaft this window.
Just for the sake of my sanity should I just forget about this until monday or is there a possibility of a weekend release?
OMG. I've been waiting on AUD IL since 2/12. I hope, hope, PRAY that I passed. And it's official-I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight.
Just for the sake of my sanity should I just forget about this until monday or is there a possibility of a weekend release?
To put it in relevant terms for this week:
Saturday 13 seed / Monday 4 seed
I had a crazy dream 3 weeks ago that my reg score got lost and I had to take it over again :-(
LOL...thanks man. I have to work on Saturday anyways so I'm sure I'll be checking but at least I have the right expectation now.
God, what the hell would I be doing if I never found this blog...
Crazy Dream Girl: I had an awesome dream the other nite that I got 75 on REG. But when I woke up I was totally covered in sweat!! I swear I'm gonna age 25 yrs by the time (IF) I finish with all this!! I never had white hair til I started studying for this exam.
DT
it was less than 2 weeks ago, and now it feels like its really happening.
i'm a little slow.
72 on FAR :( So close, yet so far. This is my last section. Good luck to all waiting and congratulations to those who passed. Back to studying again - hopefully for one final time.
I am going mentally insane. Petitioning NASBA is the best comment i read all day. Down with NASBA.
This waiting game is ridiculous! Like other people above I've been having haunting nightmares! I don't think I've had a good night sleep since I took REG.
I'm with you on the bad dreams... I just want to know so I can sleep at night again! Busy season on no sleep is cruel and unusual punishment.
Exam score-induced sleep depravity is the worst.
You're mad at 10pm
You're mad at midnight when you go to bed
You're mad at 2:30 am when your score is still not there
You're mad at 4:15am
You're mad at 6am
You're mad at 8:30am because you overslept from not sleeping and you're late to work.
My boss and I both actually dreamed a few weeks apart that I passed the section I took. That too, could be a bad thing. Talk about pressure
Does someone know anything about FAR Connecticut? I spent the day asking this question but nobody answers me. If someone could answer me that would be great. Besides I am not sure that I am on the right page to check my score and that I use the correct password (Section ID number as it is called on the page). If anyone has any answer at these questions that would be very helpefull
My boss and I both actually dreamed a few weeks apart that I passed the section I took. That too, could be a bad thing. Talk about pressure
Your boss is dreaming about you. That too, could be a bad thing.
Are we thinking that FAR will be posted on the NASBA website tomorrow
another 71...I said the same thing..."why are you dreaming about me?" said he always dreams about work during tax season..since I do that too, i'm okay with that answer!
connecticut...NASBA release tomorrow for ya
Does Nasba Post score on Saturday or Sunday?
I know my score won't be posted until tomorrow and yet I still continue to check the NASBA site for my score. Why oh why do I do this to myself!?!?!?!
"patience is a virtue .."
you already took the test, there's not much you can do.
either way, you've already passed or failed. just continue with your life until you're given an opportunity to change the outcome of your future.
when the results come in, that's when you're able to plan your next course of action, but until then you should focus on the other aspects and priorities in your life.
i'm waiting and checking this site and CBA site on a regular basis, but I think I'm going to stop checking until tomorrow.
This is the site for Connecticut:
https://nasba.org/nasbaweb/NASBAWeb.nsf/wpes?openform&stateabbrev=CT
Your section ID # was labeled as such on your NTS. Be sure to enter your birthdate in MM/DD/YYYY format with the slashes.
Until your score is available, the white box will display the message "Error: Score not found. Please verify Section ID Number and Date of Birth format and re-submit."
This is normal and will be the message every time you enter the info correctly until your score is posted. Then, the message will change to your name and your score, just like the white boxes on this blog.
I got my score via email before it's up on NASBA. Very exciting times at 430pm. Im in NH
I wrote to the AICPA Exam email address regarding REG score... I was told I need to contact candidatecare@nasba...
Response (Ramon Bradley) - 03/19/2009 03:59 PM
RE: REG Exam Scores
Dear,
Thank you for contacting the AICPA Member Service Center regarding your scores from the REG section of the CPA Exam.
We are happy to hear that you have taken the CPA Exam. The AICPA does not perform administrative functions for the exam. Please contact CandidateCare@nasba.org. A representative will assist you with your questions or concerns.
Thank you for allowing us to be of service. Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.
How did we serve you? Please click on the link below to take a four-question survey regarding your service experience:
https://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB225RGXUNZH2
Regards,
Raymon Bradley
AICPA Member Service Center
How cool would it be if instead of the NASBA site saying:
"Error: Score not found.
Please verify Section ID Number and
Date of Birth format and re-submit."
it would give you a Magic 8-ball type response in that little white box each time you hit submit.
I think that would be awesome. Click Submit and get some vague answer like "Concentrate and ask again" or "Signs point to yes".
I hope FAR is on NASBA in the a.m.! I am waiting on FAR and my husband is waiting on REG...
SC
telling someone that they shouldn't bother checking their score every hour on the hour the day before they KNOW they won't see their score is like telling a little kid to stop peeking at their Christmas presents the night before =)
so no CA REG tomorrow? AUD instead?? noooo!!
Just to save some tme for us nervous people. Not everyone may realize that you can save your entry on the nasba site (i.e. your section ID and birthday), and save it in your favorites
https://nasba.org/nasbaweb/NASBAWeb.nsf/wpes? Such as:openform§ionid=3664567&dob=07/32/1908&stateAbbrev=NJ
This will save time for us OCD people.
That's exactly what I did saved it as the home page, now problem with this is it won't make the wait any shorter...
Thank you very much for those who have answering my questions (CT). At least I will stop wondering if I do the good manipulation
This might sound dorky...but I made up this song that I sing over and over before I take a part of the exam. I just wanted to share! Think of the tune to Janis Joplin's Mercedes Benz song...
Oh Lord why don't you let me pass this exam
I'd shout to the Heavens, I chant Amen
Oh Lord I need you blessing upon the exam
I beg of your mercy, thank you and amen!! ;)
MA REG is in!
just kidding =)
Anyone here from MS? We can't check our scores online, and I would like to have an idea of how long it usually takes the State board to distribute scores. It seems like the State got FAR scores today if I'm understanding everyone's comments correctly....
Person from MS - I am waiting on my 4th - and hopefully final - score and live in MS. The scores were transmitted to our State Board for FAR today. It usually takes 2 business days after they receive the score for it to be mailed out. From then, you can figure 1-2 days for the mail to deliver depending on where you live in the state. I usually have score in hand 4 days after the score is released to the State Board, excluding the weekends. They do not work on Saturdays or Sundays to get our scores out.
I love the Janis Joplin remake! Anyone else hitting the sauce tonight? I'm so nervous waiting for FAR to show up in the morning. It's going to be a loooong night!
i am also waiting for my fare results tomorrow.. its 1 at night and jus cant sleep.. maybe ill stay awake till morning , see the result then sleep..
68 on FAR....can't wait to start up studying again =/ Good luck to everyone else.....
86 on FAR. It was my last section, so put a fork in me, I'm DONE!
Jeff, your blog is brilliant. You've been a huge source of inspiration and provided a wealth of information along the way. I just can't thank you enough.
Good luck to everyone else waiting on scores!
83 on FAR...only have AUD to do now. My husband still waiting on REG. Happy Friday!!
passed in ny!!!!
its 2 30 at nite here.. could not sleep and jus checked nasba.. fare uploaded.. 93!!! one last to go .. REG..
NY REG Here again - No REG at 6:00am EST 3/20. 73 days and still waiting.
got my FAR score - 80!!!! I'm done with all 4 parts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This site is awesome! Congrats to everyone who passed! Don't give up or loose heart - it's so worth it and don't listen to all of the nay-say,etc. YOU CAN DO IT!
This is insane on REG. Wasn't it supposed to be released before FAR? I'm officially going nuts now. Just give me my score!
Ugh - I hate playing the waiting game. Just give me my REG score, darn it!
Is anyone else getting a system error when they try to go to the ILBOA website to log in?
Just got my FAR score and I passed with a 75! Thank God! This is my last part!!! Jeff - this site is wonderful and was certainly motivational for me while on the CPA Exam journey. Thank you so much for keeping the site going and uniting the hopes and dreams of so many of us. Congrats to everyone who passed and much encouragement to everyone still taking the exam. YOU CAN DO IT! ;-)
Just received the score for FAR (Delaware) an 85. I must admit, I almost ran out of time for FAR (second try) and did not do well on both simulations and thought that I would surely fail. So there is hope for everyone. Hang in there guys!! One more to go - REG. Good Luck to all!!
Has anyone heard anything on REG in GA? The wait is killing me!!!
Only got REG to go... an 83 on FAR! HALLELUJAH! I can do it!!!
No REG in GA!
Any idea when AUD will be released for New Jersey .
I just called NASBA and they said REG scores will be delayed for two years.
FAR is out in Mass. for Wave 2....84 Baby! I'm all Done!
hahahhahahahahahahahahahahahah
Lauren, NY - I just spit my orange juice through my noise. Thanks.
Audit out in Cali....
I'm done....
Good luck everyone
Oh my gosh. Does this mean Audit will come out tomorrow for NASBA??????
Lauren, NY
FAR out on NASBA. Got a 71. I wasn't counting on passing FAR anyways...but I want my REG scores!!!! This will be the second time taking REG.
FAR is out in UT 80 (I am done) Thank you Heavenly Father and Thank You Honey for your support.
I want my REG score (I'm not at 70 days yet but close...) 68 days and counting...
I made plans to go out tonight in anticipation of having my score, figured either way I'd want some alcohol. I guess it'll help calm my nerves for the wait.
FAR - NY came out today, took it on February 26th.
REG not there yet. So now this means Tuesday or Wednesday (NASBA).
OMG, the wait for REG is getting rediculous. Maybe, they will release REG today too. Doubt it thought.
Has anyone else gotten their Audit score?
Last time I gave Reg, it was on Oct 28th and didn't get my marks till the Christmas morning... this time, Reg people are getting shafted again. What do they have against Reg section????
Oh no! I haven't heard of a wave 3....... maybe you did so awesome that they can't even release your score because it turns out you're a genius and they're going to pay you thousands of dollars. Yeah, I am pretty sure that's it.
Any updates on when REG scores will be out? Are they going to be last?
They're definitely going to be last. BEC is out.. FAR is out... and now AUD is out in Cali. Reg definitely won't be until next week.
Does it matter if you take an exam on the last day of the window ? I took the NY REG on 2/28/09 and I still haven't received my grade. Do you recieve the grade later than others if you take the exam on the last day of the window ? I am just worried b/c I think I read at the beginning of the page that if you receive the grade late your most likely borderline.
It doesn't matter at all when you took the exam. Obviously if you took the exam on 2/28 you might not receive it on 3/1. It is the AICPA... they are slow. It doesn't matter at all when you took it. I took one on 10/1 and didn't get my score until 12/25 and it was an 87 (not borderline). The AICPA is going to do whatever they want with barely any rhyme or reason.
Can someone please anwer the above questions about AUD?
If it came out in Cali today, when should it come out on NASBA??
They received it... but how does that translate into when it comes out? Does VA report on NASBA or their own site. I'm from NY. What's your guess as to when it will come out?
Haha... no kidding. REG people need to relax.
how do they not have Reg yet?? is it possible they lost it?? what kind of analysis do they need to do? they need to get new statiscians....
Oh my god shut up about REG. They just haven't released the scores yet. EASY.
80 on audit-CA. DONE!
When I talked to her she said it is possible that they will be getting it late today. I would just relax and not let it ruin your weekend.
"Is it possible they lost it"? - Are you f-ing serious man???
I am waiting on audit in NH.
I'm done!!! I had already passed the ethics exam and gotten my experience affidavit signed, so I was literally just waiting for this score.
Good luck everyone!!!
Since people are getting audit in California, does that mean New York will post their scores on Monday?
Has anyone talked to NASBA about the possibility of AUD being released for us on Saturday instead of Monday? NASBA never lets me know anything, so I wondered if anyone else had better success! :) Thanks!
MS again here. I'll be waiting on my FAR score next week via snail-mail, then. Thanks for responding.
So many posts passed FAR (contrats to you)! I felt awful coming out of FAR, though; I was CERTAIN I failed it. I completely screwed up one of the sims. Did anyone else feel this way coming out of FAR? I'm new to this (that was my first time to sit for any section), so I don't know if feeling that way is normal or now. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP MY SANITY!!!
...normal or not... (typo in the 8:28 post)
I haven't talked to NASBA about when scores for AUD will come out. Has anyone? Will they just tell me to go to hell when I call or will they actually give me an answer?
MS - I felt like there was no possible way in hell that I could ever pass FAR once I took it and I ended up passing. Don't worry, you could have suprised yourself.
Hopefully. A pleasant surprise would be nice. (I'll find out next week if the MS BOA gets the envelopes stuffed on time.)
Thanks for the encouragement. It looks like I'll need a bunch of it over the next few months!
FAR SCORES OUT IN MICHIGAN!!!!
I AM DONE!!!!!
PASSED ALL 4 PARTS ON FIRST ATTEMPT!!!!
how do you even get through to NASBA. when i call i just listen to some monotone guy list options that take you no where!
I don't know man. I guess there's an e-mail address about 50 posts up that you are supposed to be able to use.
thanks - i emailed them. i doubt they will be able to tell me anything, but it sure made me feel better to vent at NASBA and not you guys here on the blog!
ya - a lot of people do not understand what it is like to 1) study for the exam 2) take the exam 3) wait on your scores for the exam!
alcohol could take all your worries awaay
FAR is out in Texas. I passed with an 85. Woohoo!
Now I just gotta get past REG (won't be easy for an auditor like me)..
re: "Wave 3"
There isn't a Wave 3, but there is a Wave 2a and it usually means you're borderline. There was a discussion about this a few windows ago and people were debating what it meant if you didn't get your score in Wave 2. This happened to me once (74) and my REG score came out 5 days after Wave 2 was out.
The majority of the people who miss Wave 2 and get their scores a few days later will score in the range of 73-76 or so. There will still be a 90 or two in there, but most people will score 73-76.
when does wave 1 ende? like whats the latest that u can take the test that u would fall under wave 1?
CA has AUD Wave 2 Released before Illinois has this posted?
When will most states release these Wave 2 scores?
Long time reader, first time poster. I got the results for FAR in Indiana and I passed. It was my last exam. Thanks Jeff for this site. I'm sure it takes a lot of time on your part to put all of this together. And thanks to your wife and family for allowing you to keep this going. For those who are still studying, take your time and make sure you understand the material you're reading. I think that's the biggest thing I learned. That, and make sure you read the question and know what it's asking! Good luck to everyone.
still waiting for REG here. and even i'm sick of listening to people whine about REG.
MD AUD Scores out
Lets shut about about REG, if AUD came out today in California REG won't be here till late next week, so give up.
For AUD, however, when will the states other than CA release there scores? Today? Tomorrow? Monday?
Look for AUD Monday via NASBA
I used the NCAA Tournament analogy earlier that Monday is a 4 seed and a Saturday release a 13 seed
wow people are getting so hostile..... no need to be rude people.. u dont like the comment then dont read it... Simple as that... the art of technology
"still waiting for REG here. and even i'm sick of listening to people whine about REG."
I take it you like to read your own blogs
I have always check my score via my state's boa website. How do you check your score via NASBA? Thanks - TX reader.
Hello,
Did anyone get his score relased for AUD in Connecticut?
"The majority of the people who miss Wave 2 and get their scores a few days later will score in the range of 73-76 or so. There will still be a 90 or two in there, but most people will score 73-76."
That's actually 72-77 for borderline waiting game!
I had 77 last window for REG and while majority received their score 12/18, I did not received mine until christmas morning. Also I had a friend in the similar wait, except hers was 72!
Patient is a virtue, so relax people. I know this is the last section of some of you, but regardless how much you complain, the circumstances are not going to change. So relax, grab a beer if you?re home, and STOP CHECKING NASBA every 5 minutes. You?re not helping yourself!!!
You are right, I got my FAR 75 on 12/24
i think TX validates overnight so since they got the scores this morning, we MIGHT get AUD tomorrow, but probably Monday
"Anonymous said...
Spoke to VA BOA at 8:45AM Friday - they received AUD at 430PM on Thursday.
THEY DO NOT HAVE REG YET"
- maybe this means VA BOA will get REG tomorrow :)
If I give of hope, I'll go crazy(er)
oops, i mean't today. i'm too sleep deprived to type
For those states that process their own applications and scores, like IL, CA and TX, you look up scores on their websites. The others use NASBA. IL is behind updating this wave due to our network manager being out. AUD was released to NASBA Thursday; IL will get them posted during the day Friday and update the notice. Haven't heard anything about REG yet, unfortunately.
NO REG in MD. It's going to be a long weekend!
Patiently Waiting for AUD results here in NY.... just give it to us already.... its like NASBA is toying with us at this point.
Joanne,
Do you know how long it takes NASBA to release the AUD scores to us once they've received them?
AUD scores up in WA.
I totally commisserate with you Koolguy. Waiting for AUD in NY here too....last exam hopefully.
Lauren, NY
NJ scores for AUD have not been released yet, right?
FAR 56 in Kansas. Yes!!! Finally!!
Thanks for the update Joanne!!! :)
I think it is a good sign for those of us waiting for audit that the AICPA released scores on Thursday. If CA received audit scores at 4:30 Thursday afternoon, then NASBA has all day today for their initial processing. Let's hope they get it all done and the internet upload goes tonight. I'm crossing my fingers and toes that I have my score by Saturday morning!
No Reg in Texas as of 10 a.m. Friday CST.
Waiting for NJ AUD toooo
It is so brutal knowing that people in MD and CA have the audit scores but other states cannot see it..... oh well, we'll have them soon enough.
I just called NASBA. The woman told me they can't give scores out over the phone. I am in TN and waiting for AUD. She said "NASBA will post them once they receive the scores." Yeah right.....
Audit is out in IL...passed with an 88...SWizeet
I took FAR 2/28 and got score today 3/20. 80! Go Yaeger and possibly jager tonight :)
AUD is posted in Kentucky. Of course, I'm waiting on REG.
False alarm about MD AUD being released today...my friend is messing with me
I just got my score emailed. I passed AUD with 88!!!! :)
Has anyone received AUD in Connecticut?
amanda wat state r u from?
i thought Score are not faxed or emailed to candidates.
NH (Its still not up on the NASBA site for NH)
" i thought Score are not faxed or emailed to candidates.
"
?
I think its because I signed up to receive NTS by email rather than mail. Since I receive NTS by email then maybe I also receive scores by email.
Any chance of IL getting the REG scores today????
Here the copy of the email:
CPA Examination Candidate:
Attached you will find your Uniform CPA Examination Score Notice.
Your score notice is sent based on your contact preference. Your contact preference is email. To view and print, open the attached file using Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 or greater.
If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader, please visit https://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html to download a current
version of the software.
If you would like to change your means of receiving the score notice, please contact CPA Examination Services at 1-800-CPA-EXAM or email at cpaexam@nasba.org.
Please do not reply to this email message.
AUD scores out in MD
Hey guess what... still nothing for AUD in NY...:|
SCORE MAILING
All scores for the current testing window are mailed via U.S Mail. Scores are not faxed or emailed to candidates. Score notices are only distributed via U.S. Mail.
From nasba site
I know for a fact that candidates in VA have emailed for their scores when the website was down.
I had my NTS emailed to me and didn't get any of my scores (3 so far) emailed to me. I have to check online on the NASBA site.
Maybe it's different by state?
I hear ya Koolguy...
that's true, same here
Yay FAR out in NJ. 81! I'm finally done!
Any info on AUD for DE?
DE is a NASBA state so it will be Monday for AUD in all likelihood
man i feel like i pressed F5 50 time already in the past 5 hours.
AUD = D.E.A.D
MA said they haven't received the score yet....
happy birthday whenit comes!
How do you check the score on NASBA?? I'm so confused??
deleted NJ...you don't want people knowing your section id and DOB combo...doubt anything weird would happen, but I wouldn't want it out there if it were me...if you're looking for FAR - you're 2a...if you're looking for AUD - it's not out yet.
Jeff
AUD on and crackin' in CA. 96 baby!!!
re: score @ NASBA...
https://www.nasba.org/nasbaweb/NASBAWeb.nsf/WPECUSM
Click your state...click "Scores"
Enter your section id and DOB. Only BEC and FAR are out
congrats Maureen... thats really good
"deleted NJ...you don't want people knowing your section id and DOB combo...doubt anything weird would happen, but I wouldn't want it out there if it were me...if you're looking for FAR - you're 2a...if you're looking for AUD - it's not out yet."
What does deleted NJ mean?
And someone said they got their NJ score back already....I'm assuming they checked online...?
someone from New Jersey posted their nasba link with score id and dob...I deleted it...no big deal...
guess I'm from a state that doesn't post on NASBA. why do some and not others?
FAR out in mi, 4 for 4 with a 79 woooooooooooooo
i think the year was 1908, whoever posted it messed with info. unless we have 100 year old people taking CPA exams and checkin out your blog jeff.
haha...I saw that yesterday...the one I deleted was from today and looked legit...1986...again...no big deal...just trying to help them out...
MD REG here...took the exam on 1/3/09 and still have not received score...I called NASBA and got an automated prompt....
"Hello and thank you for calling NASBA. You've been f'ed by NASBA. Please press 1 in you liked being f'ed by NASBA. Press 2 if you did not like being f'ed by NASBA. Press 3 if you are probably going to be f'ed by NASBA again."
So no AUD scored have been posted online?
Only states that have received AUD (NH,CA,etc.) I guess received them through e-mail?
I dont get it... u hate accounting but passed one of the toughest accounting test? Huh.... wouldn't you want to work in the field accounting given that u would be a CPA
Just a thought!
Good luck with everyone! Patience and sanity is key!
I'm still waiting for CA REG and currently studying for AUD in April.
I guess us REG people gotta wait until next week.
FARE people should get their scores by monday/tuesday.
I was the one who posted NJ yesterday. Yes, I actually was born July 32nd, 1908. Teddy Roosevelt added a day to July that year, to help slow inflation. I was born on that day. If he wouldn't have added the day, I wouldn't have a birthday ever.
FAR is out in GA
I just called the TX BOA and was told scores update each night. I guess I can stop looking until tomorrow. (I will probably check anyway. I am too nervous not to.)
Trying to keep sane as I wait for my REG NJ score. It adds a level of comfort knowing how many people are out there suffering along with me. I want to schedule AUD for the beginning of April, but I first want to make sure I passed REG before applying for the NTS for AUD and FAR. Cutting it close a bit.
OK. I just got my score for AUD, 71. This sucks! I studied hard and thought I did really well on the test.
I'm in CA and did NOT receive an AUD score. What is up with that?
AUD, 71...What state are you in?
Yes, what state is the AUD score from... are u in CA or NH?... cuz those are the states which have released the results.
KY and MD have also posted per previous posts.
AUD 71 is from VA
Any word on NY REG exam for the 2nd window ?
Ogh . . . people like you are so obnoxious!
I second that!
Great job! When ppl have been calling NASBA, has anyone asked if they may be releasing scores Saturday AM? Just a good question so we can all just give up until Monday, which I am pretty much doing anyways!
That's a good idea! Someone call.....
I called the TX BOA and was told the scores are updated each night. I specifically asked if they will be updated tonight and was told that "yes" they will be. So I will definitely be checking in the morning.
Hm.. I wonder if NASBA is the same way?
Thank you! Sorry I didn't understand that this from your original post. Thanks for clarifying. I wouldn't even know where to begin to call NASBA! haha
NASBA is different than TX BOA... keep that in mind.
I asked if NASBA releases scores on Saturdays, and the girl was dumbfounded. She said, "I don't know. I would assume we only do it on business days."
With that kind of response, I would still consider Friday a business day for scores to run tonight, but wouldn't think they'd run on Sunday night, given that's not a business day.
Obviously, this girl had no clue. Shucks!
Haha well, you can only ask for so much out of people! But I thought TX released through NASBA... am I wrong?
Don't hate because some people know how to test and understand the material.
If you don't understand, thats your problem.
Just a guess, but I don't think NASBA is going to have scores for Saturday... My reasoning is that they enjoy messing with us so much and keep us waiting forever, so why should they put in the extra effort to give us scores 2 days earlier?
I don't get why it's so hard for them to just give us dates when they release scores. If I knew for certain it was 3/23 I would be able to relax a bit. I'd even be willing to wait a few extra days just to have a certain release date. This whole process is too stressful.
great job to those who pass in four months. however, don't let that discourage you all who don't. not everyone sits in their rooma nd studies all day/night for 4 months..some of us have lives (happy, fun-filled ones) and jobs (where we actually have to work). Normal people like us pass, too! :)
And not everyone sits in their room for 4 months straight, but can still pass, and work full time!
Four exams in four months is very impressive nicely done!
I don't think it's fair to stereotype people who pass with ease as not having a life just like I don't think it's right to stereotype someone who sat for the exam many times as stupid.
Michigan Nasba rep is on vacation till 03/30, is that mean we will not get our score till then?
No - the rep is just someone wearing a headset that answers calls...the scores get uploaded en masse.
"Haha well, you can only ask for so much out of people! But I thought TX released through NASBA... am I wrong?"
TX posts scores on its own website, not NASBA's.
I doubt it. Louisiana's was on vacation during the 2nd wave from Oct/Nov during the peak time for score sorting & releasing. I called NASBA and confirmed that someone was "backing her up."
Thank You. I sat down and studied, still worked full time, and went out. I am actually very impressed with myself.
And if you resent that because you didn't pass, then it is on you and you should take full responsibility.
Normally when do other states post their score in relation to CA and NH?
Everyone's life circumstances are different...different obstacles to overcome. We all have the exam in common and I have a high amount of respect for anyone who takes it on and tries to pass it.
Having a family and studying is hard for certain reasons...being single and studying is hard for other reasons (I don't know if I would have had the discipline to study with no accountability, personally).
i apologize if that was taken the wrong way :) don't take life/things people say seriously though..like bueller says you'll never come out alive :) take shot or 2 or 3 instead :) happy spring folks!
I received my AUD score in Washington state today at 6:45 am PST.
AUD is out in CA, WASH, and NH?
How do these states notify? I thought the online database is updated at the same time for all states?
just thought i would change the topic and tell everyone that it snowed today in NY.. on the first day of Spring...
Weird things can happen.. maybe we will get our REG scores today....:)
For the person who doesn't have the 2 years of experience nor wants to work in accounting for the time being and has passed all four parts... I called my board with the same question a while back (I had an awful experience with one of the Big 4 and felt the same way!). The good news is that once you pass all four parts of the exam they won't expire just because you don't meet the experience requirement. Basically, if you decide to get your experience 10 years from now, you can then apply for the actual certification. For the meantime you will just have passed the CPA exam, but won't be certified. Hope that helps!
I did awful on the REG sims too...not enough time!!
Yea! snow in NY! whats up with that? I was shocked this morn'. wanted to go back to bed...
on the first day of Spring..
Incorrect! The first day of Spring is March 21 - my birthday. There are people born on March 20 and March 22 who hold that their birthday is the first day of spring, but they are morons and in denial.
LMAO -- it appears someone has struck a nerve!
I dont know but my calendar says March 20 is the first day of spring..
CA reports through their own website, along with IL and VA (although their site apparently sucks).
Not sure of any other states.
I dont know but my calendar says March 20 is the first day of spring..
BURN IT. It is trash propaganda put out by people with inferior birth dates.
Congrats to the person who passed all 4 sections in 4 months! Consider passing your "story" along to Jeff to help benefit others.
March 20th - is the 1st day of spring for 2009
The first day of spring for 2009 is March 20th, a Friday. I think the first day of spring is on this date for every year..
Addendum to the above answer:
Spring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal EQUINOX. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year. In 2009, spring will arrive on March 20th, as stated above and the sun will be above the equator, crossing to the northern hemisphere at 11:47pm (ish)
wow Jeff u seem to be so upset with my calendar... lol.. :)
I'm too angry about March 20th to think about REG right now.
I'm off to edit WikiAnswers...
u r too funny Jeff.. tell me when you update it.. ;)
well if it makes u feel better it does say 11:47 pm .. which means its 13 mins from the 21st. So ur right, its the 21st kinda.
NH is a NASBA state, they just email you afternoon before it gets posted, if you chose to be emailed instead of mailed. I got FAR yesterday via email and it posted this morning on NASBA. It hits NASBA the same day as everyone else.
Jeff, I'm sorry but the little TV screen we have in our elevators at work also said it was the 1st day of spring. I'd smash it for you, but I'd like to keep my job.
The fact that I am a silly guy that loves to laugh and cut up is probably a big part of why I've stayed fairly sane through this whole CPA testing saga. I'll share something with you that hopefully will make you chuckle, especially if you can sort of picture this. We had a staff meeting yesterday. I was stretching my arms vertically and accidentally farted , and you could have heard a pen drop, it was so darn loud. It was one of those kind that sort of feels like it cut your butt. I was so embarassed but after a few seconds decided just to laugh with everyone in there. And don't picture a big slob. I'm your normal average to above-avgerage-looking guy who just accidentally cut one in a freaking CAFR meeting.
There are few worse things that I can think of doing in a staff meeting than that.
That is awesome!
Oh CAFaRt
It really made everyone's day. I don't mind being the joke. It was actually very entertaining.
When I was in public I had a female boss who pretty much left me alone and didn't come in my office...so 99% of the time I was "safe" to carpetbomb the place.
Wouldn't you know it ~ 5 seconds after detonation, she comes walking in and pulls up a chair next to me to go over a tax return.
Awkward...
I'm totally the same way...I really think it says a lot about a person when they can laugh at themself (themselves?? -- my brain is numb right now).
My ability to find the humor in just about every situation is probably the reason I have not gone completely loony.
Music also helps...I have recently become completely obsessed with this song (hope it's cool to post this on here Jeff, if not let me know):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2YnDlEMXiU&feature=PlayList&p=1D6830D6CD7DDF20&index=5&playnext=6&playnext_from=PL
WA has their own site and they send you an email to let you know it's posted.
AHAHAHAHAA "carpetbomb"
That happens to me all the time...would you believe I keep a fan under my desk to blow the fumes out of my office?
Worst thing you could do is eat a whole can of cannellini beans for dinnner. You might as well call in sick the next day cause it's just bad news...lol.
I got very lucky in that the smell wasn't as bad as most of mine have been lately. I find myself laughing even at goofy things, even things that you probably heard in elementary school or perhaps never heardat all. For example, the other day I asked this guy something. Not sure if this makes a difference, but he is from Florida and I'm from Louisiana. His answer to my question was "cross between an elephant and a rhino." I said, "what????" He said, "elephino." I had never heard that before, and yes, I know it is as silly as silly gets, but I got a good laugh out of that one.
Jeff, have you heard anything on the release of the REG scores from Joanne or NASBA or AICPA?
I haven't heard a thing...Joanne has been nice enough to e-mail me when she hears something...all quiet...I'll twitter the second I hear anything (if I do).
You guys are making me laugh! I don't think there could have been a better story for a Friday afternoon.
Yes, like you, Jeff, Joanne from Illinois is my favorite kind of person. She appears to be compassionate towards us, knowing that we are all going crazy waiting for news. This site has been great and is pretty darn fun.
Would they post a score during the weekend ?
If I'm not mistaken, I believe that Colorado and Georgia and even a few of the Northeastern states (maybe Deleware and Connecticut) are tied into the same NASBA that I'm with (Louisiana). I have confirmed with them a few things. They definitely only update over night via batch style. They do not work overtime. They finally started having a Friday night batch that loads on Saturday morning instead of Monday morning as it used to be. Finally, they are located in Nashville, which I think is Eastern Time Zone.
I'll say REG release to CA/IL by Sunday/Monday and NASBA by Tuesday...where FAR was originally predicted...3/23
I am getting anxiety over AUD score......frig NASBA. Since this morning I have gotten a MONSTER zit on my face. AWESOME! Now if I do pass my boyfriend won't even want to makeout......
Kidding. But really. Severe anxiety = monster zit.
IL/CA release on weekends? There's a potential for a Sunday release?!
You're right. I've been getting the zits too. I'll go out with you. My girlfriend is out of town. Tell me wear to fly to, I'll go to the backyard to the money tree, and then be on my way.
HAHAHAHA
How could someone take the exam on 1/3/09 and still not get the results back ? Don't they realize there is a time deadline !!??
per Joanne @ IL...Large batch of REG and small batch of AUD scores released to NASBA today
...doubt they appear Satuday AM, but it's possible.
IL will get them uploaded ASAP, but they are having tech issues.
IL doesn't have them yet, btw...I should note that...she was just letting me know NASBA rec'd them.
so if nasba received a batch does that mean that they will post it .. or will they wait till they receive all??
nasba = ny?
nasba = nasba.org for online score releases
'I'm not sure what to think of those fart knockers at this point.'
BAHAHAHA fart knockers...awesome! whoever said that..simply awesome!
NASBA = National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
NASBA= we ace the AUD section
lmb - that's a slick WP blog, btw. I'm moving this site to WordPress (and having it hosted) within the next 2 weeks...still tweaking things.
has anybody else confused nasba and nambla like I have before???
has anybody else confused nasba and nambla like I have before???
Anyone from MA get their AUD score??
So now the verdict is Monday for REG unless we get really lucky and it's tomorrow?
Any word on NY exam score releases ?
No AUD in MO.
Is anyone else being prompted for a password to look at the IL notice?
Yes, maybe they're updating the notice.
Sadly, since I start studying for CPA exam I am around coffee shops and coffee makers:) alot...
This one is for REG!
hey jeff! let me know if you need any help! i'll be glad to help. the LMB site is a project that I started about a week ago, but since it was my first time working on standalone wordpress, i had some problems that took more time that necessary.
i love this site you have, i'm thinking about creating a site with user-generated content that gathers together a web-based accounting community where everyone of can share our ideas, situations, knowledge, and experiences. no one really understands the life of accountants except our fellow peers. maybe we can work on something like that together.
feel free to aim/gTalk/e-mail me at taney.dich@gmail.com
err, typos .. *where everyone can share their*
does anyone know what will be posted in TX tonight?
IL web notice is now fixed. Sorry about that. Don't know when the other "indie" states (e.g. TX and CA) or NASBA will get REG and the add'l AUD posted.
IL's will be out there sometime Saturday afternoon, as my regular tech guy is gone. So IL: sleep in (Har!) and check after lunch. Best we can do at this point. AICPA said there would be a few stragglers coming out next week, but I don't know when. Enjoy your almost first day of spring (mighty sensitive that Jeff fellow is, isn't he??), even while you wait.
Joanne
I am really not sure if I should be glad or sad about the REG news. you know. its like a glimmer of hope but still with such uncertainty since I for one my not be in the 'large batch' and we might still have to wait until monday.
Ja'can
Joanne, you're fantastic, thank you.
I took AUD on Jan.23rd and still no score. Do u think that means I am close?
no
Lmb still on Ch-1
lol
lol, yea maybe i shd go and do that to, even though i passed it already! at least that would prevent me from hitting the submit button over and over and over.....again.
Ja'can
just IL
For CA candidates,
HERE IS A MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION.
Since CA has the REG results, but the Board is closed on 3rd friday due to furloughs. Do you think we might get a grade post tomorrow morning????
CPA2BE09
Does the latest tweet mean that the 2nd wave of REG is finally here and will be available on Monday and Tuesday? Hopefully Monday for me, as I am from VA. and that additional AUD beyond the 2nd wave initial release will also be released?
here's some hope to everyone ..
exactly 4 years ago, March 21st fell on a saturday and a score was released for CA CBA site ..
https://www.ryanandkristine.com/wp/?p=22
call me a wishful thinking, but i'll be checkin' my REG score again tomorrow morning! (=
wishful thinker*
Has anyone in MD ever gotten their scores released on a Saturday. REG is my last section, and from my prior sections, I've seen MD and IL post on the same day, so I figure, if IL has the scores, so does MD.
My friend received 3 of her scores on Saturdays in CA...so here's to wishful thinking!!!
NASBA w/o results = GAAP Departure.... will this get me a passing grade, eh!
Give us our AUD results!!!!!
Delaware REG anybody?
Great job for those who have passed in 4 months or less. I studied for 5 months, sat in for all 4 parts 4 days in a row and passed 3 of them. REG is the only one I had to repeat and I am still waiting on it. I had no clue about 1 sim tab. Hopefully many people had trouble with that one. I don't feel dumb or smart though I graduated from grad school with a 3.94 GPA. Maybe law school next if I do well on the LSAT, which I have less confidence on....LOL
Tuesday for Reg Jeff?
are we under promising, over delivering?
CO REG
its 3/20 and no audit in ca yet.
No NASBA REG up for NY on Saturday morning.
Looks like Monday/Tuesday for us NASBA folks...
NY REG
No REG in MA...I need sleep!
No Reg in CA. I need sleep too!
Did anyone receive an AUD score from NASBA?
AUD is not out in CO. Damn it to hell.
Did anyone receive REG scores in TX?
No one has received REG anywhere. NY does not have audit.
Nobody received scores in TX:
When I log in I see this:
"Last updated: 03/20/2009 03:13".
Previously, this date has changed if anything was posted for anyone (i.e. even if I didn't get any scores).
- Rebecca
No audit through nasba!
9.11 am, REG not out for CO
reply to an earlier post: I graduated graduate school with a 4.0. grades don't mean squat when it comes to this test...
Yeah...pretty much no one cares what you graduated with.
all they care about is those 3 letters after your name. I was pretty much told in an interview for a job (not where I took a job, mind you) that while they were impressed with my grades that my masters meant little or nothing compared to the CPA designation...
CA reg is out
I ditto the TX comment above. My updated date and time did not change despite me being told yesterday that there was going to be an update. I feel deceived.
REG is out in CA!!
I am done! 4/4!!
Thank you Jeff for the huge contribution you have made to our little community of candidates!!
I got a question, PLEASE PEOPLE HELP. In CA, the advisory scores are posted on the very bottom of the STATUS right, is that correct? i got a 92 in there but i dont believe it.
Hey Matthew, since you are in CA, can you please answer my question regarding advisory scores that i just wrote. above a minute ago.
AS
Is this a candid way of bragging about your score?
Anonymous @ 8:44 -
Yes, the CA website releases the advisory scores at the bottom of the page in the "status" box. Once the score is official, it will show up at the top of the page, usually a couple days later.
good Matthew, love it man, thanks, well good luck to all of you.
Honestly,
i am not braggin at all, i honestly thought that i had failed the test, this is just a shock.
Thanks,
AS
for those who got their score, Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
still waiting for mine in ny
Looks like Jeff is right, monday for all Nasba states. Dang It!
Oh BTW, Happy Birthday Jeff!
So based on Jeff's analysis, no REG for NASBA today. not until monday!? this is torture.
Oh yes Happy Birthday Jeff!!! and a wonderful FIRST day of Spring to everyone!
Happy birthday, Jeff!
Yea, Happy Birthday Jeff! Hope you got over the disappointment of not having ur bday on the first day of spring. its just he second day.......no biggy.
Happy Birthday, Jeff!
Happy Birthday Jeff!!
Thanks everyone!
31 is the new 25 I told myself this morning.
:/
Congrats on being done Matthew!...congrats on the 92 on REG A.S. ... and everyone else out there.
Happy Birthday Jeff, and how's the newest addition to your family doing? Please thank your wife for letting you pursue your hobby of helping us.
Well NASBA has to release AUD before REG...
... right?
Our newest addition is still cooking a 2-3 more weeks. I still count her...just not for tax purposes yet. My Twitter profile says four...I didn't want to have to update it later.
After 3 boys (ages 5 and under)...a little girl will be a welcomed addition to our wild household.
Her actual due date is April 15th. Fitting, I guess.
Well NASBA has to release AUD before REG...
... right?
I think so...it takes NASBA at least a full business day to process everything. If REG comes out over the weekend for CA/IL...NASBA won't put it out until Tuesday AM.
Tuesday for Reg Jeff?
are we under promising, over delivering?
I do think it's Tuesday...I don't hedge...you can get that by calling NASBA and their "all scores wil be released by mid-April" line.
This Wave the predictions weren't worth the bandwidth they were printed on. I showed my work and how I arrived at it...it happens.
I do think REG will come out on Tuesday because I think REG will roll out Sat/Sunday for CA/IL...NASBA will get to work Monday AM...put it all in the computer...it runs overnight...Tuesday AM release.
Enjoy your weekend everyone...good luck Monday (AUD) and Tuesday (REG)
For those of you who got their REG scores in CA this morning, when did you take your exams? Just wondering really if you are the ones who had a chance of being in wave 1 but had to wait the longest. My score still isn't posted... :( Hoping that doesn't mean I am an on the fence wave 2a post that gets to wait several more days.
Took REG in CA on 2/19, got the score today.
Hmmm... Well thank you for your response. It helps to know but that means I probably get to stress a bit longer. Good luck to everyone and happy birthday Jeff!
Happy b-day Jeff! Mine is later on this month too...
I got my REG score this morning in CA. Yes, I cleared this section with 80. I thought for sure I failed after walking out of the exam and right up until the score released. One more section to go - AUD.
I took the exam on 1/20/09.
CA Here...not in first batch of REG Release...for the 4th time...70,72,73...anyone ever pass by being in the second batch of the release?
Passed REG in CA!!! I took it on 2/26. Jeff, thanks so much for this blog! It's helped keep me sane. Good luck to everyone. Btw I swore I had failed - left a simulation mostly blank, had "Tammy thunder thumbs" next to me, and got an 87, so there's hope for everyone.
So I took Reg Jan 2 in Iowa but my board is in IL. Still no results. This is so frustrating. I took AUD on Feb 22 and I've already received my score. What a horrible process. It's ironic that my job is to go in & assist companies in streamlining processes and this is how I become certified.
I'm pretty surprised that IL has not received their scores as they usually receive them the same time as CA? Anyone know what's going on?
The IL Board site says they received/released only 84% of total AUD exams taken, sounds like you unfortunately are not in that 84%??
Has anyone recd. their REG scores as they were to be released post "lunch" today.
From 11:28 post - Sorry - just saw Joanne's post about the IL tech guy. Man! You shouldn't let them have vacation or sick days around this time of the month ;)
Will check later this afternoon...
CA has REG score now. I'm done with the CPA exam.
Got a 90 for REG and it really surprised me cuz I thought I did poorly on REG due to the weird sim
and tons of unfamiliar MCQ.
FINALLY OVER!!! passed FAR in CA with an 86!!!!
Took Reg 1/10 in CA. Finally got my score today and I passed!
Took REG in CA 1/31 and finally rec'd my score today...80!!yipeee! I'm actually excited to study for BEC for the second time! Happy B-day JEFF and thanks SO much for this awesome website to let us vent!! :)
DT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF!!!!
CA REG is out.
REG Advisory Score: 84 - Attended: 02/25/2009 12:54:00
=)
Illinois Egateway is not responding again.
I think when the egateway is not responding is when they are uploading the scores? That's how it has seemed before. Last time it didn't work, the BEC scores came up about 2 hours later.
I'm sitting here studying for FAR and praying my "PASS" score comes up for REG! If so, then FAR is really my last test which would be amazing. If that happens, all 4 tests in 6 months while working busy season.
So far I am noticing that all of the REG CA posts are passers in the 80's and 90's. Anyone outside of that range?
Has anybody got REG score in Delaware? I just want to know if I can finally put this to a rest. I was kinda pissed I wasn't among those who passed all for on the first try but if you did, more power to you. :)
I took REG on 2/26 in CA, and I just got my score. Yes, I passed! This means that I'm now 3 for 3! Only one more section left to go, and that's BEC.
It is OK if you pass 4 out of 4 on the first try. What is more impressive is if you can pass all 4 taking in 2 to 4 consecutive days. I remember from the last testing window that someone did what I did, taking all for in 4 days. That person passed all 4 but I failed 1 and I was pretty pissed. It was quite a bruise to my ego because friends and coworkers thought I was pretty smart. :)
Oh gosh! I took Reg on 1/2 and I literally thought I failed.. Receiving my scores so late made me even more nervous!
I passed but barely... I'll take it! FAR is really my last test and its in two weeks. Hard to believe!!
"REG for IL is out"
Could you get into the egateway???
REG 85 in IL. I am now done with CPA.
I am deeply Japanese, but graduated from Penn State (with very out-of-state tuition) and I am now US CPA.
Jeff and Joanne, thank you so much for helping so many people even in Japan.
Could you get into the egateway???
The site is ok now.
Got it now, 80! Took REG 2/21 in IL. Good Luck!
IL Reg is up!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IL Reg is posted!
Hey guys, wait is over for me in CA...I got an 80!
So freaking pumped -- I dont know what to do with myself.
I got my score and ran around the office with a fist in the air "Wahooooooooooo" (I'm working today).
Anyways, good luck to everyone else!
PS - took my exam 2/17 for the person wondering earlier.
No REG in MD why why why? it is really hard to focus on my Audit study.
MD and other states that may not work on Saturdays will most likely have REG scores available Monday.
Reg Scores are posted in IL! Got a 79, I dont even know how. I didnt have enough time to get through the law portion in the Wiley books. Plus, Im not even that smart to begin with, lol.
Anyone get AUD in NJ?
Waaa! I still don't have my CA REG score. Does this mean I'm borderline or just didn't pass? Are there any CA REG scores out that were no pass?
Anyone else having a problem getting through to the IL results?
Yes I am from IL my score was not up, then the site went down again, and my score is still not up.
I hate NASBA. Seriously, with the fees they charge, they couldn't have someone come in today to run the updates?
Borderline?, I'm from CA and I still didn't receive my REG score yet. I'm really getting nervous. And to top it off, today is my birthday. This is either going to be a really happy birthday or a depressing one. Good luck to everyone here.
"Anyone else having a problem getting through to the IL results?"
Maybe if you try the site to much it 'times you out', I could be wrong but I was refreshing the page all morning on my work computer and could not get to the login screen of the IL Egateway.
When I read on here that IL REG was up, I still couldn't get on. I found my score by turning on my personal laptop, that worked, I got in right away. If you have access to another computer, I'd try that. Good Luck!
Passed REG in IL! I'm in shock. I still can't believe it. I really thought I screwed up on the mcqs.
Has anyone received AUD in Michigan??
In CA - have not received a score for REG, very vervous... anyone received a failing score in CA?
Has anyone ever received their scores through NASBA on Sunday?
IL REG/AUD were posted online around noon. The eGateway should be up and running. Are folks still having problems? Please post here if you are and I might be able to have the tech guy check it out.
IL is waiting on the following scores:
AUD-40
BEC-0
FAR-3
REG-45
re 11:26 a.m. post: "It's ironic that my job is to go in & assist companies in streamlining processes and this is how I become certified." I presume that was aimed at the AICPA b/c state boards are at their mercy also, as is NASBA.
Illinois Joanne
AUD in NJ? or other states yet?
Still waiting for AUD in MA. Most likely the new england area won't receive it till monday
Any word on AUD in WI?
Thank you Joanne.
no AUD in NYC yet. let's get this over with already...
NY REG will follow AUD this upcoming week ? I am going crazy !
Got my REG score in CA today - took the exam 1/9 - I'm done!
I am also waiting for AUDIT in NYC. Took exam on 2/24.
Long wait!!!
Happy birthday Jeff.
Thanks a lot for this great blog. We all appreciate your work.
Feliz Cumpleanos Jeff...is your prediction for NASBA to upload second wave AUD scores on Monday? Thanks for all of your help and for giving us a place to vent!
If i have not received my audit score yet, does that mean that I am borderline?
no
Took GA AUD 1/16.. still no scores. This is ridiculous!!!
NASBA and the score release timing is really making me rethink moving to CA or IL or somewhere... :)
"... or somewhere... :)"
LOL! Just don't move to Arkansas or Mississippi, we are in the backwoods here. Getting result via snail mail.
I feel your pain GA AUD. I took AUD on 1/9 here in MI and still no scores!!
love the site, great resource for scoring updates. Please do your part to keep it Douche bag free. Everyone's happy for everyone who passed. No need to advertise your score or how long it took to pass the exams. Congrats to those who passed their last one!
CA,
I dont know why you would think sharing your score qualifies someone as being a bag-of-douche.
Part of what makes this site so therapeutic for people is the fact that not only do you realize that you are not the only miserable person out there studying for this beast of an exam but you can also share in the joy of your and other people's success.
FYI - nobody likes a buzzkill
Just my two cents...
I agree with mawillar. I actually feel much better knowing that... there are people out there miserable as I am during this dreadful journey no matter how long it took you to pass all 4 exams.
MW
If you can't share your score with fellow candidates - who can you share it with?...the marketing major in the cube next to you with the state school MBA? lol...
No one truly appreciates how hard this exam except for CPAs, CPA candidates, and their spouses. Everyone else thinks you "must be good at math".
If you fail - vent.
If you pass - shout your score from the rooftops
Both are welcome...and healthy.
I think the post on 3/21 at 12:39 was ridiculous. Telling us that he is superior because he took all 4 tests in 4 days. What a croc of bull. Nice try, but his stnt didn't even work and he failed one. How stupid to do that and intentionally compromise his passing capability.
I took all 4 in 3 weeks because I got my NTS in late October, had no idea how I would do, so just took them all for practice ASAP. A strategic plan, not a dumb stunt.
I think part of what CA was referring to was like what that person said at the top of this page "whats more impressive is taking all 4 at once blah blah blah" no one cares bud
Jeff,
Will NASBA AUD grades from Friday be posted tomorrow morning?
First of all Thank you for the great site updates, it was great waking up 5 in the morning knowing that I have finally completed all 4 parts of the exam.
Does anyone know that I have to wait for the congratulatory letter before going to pay for the license fee? Am I allow to prepay it? I am a resident of New York so I don't need the ethics exam.
I agree with Jeff. This is some exam. Only those of us who have taken it can really understand what it takes. I am anxiously awaiting the results of my first part. Colleagues posting their experiences and grades make us all feel like it is possible, no matter what obstacles we have going on. Who is to say taking the test in four consecutive days is more impressive than multitasking a full-time job and family obligations and spreadiing the exam over 6 months? Everyone of us is different, everyone of us has our own obstacles we have to overcome. Let us congratulate those who pass as well as those who persevere even when faced with failing. It takes a lot to dust yourself off and do it again.
I completely agree...
There is nothing more impressive to me than what Jeff did.
To truly be able to appreciate success sometimes you have to taste failure in life.
To overcome what Jeff did and pass the exam after taking it so many times is 100 times more impressive to me than someone who takes all four in four consecutive days.
Okay back to the topic, will we get our result tomorrow morning or not!?
Sorry if I sound so grumpy, Nasba ruined by weekend!!!!
"if you can't share your score with fellow candidates - who can you share it with?...the marketing major in the cube next to you with the state school MBA? lol..."
ouch
to all who feel its necessary to announce your scores to the world... congratulations, you deserve to happy and proud of what you've accomplished, but just remember...
*what's the difference between a CPA who scored straight 90's and a CPA who barely made it into the "300 club" (aka all 75's)? --> NOTHING*
i agree, lets get back on topic. will we get our scores tomorrow through NASBA or will it take until Tuesday specifically in regards to aud? thanks!!
what's wrong with a state school MBA?
It's getting intersting! lol
I will take 75'S any day of the week!!
Ditto
what's wrong with a state school MBA?
As soon as I posted that I thought someone might take that the wrong way. If I get an MBA...it will be from a state school. The state MBA guy that I was thinking of thinks he went to Harvard and telling him about a CPA score would leave him unimpressed...he thinks he went to Harvard.
I didn't mean to stick my foot in my mouth :)
It is amazing to see how people assume that if you take all 4 parts in a short period of time that you don't have any other obligations. I am a junior accountant and I work more hours than some managers. Yet some of the managers failed. It is funny to see how this one manager even tried to undermine the test by saying that he thought the test was not reflective of anything. Of course, he didn't pass and didn't bother to retake. I took 4 parts in 4 consecutive days because I was pissed at the CPAs who passed many moons ago who bragged about having to take it all in 2 days. I just wanted to show them that I didn't have it easy either. Had I passed all 4, they would have shut up for good but I was stuck with 1. YES there is a lot of arrogance with this CPA thing.
I have my MBA from a state school and I am here to tell you....the workload doesn't compare to the CPA exam. One must be way more determined and disciplined studying for the CPA exam than the MBA.
I took REG on 2/26. It's my last section, and I came out feeling like I didn't pass within a long shot but am still clinging to the hope that I passed by some miracle. I reeeeeeeaaaaaally want to know how the hell I did. I'm eaten up with nervousness. My stomach's a ball of knots. I may vomit onto my keyboard in a moment due to aforementioned ailments coupled with indegestion from the Thai food I forced down my gullet an hour ago. Why, oh why, oh why can't the REG scores for AK just be posted already??????
~ Suffering in AK
re: AUD scores...
btw - I do think AUD will be there tomorrow AM for NASBA. Don't hate me if I'm wrong, but if I were waiting on my AUD score - I would wake up tomorrow AM expecting it.
An MBA is still a great accomplishment and far be it from me to bash it when someone has dropped $15k-$40k (or more in some instances...).
So should we expect NY REG results on Tuesday ? I hope I haven't been studying for FAR for nothing ...
It'd be nice if there was a miracle and NASBA has scores for both AUD and REG posted tomorrow :-)
Thought someone need a laugh...
https://www.craigslist.org/about/best/sfo/2530187.html
Question: If you pass all four exams will you get some kind of notification as to that effect? I threw out my old exam scores (I'm an idiot) during Spring Cleaning and NASBA charges $25 a pop for score reprints. I guess if I have to pay $75 for the reprints, I will. Just trying to think how to recoup the fees spent on the exam with my firm.
wow that craigslist post is great, talk about ethics...
That is great! Thanks for sharing!! Back to agonizing about my lack of CA REG score...
Attention JD: I believe each notification from NASBa is cumulative, and the letter lists all the exams you passed up to the time of the letter.
Thank you Abe, but I don't remember my first 3 notifications to be cumulative. Guess I'll have to watch out for number for. NASBA: Please post NJ REG tomorrow ;)
Er, number four, heh, it's late
If you are waiting for REG, and want to make sure that at least NASBA has your score, and you're not from the last few unluckiers, here's how you can find out. Go to the NASBA website for your state and go to the reexamination registration link. I tried to go a few times and register for my last 2 exams, and I couldn't log in. I called the CPA exam board, and they told me that it is a 'safety' feature. If you are waiting for scores the site won't let you register online for the other exams. The reason is because they are worried that you are sure you flunked the exam you took, and you will reregister, only to find out later, to your great dismay, that you passed. Then is will be a hassle to get your money back. They, therefore, don't let you log in. The point being, that until NASBA receives your score you can't log in. I tried at the end of last week and couldn't log in. I just tried now (Sunday night) and I was able to log in. I assume that means they received my score. So if you want to know if they got your score, try to log in. If you get in, then they have your score.
Abe...What if I took REG and it was my last section and I was able to log in for re-registration? Does it mean NASBA got my score and I failed????
same here did the same thing.
Attn: Anonymous who took REG as last part. No, I don't think it means that. The system let's you register for parts that you passed too, so there's no reason to think you didn't pass.
Cool trick Abe.
So why aren't the scores uploaded? What, it's a weekend? How many of us have worked seven days a week since january?
No AUD score for me in MO:(
still no ny reg
They're here!!!! I must be the first one who woke up in the middle of the night. 79 baby! Now i can finally get some sleep.
what section is here?
Found out I passed AUD in FL today. Just need my REG score to find out if I'm finished.
ugh!! so when Jeff when you said 89% of AUD is here, does that mean the other 11% is borderline?
Any REG scores for NASBA today 23rd 5.45am???
Is 89% a normal amnt of scores they release in wave 2? It seems rather low...
Does NASBA release scores during the day or do we now have to wait for REG till tomorrow?
I think only at night, they do a batch upload.
MA score is here for AUD...I passed babe
I am finally done. Passed AUD with a pretty decent score. That means I must have wasted someone's time at some point. But nonetheless I passed and can finally live my life.
Lauren, NY
Still no REG scores in MI via NASBA...
Nothing in TX, unless this means I am borderline. Anyone in TX get AUD score?
Took Reg on 1/3 still waiting!!
Alright guys... so the wait is finally over this morning as i scored an 85 on my AUD section.
Good luck to all who are waiting and thanks to Jeff. One down & three more to go...later everyone.
GA AUD is up. Great Job on the prediction this morning Jeff! I passed!
If GA AUD is up I wonder when GA REG would be posted. I can't wait any longer.
Its 7.21 AM EST and no REG score on NASBA. So now I guess it will be tomorrow.
Does anyone know if 89% being released is a normal amount? Is there normally 11% that are borderline? Thanks!
No AUD for me in NY. exam date is 2/24. Why?????????
If scores are not posted by 7am I wonder of there's a possibility for the scores to be realeased later during the day.
If you don't have your score for AUD now...your sims are likely being re-graded and you should have your score within 5 days or so...and per Joanne @ IL...these candidates are borderline (72-77).
That doesn't make you feel very good, but I thought you would want to know instead of wondering.
Got a 71 on AUD today. Was supposed to be my last exam. Pretty disappointed to have to study for it all over again, I did about 100 hours last time. How am I supposed to focus?
AUD - 67 :(
I took AUD on 2/25 in TX...the wait is finally over, I scored an 85! Two for two! Good luck everyone!
87 in AUD... Stick a fork in me, I am DONE!!! Thanks for all the work you put into the blog... now its Bonus Time Woohooohohohohoho!!!!
Still waiting on REG scores in TX..I guess tomorrow:(
Anything in MD today?
I'm CO. NASBA posted my AUD score this morning--78. Thank goodness. Good luck to all.
For those who are waiting for AUD scores in NY, they are out this morning... Just wanted to pass it along.
What time do the scores go up in the morning on Nasba? Is it all at once? Should I keep checking back for my REG score, or should I just wait until tomorrow?
The scores are posted in a batch, so if it's not up yet it won't be at least until tomorrow morning.
I haven't received my MD REG score yet...77 days...
Got AUD score in GA... 70. And I call myself an auditor...
Thx Kool Guy, I guess I'm not one of the Lucky ones :(
Someone just posted on cpanet that REG scores are out in VA if you call.
Has anyone received a Massachusetts Reg, wave 2 score yet?
I'm in MA...no score for Reg yet. :(
I called VA and found out I passed REG with a 91! This was my first section, and I was relatively sure I didn't do so well, as there were a lot of strange MCs. For those of you that are still waiting and had that weird "I have no clue how that went" feeling when you left the exam center, you may have done better than you think.
everyone who did well on audit..you suck! haha kidding, great job!!! im still waiting...so nervous! especially knowing i am likely 72-76..fingers crossed. and again congrats to all those who passed!
Anything in TX for REG?
Has anyone gotten their Audit scores in OH?
I like that auditor's sense of humor!
Waiting on FAR scores via USPS here in MS. If/when anyone from MS gets a score on this, will you let me know? The wait is killing me...
Has anyone received their AUD score in Oklahoma? I just called the OAB and they said that they haven't received the scores yet....which seems kind of hard to believe since they have been released by every other state....thanks
Received AUD in MN - 80!!
I passed the last part of the exams- REG. Called up the VA BOA and she gave me the score over the phone. Took it on 2/28 and AUD 1/27 ( passed with 77)
I have been studying for the CPA exams for over than 1 year. Working full time in a big-4 ( which you may know the hours are very long). Sometimes I fell asleep while studying at night after a long day.
Except for BEC, I didn't pass the other 3 parts on the first try so the experience has been very hard to me.
Thank you Jeff for sharing your experience. and Good luck to everyone on the board who are still taking the exams. Don't give up.
Hi Mendy. Could you share what date did you took the exam? I took AUD on 02/23/09 in NYC and still not score at the nasba site. Thanks!
Still waiting on CA REG. Am guessing this puts me in the regrading bucket. Losing faith but trying to stay positive.
Did anyone get their score for AUD in Louisiana?
Those in VA who said they called to get their REG score, do you usually release through NASBA?
can anybody see if they can call in to get REG scores in Colorado, I called in but with all those automated messages, I'm not sure where to go.
3 for 3 until REG. One more window to pass. I'm not giving up. Bring it!!
VA posts via their site, which is not working. Thus, we have to call.
Anyone received REG in New hampshire yet?
No,REG in MD.
Does anyone receive AUD score in New York State?
I just called MD board. I gave the woman my info, and she said they haven't received MY scored from NASBA. She didn't tell me if they have received any, or just not mine. All the other indie states have released some gotten and released REG. I'm just trying to figure out if I am on that border line, or what. If anyone received a REG score from MD, please let us know. I'm really buggin out!
To the person in NH
No REG for me yet either, I expect an email this afternoon and an online post tomorrow, if not then I'll consider myself on the fence.
Any one know the steps for retaking the exam in VA?
I haven't received my REG score for MD either.
Birthday was this weekend and no results. I don't think I passed, but I would rather know for sure, so I can study in earnest and pass my third section(BEC).
has anyone ever been on the fence range (receiving their score later than others) and passed? wicked nervous here with audit!
Yes
I passed Financial with a 76. I received mine a few days later than the other NASBA people.
Does anyone know if Oklahoma has released REG?
Any one from CO got AUD Score, I gave my exam on 01/12 Still waiting for result,
Jeff, Does it mean I am on borderline or NASBA still uploading score for second wave,
Please help
My AUD grade for NY is not up, and my friend's is. I took mine 2/24, she took hers 2/26! Wth!
same boat in mass. i took mine 2/11 no score. friend took it end of month and got hers. she passed. she sucks. kidding. i know she is reading this...:)
I missed Wave 2 for REG once (74)...others get their scores after Wave 2 and still pass in the 75,76,77...an occasional 90 out of nowhere also...anything is possible.
Does anyone receive REG score in Maine State? I took mine 2/11..
Spoke with representative for Ohio, Missouri, Rhode Island - his response:
"The first batch of REG scores are being transmitted today. Check online after 7:00 p.m. central time this evening"
I didn't know anything existed in Maine besides lobsters and fictional Stephen King towns
ok so to all of the people that passed REG in VA and CA...were you surprised that you passed? my sims were brutal!!! so i'm afraid there isn't much chance for me :(
hahaha OOB!!!(old orchard beach) that's in maine. we should all have a summer party there: jeff, if i pass this damn audit exam i'll buy you shots (youre wife, too if she drinks)
She doesn't drink, but I'll drink hers too :/
lol
Im in guam where are the scores for reg?
Yes I was very surprised that I passed REG. With FAR & AUD, I wasn't sure with MCs but at least I knew what I was doing in SIMs. So I think that's what helped me passed. However with REG, I was struggling with MCs and the SIMs! I felt so defeated after that exam...more torture to wait 1.5 months for result! now onto studying for BEC the 2nd time. Crossing my fingers that it will be my last exam EVER!
DT
wheres my score :(
I have not received my score on REG from Maine State yet. I took it on 2/21...still waiting...
ok so to all of the people that passed REG in VA and CA...were you surprised that you passed? my sims were brutal!!! so i'm afraid there isn't much chance for me :(
I passed with an 80 in CA. I have a friend in VA who passed with an 87. Both of us thought we failed, mainly cause we both had brutal sims. My second sim in particular I'd be surprised if I even got half of it right.
We are proof positive that you can bomb one of the simulations and still pass.
My Bro-in-law in TX didn't even get to one of his REG sims and still passed with an 83. This exam is in no way predictable.
AUD 91
FAR 92
BEC 83
REG 99
Just got the REG this morning from VA, so I am done. I pretty much unnecessarily had to wait until the 2nd wave, but I guess it was worth the wait (besides all the stress I endured second guessing myself)?
NY AUD Not out yet for me. Sat on 02/23/09. Any info?
99!?!?!
No Audit in LA yet
can u score 99 on a CPA exam?
REG 99? Never heard that before.
you can get a 99..perfect score. friend of mine got a 99 on far...i suppose you can get it on any exam. nice job! id tell you not to study so much for the next one but youre done! so enjoy :) kaplan says just aim for a 75..speaking of, how come no one uses kaplan..it's been good to me so far.
Wow!!! 99 amazing. Congrats!
REG 99? You should request NASBA to allocate at least 15 of those points to less fortunate candidates.
NY REG (took on 1/5...still waiting)
No REG in Arizona as of today. Do the states not all receive their scores at the same time?
I would disregard that 99, only an artificially intelligent system called skynet can get a score like that.
I agree You should request that NASBA re-allocate at least 15 points
Just kidding Congrats Well done
I am still waiting for my REG The exam was horrible
Caribbean Girl
Reg
If REG 99 were to allocate 15 points to us, REG 74 would be pissed off cause he/she would have flunked!
99 less 15 equal 84 still pass ???
Stupid me! 99-15 = 84 and not 74! and I am supposed to an aspiring CPA!!
Has anyone noticed a trend that the reg scores released are a bit high??
The NH emails have gone out for REG. I took my exam 1/3 and got an 89 today.
i hope mine is high >74
ny reg where are u??
yea i was going to say the same thing.. I havent heard many failures.
It's ok, we have calculators for the arithmetic.
On a side note, if you want to check something other than the NASBA site this is pretty funny:
www.stuffaccountantslike.com
It's also quite accurate, which is pretty sad for us accountants.
No REG in MD yet
Yeah, it's high! I guess it was a great test window for the candidates while AICPA test the new Stimulations- trial & error.
it eill be great if ny state releases scores & i pass
Any news on NY REG, is it out ?
Hello NY where ARe U???????????
Not surprised, NY takes long with eveything
No REG for me in NH
No email and i am checking every 5 second
NY REG from 1/6 here. Hopefully the scores will be up tomorrow. I also noticed that a lot of REG scores seem to be very high. Hopefully they saved some passing scores for NYS as well. Good luck everyone.
I sat for NY AUD on 2/24. Just checked. Score still not up yet.
"Has anyone attended Becker's one day (for each part) live review "cram" course and found it helpful?"
I have heard that sometimes it is a class that watches a video instead of a live person. Also, try to get recommendations for the instructor fisrt, to make sure you get your money's worth.
"Has anyone noticed a trend that the reg scores released are a bit high??"
Those are just the people posting, not all scores. The people who didn't get the high scores are probably less likely to post
Just by reading some of these posts it seems the people who take REG in early january and have been waiting have been getting a really high grade or a borderline grade...since I think I was probably borderline, I'm pretty worried right now.
On a side note, if you want to check something other than the NASBA site this is pretty funny:
www.stuffaccountantslike.com
It's also quite accurate, which is pretty sad for us accountants.
This is SOOOO true.
Seriously who didn't love #17??
Ahhh, this post made my day.
Honorable mention goes to post-it flags, white-out tape, and lack of sleep. I often get home from studying at around midnight only to watch TV til 2am...
Yes, the Reg scores have been very high, which has given me new hope. One person mentioned not finishing a whole sim and still scored in the 80s. I left 1 tab of 1 sim blank and have always thought I failed until now. My luck with this Reg has absolutely sucked, first a 74, then another 74. Now that people are scoring high, I expect to pass, which will leave me jack daniels devastated if I don't.
It's interesting because when I walked out of the exam I was 100% I failed. I managed to finish the test, but I'm pretty sure I got one of the sims completely wrong and the other one only partially correct. I'm pretty sure I answered both research questions correctly, but that's about it. Now the longer I wait the more I think I might have actually passed the exam. Hopefully I'm right so I don't have to spend my first vacation studying.
I really like the website "stuffaccountantslike.com as mentioned by an earlier poster. Just wasted about 20 mins that my public client will be paying for :) But I guess it is OK since I just passed AUD.
Yep, I only left the 1 tab blank but felt I did badly overall, with the exception of the research and the writing. Now, I can't help but feel that I may pass.
I wonder if the same coordinator is in charge of Louisiana, Georgia, and Colorado? I could have sworn I heard that. Looking at the pattern over the last 11 months that I've dealt with this, it wouldn't surprise me. I don't think those 3 states have released Audit or Reg.
louisiana and georgia are under the same coordinator...I don't think CO is included.
Is REG predicted to be released to NASBA tomorrow morning?
Is REG predicted to be released to NASBA tomorrow morning?
Yep...I twittered this morning... :)
(sounds odd, btw...)
A 99 in reg???
Well folks, if you got a 71, 72, 73 or 74 this time around in REG... know who prevented you from getting a 75.
Yep...I twittered this morning... :)
(sounds odd, btw...)
I think its supposed to be "tweeted" (which sounds even weirder btw) when you are talking about making a post to twitter.
There was actually a whole conversation about this on Mike & Mike in the morning today (ESPN radio)
yeah...I almost wrote that I posted a tweet, but as a recent Twitter convert, I know that many don't know what a tweet is...
good call though
MD REG is out!
How long after all grades are released does AICPA release the passing rates for the window?
Maryland is a state that uses NASBA, isn't it?
after a 10 week wait i received my score at 2:42 pm today. this was my third time having taken reg so it is a huge relief...MD seems to be posting scores finally
GEEZ...c'mon NASBA! Waiting on Louisiana REG here. Did I read somewhere above that NASBA usually posts early in the morning?
I'm in the same boat in the same bayou in Louisiana. This Reg is my last one. I have never gotten a score until morning. I sat 9 times before this one...always morning. I don't see why the heck NASBA refuses to do a batch during the freaking daytime. More importantly, since this is the 21st century, they should be able to utilize an online, real-time system. This thoroughly pisses me off. I'm writing a letter.
NASBA should review the BEC material :-)
come on ny
i agree. it is a bunch of Bravo Sierra. they should at least give their logic for waiting until nightfall. i want my audit score!
It'd be nice if there was a charge code for this blog and the NASBA page
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Hi Jeff,
Should we NY AUD folks be considering ourselves borderline (72-77)? What do u thik? I sat 02/23/09 and was reaaaaaally hoping for a score today :|
Thanks for this blog it's really great, specially for people like me who need to share our thoughts and get some relief while we're at it.
MD releases through their own website
I dunno about NY AUD...it seems NY people always get their scores delayed...or at least they mention it more than other candidates...NY releases through NASBA so I would think NY would get their scores with everyone else...
I wish I could afford my hourly billing rate, I think I make about 15% of it pre-tax (and that's assuming a 40/hr week, which we all know doesn't happen this time of year).
NASBA always posts in the morning? When you say morning.....is it 1am or 11am :)
3:30-5:30am EST
sucks doesn't it? one batch per day, poste in the wee hrs of the morn! how much ancient can u get?!?
Yes, if memory serves me correctly, NY, Colorado, Georgia, Connecticut, and my state, Louisiana, all have to deal with NASBA and its batch processing. NASBA does not operate on weekends, and the only batch they run is overnight. I've always just awoken to a score, usually around 6 am central. I have checked at 1200 and 100 am central and not had the score but then received it when I awoke at 6 am. I hate NASBA.
Thanks Jeff AUD NY still holding our breath.
Couldn't concentrate through the test, there was this guy behind me who typed like he wanted to kill the keyboard and those stupid contruction earphones didn't work! I had to rush through simulation # 2, and had the worst writings in the world. Let's see some horror stories :)
"A 99 in reg???
Well folks, if you got a 71, 72, 73 or 74 this time around in REG... know who prevented you from getting a 75."
That's lame. Blame yourself, not someone else who was more prepared.
I don't know about everyone else but I use both the foam earplugs and the construction headphones.
I usually can't hear a damn thing :)
Looks like I'm checking at 6am tomorrow morning. Good luck to all. You are going to see hear from one upset CPA candidate tomorrow morning if REG isn't posted.
I just never wanna go back in there again. If I do have to, it will be May 30 because I can't deal with a long wait again.
"Why can't you chew gum during the exam?"
Probably so you don't distract other candidates/ other exam takers.
Yea, all the other sections got their scores and left. and we have been waiting/hoping/looking since 3/17.
I may set the clock for 5 am tomorrow. If I get a passing score, I may run necked around Tiger Stadium and down Skip Bertman Drive. As I said before, I thought for sure I failed until I began reading all these high score-posts. Now, I believe I have a shot, but I will be ecstatic if I passed and am finally through.
When I took my first test (FAR) I was at a Prometric site where they had ancient monitors. I think they were from the early 90s. In addition to the headache I was getting from the monitor the people in the room kept getting up. There were only 4 stations in the room, and I don't know what tests the two other people in there were taking, but they were getting up for breaks every hour. It was really distracting.
:( didn't pass REG! will try for 2nd time.
Jeff when you sat 1 to 5 days for people who are in the "close" range... is it reality for expect 5 days or can we actually get the score in just another day? And will you have inside information on those score release dates? Thank you!!
BEC 68, 77
REG 65, ???
FAR 71
AUD
Hopefully I'm halfway there after REG posts tomorrow (and it better post!)
I said 5 days b/c it took me about 5 calendar days to get my REG (74) score after wave 2.
I won't have any insight on Wave 2a unless Joanne sends me a heads-up that they got some more in.
Even then...NASBA = IL + 1 business day
If NASBA doesn't work on the weekends, how on earth do scores post on Monday mornings?
Thanks jeff! I just hope I get it before this weekend so I don't spend another weekend wishing a score to appear... ;)
Unless it has since changed, Friday's updating loads on Monday morning, according to the coordinator for Louisiana. I confirmed that with her a few months ago her via email. That absolutely sucks that it would be that way, but she confirmed that it is.
TX Hopeful
BEC 72, 71, 76
FAR 58, 76
REG 62, 86
AUD 72, ???
I consider the failing scores practice exams.
PLEASE LET IT END!!!
I don't believe NASBA even began looking at any AUD or REG scores until this morning. I'm sure they farted around on Friday afternoon and then got off work at 430 like any other day. Hopefully, they worked their tails off today and got those Audit and Reg scores ready for loading. It is not like they are having to grade the darn things.
I'm doomed to take every exam twice.
Jeff, any knowledge about Arizona? They told me today that they haven't received scores for any section.
Maybe they stopped certifying in Arizona.
They are lying. A goofball at NASBA told me around noon that no scores have been received and that they expect them between Mar 31 and Apr 15. When you call during the "release" time, they love to give these standard answers, which in my mind are blatant lies.
liarssssss, same as Peter did to Jesus before the cock crowed
quick question - so I'm waiting on my REG score here in MA and it's my last exam. I will lose credit on BEC on May 31. If I somehow get *another* 74 on REG and have to take it again, is there enough time to turn around and pass before losing BEC?
did I mention the waiting for the score is killing me?
thanks for your help :)
67 here :(
re: losing credit on BEC - yep definetely... you can take BEC again up untill May 31.
I am in the same position, wating for REG in CA, will lose credit for BEC on April 24, so have until April 23 to take it - confirmed via email with CA board.
One suggestion: submit your application now, if bad news come, you can register sooner. I did that too. If you pass, the application fee will be refunded - confirmed with CA board too
Does anyone waiting for AUD exam from OKlahoma
2 months is more than enough time...if you haven't used the Yaeger HomeStudy for REG (and you need to take REG again) - I can't recommend it highly enough...esp when you can't afford to take a chance and lose credit.
Hello....
Am i the only one from Oklahoma. Comeon lovely people from Oklahoma share your comments, stories, misery...
So I have been trying to call the LA/CO/GA (I'm in LA)Coordinator all day, and I'm wondering if she is even in today. Has anyone from these states received their Audit scores? I have not, but do not know if that's because I am borderline or what...
I emailed her (Liticia Pinkney) on Friday and again today and no reply. She usually replies but not these 2 times.
I don't think they fooled with Audit or Reg until today. If Pinkney is out, I sure hope her backup took care of Audit and Reg today, so that we can see them in the morning.
Does anyone know when do the Ohio REG scores come out for the Jan-Feb window?? I'm getting little frustrated here, 6 weeks and nothing...
liars
what are the chances of passing the REG exam if my score wasn't released with the first 91% of the REG scores for IL?
Same here Oklahoma. This is the last score I'm waiting on, have to retake REG (darn 74), so I'm hoping for good news. Good luck to you too!
so ok.. tomorrow is audit or regs? i dont understand!!
"what are the chances of passing the REG exam if my score wasn't released with the first 91% of the REG scores for IL?"
Around 57.695458135%
Tomorrow is REG...any AUD or FAR scores from here on out are the borderline people + a few stragglers.
Audit and Reg should both post tomorrow morning for NASBA states.
Audit is already out for NASBA states...the remainder AUD scores will be the Wave 2a people
I remember someone mentioning that scores for REG might be released at 7pm EST tonight. What are the chances of this actually happening for GA? Thanks.
re: AUD - NASBA released Audit this morning...people were posting about it and I have a friend who sat for AUD in a NASBA state and he got his score this morning.
re: REG at 7pm EST
Not gonna happen...well - if it does - it will be the first time NASBA releases at night...tomorrow AM 3:30-5:30 EST
So I just spoke to NASBA and a nice lady told me that they started uploading this week for the 2nd window Jan-Feb-09. According to her, it does not matter what's your score, section or state and they'll upload scores as they come. She also mentioned that NASBA.org is the first in releasing scores when received from the AICPA. Lastly by this Friday 03/27/09 all results should be posted at the NASBA site. Let's keep our finger crossed and keep checking through the day, they post scores all day long.
I Hope this is reliable info, I got it from someone at the 1-800-CPA-EXAM number.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE AND LOTS AND LOTS OF PATIENCE!
Jeff--does it not matter about the coordinator, or anything like that?? (I am referring to Audit)
I believe that is incorrect.
NASBA definitely isn't first... the scores for CA, VA, IL and KY (I think) all come out before the NASBA states...
The lady may have been nice, but she is wrong on NASBA releasing first (see IL, CA, VA, etc) and the score of the exams in relation to when they're released. After Wave 2 - Wave 2a will come out and you will see that the majority of people posting their score fall in the 72-77 range...i.e. "borderline".
Hopefully she is correct that all scores will be posted by Friday.
These people that work for NASBA in candidate services make up things as they go. It is shocking to me that they continue to do this, that they haven't been called out on this and reprimanded.
LIARS all of 'em.. feel fortunate you don't live in Alabama...I may not see mine until after April 10th...that's what she said
I've been insulted for the last time by NASBA representatives. I will not call those goohoos again only to have them take a poo poo on me.
Something needs to be done.
The AICPA is a slimy worm too. They torture us. Then NASBA poo poos on us.
any idea how much money the NASBA makes from our re-examination fees alone?? I might have contributed a good sum to their kitty!!
I had to reschedule my exam 3 times..twice b/c I wasn't ready yet and once b/c of a death..and it end up costing me more than the original exam fees!
Aaarg! I need my REG score now (CA)! The sooner I pass, the sooner I can get a new job!
AUD (60,81)
BEC (83)
FAR (80)
REG (62,??)
I listened to an audiobook from Audible.com by Yaeger for REG before, hopefully that helped, as I have never done taxes (not even my own!!) I had a migraine that day, and was really out of it by the last sim, but I still have hope.
I had got an extension to the NTS by filing an Exception to Policy form due to a death in the family. You can get the money reimbursed to you and I suggest you contact your coordinator if you can avail that reimbursement...of course, only if not too much time has passed since the death.
Hey Kim, I just listened to the audio sample for the FAR section on audible.com....is it necessary to have the Wiley Book with you for this or did you just make some notes listening to the REG audio file?
How many people use the Wiley Book for Reg?
NY - no REG. When?
Anonymous said... How many people use the Wiley Book for Reg? I did. NY REG.
The only Wiley book I used was one that was dedicated soley to sims (to supplement Becker). I thought was pretty useless.
4:44 post...
because it wasn't the death of "family" member they would not help...my fiance's dad..who was like a dad to me...the evil little people there don't grasp that just b/c it's not blood related doesn't mean they're not family...
no worries, i have no regrets. i wanted to be with my "family" so i just paid the stupid money to reschedule..i was worried i would not be able to concentrate..either way, i did the right thing..even if i failed :)
I have the Wiley book, which he refers to. He goes over an outline & explains stuff. It was free with a new membership to Audible.com so it was very low risk. It's review you can do when driving or at the gym. (about 4.5 hour audiobook)
Any REG from Delaware?
I didn't really use my Wiley books much (so far, I still have REG left to pass). I did use the Wiley CD, which has the multiple choice questions (& simulations) and gives an excerpt from the book to refer to for help. I highly, highly, highly recommend that CD for practice. Sure beats working them on paper & then needing to look up the answers- instant feedback.
I am just as frustrated as everyone else about not receiving my score that has been released by the AICPA, but why is NASBA to blame? Here is a slightly outdated excerpt from NASBA regarding the release process: "After the AICPA releases scores to NASBA, NASBA processes them and forwards them to boards of accountancy for approval and release to candidates."
This information comes from the Candidate score reporting schedule on following link:
https://www.nasba.org/nasbaweb/NASBAWeb.nsf/wplrp?openform.
NASBA doesn't get them and the fwd them onto the state boards for approval prior to posting them...the state boards "ratify" them each window but that's long after they've been posted.
The bottleneck is NASBA's processing system.
absolutely right
I took Roger Philip's Live course in Los Angeles. Which includes the Wiley homework books + the CD. I would do the MCs 2x and used the CD (exam portion) a few days b4 the actual as practice.
DT
Still no REG in MA. What's the latest a score has ever come out? Does it ever go into the next testing window?
I hope the new fee increase in August improves this whole process, but for some reason I doubt that =)
Still no REG in MA. What's the latest a score has ever come out? Does it ever go into the next testing window?
I hope the new fee increase in August improves this whole process, but for some reason I doubt that =)
So it means those who did not receive their AUD scores from NASBA are considered "bottomline"......
No REG in TX for me.
No score in Florida yet
I filed for an exception policy and was told that a decision will be mailed to me in 7 days... I forfeited the exam due to a death of my uncle. I hope they will extend the NTS. Does it mean they will extend the time or refund the money and I have to re-apply and pay the fee for a new NTS?
Thank you for responding!
has anyone from Oklahoma received their AUD scores yet, this wait is making me not only loose my sleep but also to loose my weight as well. Can't sleep and Can't eat...
Its killing me.....:(
Thanks for doing this blog.
Third time was the charm for me for AUD. (67, 73, 81).
Last remaining foe- FAR.
Thanks again to Jeff, and best of luck to other candidates...
Anybody in Wisconsin get audit yet?
I plan to wake up at 3:30 mountain standard time to check grades, and i am going to try really hard not to check until then.
NYS, no audit yet.... it is really killing me.. I was not able to sleep well last night too.
What happens after you pass the exam?!
You go to Disney World?
Finally got my REG score in MD today. Passed! 4/4! I am so happy I am done. I can honestly say this has been the worst 7 months of my life, juggling starting at a big 4, working crazy hours, managing married life, etc. I am so relieved. Jeff, thank you for this website. It helped me so much just having a place to vent and of course, to get inspiration from.
Delaware no REG yet my friend and I gave the exam same day same prometric he got his results 02/20 and here i am checking NASBA every half hour.
Seems silly to check NASBA every hour when they only update once a day.. (early morning)
I took REG on 2/26. No result yet for Delaware. This is killing me.
Maybe NASBA should study the BEC portion of the exam and learn about the cons of batch processing. What do our sitting fees go towards anyway?
I understand the compulsion to keep checking. My F5 button is going to wear out soon. Not that I don't realize the score won't be there but what if... Not like they are behaving very predictably this quarter. I feel your pain!
Should I go to bed?
It is 1:00 am and I don't know if I get it when it wake up
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It's 3:46am ET, UT REG not now on NASBA... hold on, I'm about to refresh again...
Maine REG scores are not there yet :(((
NY REG here. Can't sleep at 3:58am. No scores yet. Can I sleep for just 2 more hours please? Today is day 77.........
ahhhh! im going insane in nj! i have literally been waiting since jan 13th for this stupid reg score!!! i just want this to be over!! Enough is enough NASBA. Give me my score!
I just got my Maine REG score of 94!!!! I am done!!!!
NY REG is on NASBA. My wife got 82. Yeah, she is done with all 4. Do I have to call her wife coma CPA for now on?
Indiana Reg is on NASBA! Got 80! I'm DONE!!! I love this world~ I love you Jeff~ I love everybody!!!
Well, my 77 day wait is over and so worth it. I passed REG with an 80 and am now done. Good luck to everyone. If you didn't pass this window, hang in there - it took me 8 tests in total (after several 74's on REG and FAR). Jeff- Thank you for this site. It's been a world of help. Yipppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
No score Alaska (NASBA) physical address NJ
Passed REG in SC...78.
Score went up around 4:30 EST.
WHooo Hooo! 3:30am CST and my score is up from MN! 77....phew, little too close for comfort, but I will just focus on the "efficiency" of my studying haha...a pass is a pass!
I am officially DONE. Thank you Jeff, and everyone on this site for helping keep me sane.
Good luck and congrats to fellow passers!
--Done in MN
I'm done!, I'm done. I just dreamt I got 71. was there worried. So i just came to check. 79 baby! i was gonna lose FAR soon. This is the happiest moment of my life! FAR 81, AUD 96, BEC 81 and now REG 79. Jeff thanks. I just found this site a like 3 weeks ago but it was worth it! All the best to the other REG bloggers that were waiting.
Ja'can
took REG 2/25 CO REG
reg out in TX
any Nasba scores from ALASKA?
Reg is out in CO. I passed!!! Praise the Lord, Jesus is Lord, Amen. Congrats to all of you that have passed and for all trust in God and work hard and everything will work out. Jesus is Lord and will help me through my last part of this exam.
REG in CA anybody? - I can't sleep....
THERE UP IN MONTANA, 87!!!
I passeddd...Done with all 4 parts!
REG is up in NY.
REG 74 in TX. I guess I should have viewed the Becker Law lectures afterall. BUS LAW ate my lunch. Oh well, at least I can review the law section pretty well and knock it out next time. Congrats to all that passed and hopefully it will be next time!
REG in MA. 86. halfway home.
Is there no one from ALASKA for REG
Still no AUD score for this Texan. This is my last one, so I am freaking out.
Reg out in Michigan passed with 77!
REG out on NASBA...I failed again. 72
I'm throwing in the towel. Tired of this damn test ruining my life.
Reg out in FL
Aaron - I hear ya. I failed with 74 this time, 71 the first time. Keep your head up! We just need to get it done before the nice weather comes!!
Aaron - just like Pasha said, hang in there. I made a 74 also. It sux, but we can't give up now. It will be well worth it. It's a test of endurance more than anything.
REG out in CO 6.25 A.M. EDT.
passed with 82.
BEC 75
REG 74, 82
I PASSED REG...I seriously thought I bombed it...91 woohoo!! Now I can finally breathe!
MA REG is up. Must have been posted to NASBA between 11pm last night and 6:30am this morning.
84!
81!!!!! and I'm done but I couldn't have done it without this blog. It helped me to keep myself motivated and a place to take out my frustration after studying. Thank you very much and congratulations to those who passed and good luck to those who were little unfortunate, remember there's light at the end of the tunnel, keep working towards it, you will eventually get to it.
failed reg in tx. unlike bec, where you can pass w/ 0 knowledge of mgt. accounting, you can't pass reg w/ 0 knowledge of corp. tax :(
Still no REG for me in NH what realease am i in????? this is crazy
Still haven't received REG score in NY. For all exams I've taken before, I always got scores with majority states (NASBA release). this is the first time. It makes me worried :(
No REG here in NJ =/
Was dreaming about passing all night
NY REG-i'm in CA, scores Wave 2 scores released on 3/21, still don't have mine either...worried, for the lack of a better word...
NY Reg is in
Question-is it still possible to get REG score today from NH???
Got score for Reg in NY...94!! I'm all done!!!!!!! This site has been great! Thanks Jeff!!
YOOHOO! I am done! GOT REG score in Delaware! 93 baby!
CO - 2/25
Got it! 81... DONE!
Take my word for it... hang in there and you will eventually get'er done. tuust me... you will!
Also, thanks for this blog... great spot for a frusturated writer to turn too.
Finally, REG is out in MI via Nasba!
Question-is it still possible to get REG score today from NH???
Arizona told me they have been informed of scores being released but they are still waiting for them to arrive. Do some states receive scores differently, like snail mail instead of electronically?
Woo hoo! 87 - 2 down/2 to go!!
REG-NH-call your board or NASBA, find out how often scores get released. I'm in CA, called yesterday, was told that scores get uploaded automatically, within a few hours after receiving them from NASBA, but not post noon... lol, sounds like some kind of a phase-out limit... in any case, that gave me a piece of mind during the day, hope you get it soon
Received REG today on NASBA and passed. Done with all 4 parts. Thanks for the score updates Jeff.
I used Bisk CPA review and recommend it for anyone who is taking the exam
Thanks I am going to call NH hope they post my score today its the last paper i have outstanding
PA REG is in!!! 80 with only 1 more to go!
No score on NASBA does it mean bad news? I have AUD scheduled for 04/30/09 and can't bring myself to study for it.
REG is out in GA...81 half way done!!!
Got REG in MA today, my last test! 85!!! I was sure I failed too.
Thanks for the great blog Jeff!
Anyone receive Wave 2a AUD scores!? Lets keep each other informed!! I'm in that borderline batch!
Waiting on REG 2a in CA as well. This was hopefully my last one. Not feeling so confident...
NY REG here:
81!
Passed all four parts on four tries.
Took me about 12 months for all four parts (not including a busy season where I didn't study.)
I worked full-time, but used Becker and I can't highly recommend Becker enough. Without it, I wouldn't have the knowledge to pass.
If there's a lesson for all people out there: it's keep trying and keep putting the work in (most important).
Thanks for your support and info on release dates,
Pete (NY REG - the very first poster on this thread)
Just got my AUD score in Wave 2a for CA. I passed with a 77. It was my last section. Finally Done with the CPA!
Now lets hope I still have a job next week ;)
Nothing for PA REG...took it on 1/29. What's going on???
yes, audit 2a arrived here: hope you dont get a 74 like i did!!! they should ban that number from scoring. i would rather have scored a 50.
Bittersweet Day. I got laid off from KPMG last week with about 20 other people, but I found out today I passed Reg with an 80.
Finally done
AUD 62,85
BEC 52,75
FAR 62,82
REG 67,70,82
NY REG here (from a few posts above)
here's a time line if anyone needs it:
FAR (1/08) - 81
Busy Season - No studying
AUD (8/08) - 86
BEC (10/08)- 83
REG (1/09) - 81
Honestly, I needed 2-3 months on each part, just to be thorough, yet keep my bearings (roughly 20-25 hrs per week). It can done quicker or longer, but study the way you do best!
Pete (NY REG)
93 REG NY
no idea how
massive curve i assume
FARE IS REMAIING
Anyone receive NY AUD score yet?
It's killinig me. I can't concentrate.
NYC Candidate
I just called the TX BOA because I am freaking out that I don't have my final score yet, AUD. The guy sounded like he just finished a joint and had no cares in the world.
I asked about my score not showing up. He said they still have a lot of scores that need to be posted and not to worry. EASY FOR YOU TO SAY!!!! Anyway, he said they should all definitely be posted by the end of the month. THE END OF THE MONTH??? That is like telling me to wait till the end of time. I hate this process.
i dont think rescore is a good idea. i dont think many get a different grade...and if they took so long getting scores out they probably looked into every aspect of the grades...dont waste your time and money..just retake it --thats what i am doing with audit in any case. i got a flippin 74 as well.
I am just wondering what is your motivation that keep you going for the CPA exam???
NY Reg - still have nothing!
What should I expect for the timeline now before getting my score? I took REG 1/10 and this is driving me nuts!
just got PA AUD, 75! eek very close.
Luckiest Person on Planet,
I just change my name, Got 75 in AUD from Co.
Thanks Jeff and All people on this blog for the support
Someone posted this question earlier, but I didn't see a response. Do all states receive scores electronically, even if they don't allow candidates to view the scores electronically?
I am STILL waiting on FAR via USPS in MS. I can hardly stand to walk to the mail box anymore...
97 on Reg in MA - didn't thnk that was possible. :-)
I have not recd. my score from NASBA does it mean I might get it tomorrow or is there so other date that AICPA will release the remaining scores??
Please help.
No NY REG. Took the test on 2/21.
Has anyone from Louisiana received a REG score?
Nothing in DE for me! Saw a couple of folks getting their scores in DE....is it bad news that I have not got the score yet?
I'm in Louisiana and have not received my score. I need this Reg to be finished. Overall, I've sat 10 times and have received (5) 74's. I did go through a 2a one time and get good news, a 76 on Financial; but again, 5 other times I got bad news from 2a releases. I am now freaking out once again. I have taken Reg twice and received 74 twice.
Any Oklahoman's waiting for their AUD results as well, like me. So does that mean we are in wave 2a. Right!!!
How long does it take to get 2a release i have not received my REG score from NH took exam 2/10
I need REG to finish
please respond???
California 2a release today...76!!!!! 4th time taking it...don't give up!
I'll be shocked if Reg 2a scores aren't received today and then available tomorrow morning for us NASBA states. Of course, if IL and CA receive them today, they'll post them pronto. Jeff?
Thank you. That 76 in a 2a release gives me hope.
and congrats on your 76
Still waiting on 2a for Audit in Missouri. Not feeling very confident. Hopefully we'll see scores tomorrow morning since it seems that California 2a scores came out today.
Is there anyone already get the score for REG. from NH?
have anyone received REG in NY? My exam was on Feb 21. Still no result.
still waiting for REG in NY, took exam on 2/28.
Congrats everyone who found success (I love you too, Jason btw...) with REG this window.
For those who came up short - and especially Aaron who is considering throwing in the towel...consider the fact that it took me 14 sittings including two 74s on REG and losing FAR.
There is no worse score than a 74 and I got two of them. There is no worse section to lose credit for than FAR (I was so happy I passed FAR the first time that I took a year off b/c I felt like I had passed the exam) ... and I lost it.
It sucked along the way - big time - but it's worth it I can tell you that.
Keep Moving Forward.
e-mail me if I can help anyone.
Jeff
i got REG in NY today...maybe you are just borderline
I just got my 2a REG score from Illinois at it was an 81! Don't ever lose hope when your scores are held back for grading accuracy! People still DO pass!
Is it still possible to get REG online today from NH?
I took REG on 01/02 and finally got my score today. I passed with an 85. I'm done with all 4 parts. Thank the Good Lord! I also want to thank Jeff for this blog. It really helped me after scoring the dreaded 74 the first time on REG. I also appreciate the recommendation of Yaeger. I used it for BEC, FAR, and my retake of REG. Dr. Yaeger and his staff are excellent! Anyway, my best wishes to those still in the process of taking this exam. Don't give up! Congrats to those who got passing scores.
REG in CA: recieved my score in Wave - 2a - 77 :), so for those who are still waiting for it, there is a hope! Don't give up! The fact that CA Board has released my score means that it has all of the Wave-2a scores
I took REG on 1/31 and have not got it along with the regular Wave 2 scores. I am WORRIED!!! I need to pass this one after hearing about flunking FAR! I will be totally bummed out if I hear about a bad REG score now!
Is it still possible to get REG online today from NH???
Trying to call NASBA automated response no option to speak to anyone
My Last Name starts with a T
when u call nasba dial 6 and then 7 to speak to someone
my last name starts with S....
and how exaclty do we e-mail jeff?
So I finally got in touch with Leticia Pinkney (LA/GA/CO) because I have yet to receive AUD. She said she is showing that it came in this morning and to check around 7pm tonight or tomorrow morning. Would there really be scores posted at 7 pm? Also, I asked her if she could tell me, and she said that she could not over the phone (ugghh!!)
BTW--A friend of mine (also in LA) received her REG score this morning
re: mailing lag time
I don't know, but I know someone who does - as her husband lives in a snail mail state
I'll e-mail her and ask her and let you know as soon as I hear...they've been through many windows so they would know
thank you. was just wondering if when NASBA posts online if that means our state boards have already received the grades as well
Someone was asking if anyone got results from Louisiana. I got mine this morning.
Wow
I am very surprised Pinkney said 7 pm. She told me via email back in November that it is only loaded in the very early am hours.
Is there anyone who recieved REG after 6AM in NH I am still checking are they updating anymore scores for the day????
these nasba workers are really something; i mean real pieces of work
Just got my 2a VA AUD score. If you are waiting for yours you need to call!
no...I don't believe the last name thing :)
re: SNAIL MAIL
ok - I got an answer back.
On average, when the AICPA sent NASBA scores on a Friday (they rec'd them - not uploaded them), it took them 4 business days to get it in the mail.
If NASBA gets the scores on a Friday...look for it in the mail on Wednesday.
I hope that helps...
Still waiting on REG in Georgia, and I know people who sat in the same room as me on the SAME day that have gotten their scores!!!
So FAR was posted last Thursday, which means snail-mail states should look for FAR scores via USPS today or tomorrow, correct?
Just making sure I understand this correctly; I don't want to sit next to the mailbox and wait for the mailman if it's not necessary :)
There is something about that number 7. Got my results for REG missed it by 7..:(
10:08 post (first one) I think they go to the state board and then your state mails them if I'm not mistaken...which is why i asked about the 4 days..I'm sure Jeff could verify..I can't get my state to tell me anything other than we'll have them by the 10th..obviously..they get them to you by the first week of the next window
Has anyone from Oklahoma received their AUD score? I called the OAB again today and was told they hadn't received the scores.....if the NASBA has posted their scores, shouldn't they have sent them to OK already? This is so frustrating......
Thanks 10:17 post. I hate the fact that we can't just jump online like everyone else :( Waiting is the hardest part... (Isn't there a song about that... I can't remember the real words... Maybe I'm making it up in my head... It's possible at this point.)
Tom Petty
sounds like Oklahoma is having the same trouble as us...still not exactly sure..if NASBA posts them could the non-NASBA states not upload them or does NASBA mial them to the state and then the state mail them...seems like a lot of postage when we could just get online
Tom Petty. Good. At least I'm not making up songs in my head about waiting. That would be pretty depressing.
SNAIL MAIL: I am the wife of a CPA candidate waiting on his last score in a snail mail state. The scores are transmitted electronically from the AICPA to NASBA and then to the State Board. This happens in a short period of time, not days. From the date the scores are sent from AICPA to NASBA, the candidate can expect 4 business days for the letter to arrive via USPS. Ex. REG was release Friday afternoon. Candidates receiving scores via USPS should receive their scores beginning Wed. Please take into account the location of your State Board and your mailing address. For us, we live in the same metro area as the State Board so we receive our letter the day after it is mailed. Hope this helps.
Yes. Thank you much. I will wait patiently for the mailman beginning today.
YES it helps..Thank you so much...I should receive my AUD score then by Thursday or Friday!!!
wife of CPA candidate...do they wait until all the scores are received or send them out as they get them? I am waiting on AUD and from the IL board it doesn't look as if NASBA will have all of them yet either
I totally understand. This is our 4th test. I discovered this blog and started emailing with Jeff last August when my husband started. I have been able to track every score release, with the exception of one which was one the 2a releases, borderline score. I don't bother checking the mail too often except during Jeff's score predictions. Another71.com is a great resource for candidates and their families.
From what I can tell, if you are not in the large Wave 1 and Wave 2 release, they mail scores out as they receive them. Bear in mind, every board is different. In our state, the Board "swears" they send out scores the day they receive them. I have figured out that is not exactly true. They do verify and create their own letter to accompany the score report from NASBA. NASBA sends a form that cannot be altered by the State Boards that has your actual pass/fail and the diagnostics on the back if you fail. The NASBA report has a date. Most State Boards then accompany that with their own letter. The dates are usually off 1 business day in my experience but it has been 2 before. Is this what you are asking?
I think we're all just trying to guess at when our scores will show up in the mail. It's so frustrating to check the mail day after day and get nohing. Especially when you don't have a clue as to when the scores might show up.
You guys have all really helped me out; I have now determined that I should only have to live with this anxiety for a few more days at worst...
NY REG results received. I did very well thank goodness. Half way there. Jeff, do you think 2 months of studying is enough for FAR ?
Everyone is different, but I recommend 130 hours of hardcore studying for FAR...two months of serious studying is about right.
Jeff do you think REG score can be release doing the day for NH ??? it is frustrating checking every minute
oh my god.. this is the most amazing feeling in the world... 81 on REG in NY
Thanks Jeff. I logged in about 255 hours of studying for REG over a little over 2 months so hopefully it will be good for FAR.
If NH releases through NASBA, then it's a waste of your time to check during the day.
That said, I would be hitting F5 every 3 seconds out of frustration.
They only release during the early morning...never seen them release anytime other than that.
Thank Jeff I will check tomorrow for REG NH this blog really really really keep me sane help
Hey Jeff, do you think Wave 2a is the borderline cases?
yes - Wave2a scores will be 72-77-ish...i.e. "borderline"
I finally got my REG result six + weeks after I took it on February 6. It only took about 4 weeks for the FAR result. The good news is that I got an 83 on REG an 80 on FAR. I'm done.
AP in TX.
ok...borderline sounds scary now!! I cant fathom doing REG again!!
anyone...anyone...from Oklahoma waiting like i am for AUD. Its killing me...
frickin 74 on REG. really? they couldn't just bump it up?
93 REG NY
no idea how
big big curve
Still waiting on REG in Oklahoma (1/09/09 exam date)
I called OAB earlier and the lady I spoke with says that OAB does not update the unofficial grades that are available on their site..so I'm guessing NASBA does????
Anonymous @ 11:29 am - Sorry to hear that...which state are u in? and was this Wave 2 or 2a?
how is yaeger with FARE
Yaeger FAR is good...I ran out of time and skipped not for profit and didn't finish most of sim #2 and still passed with it.
It's 13 DVDs...a book...software...handouts...well worth the $345 pricetag
I received my NJ Reg Score.
better tha becker?
I'm pretty sure in Oklahoma the OAB releases the unofficial results as soon as they receive them. I'm not sure why she told you that.....that's more info than I got out of them though. All they will tell me is that they haven't received the scores yet and don't know when they will.
Each review program has their own style, cost, and strengths. Yaeger worked for me because of the teaching style...I'm an active learner that likes to take notes. It's also the most affordable program out there for what you get.
I scored a 92 on REG with it...it got me past BEC...and I re-passed FAR with it...
Passed REG! 5 day cram for FAR.
(Crammed for REG for 3 days.)
Wiley Only
10:20 am Post: it's cute :)
the song is "sorry seems to be the hardest word" by Elton John
Good luck everyone!
Jeff, want to express my appreciation for your support and effort! Couldn't do without your updates! I regret only discovering this blog 6 days ago, AGONIZING over my results. I admire your persistence! Please keep up the good work!!! God Bless You and Your Family!
-Greatful
I passed REG today with a 93. I am done with this beast. For those of you who have posted on this website that you are anxious about your results and can't concentrate on the studying.
This is what I did, once an exam section was over I did not bother to check the result until I got the letter from NASBA home.
Whatever estimates, guesstimates floating around are just that, as according to NASBA you will get your score by the end of the month.
Calm down and pay attention to your studies, instead of posting here 4 times a day if the score in your state has been released.
Calm down and pay attention to your studies, instead of posting here 4 times a day
blasphemy!
:/
congrats on passing...great score on REG
5 day cram for FAR - Wiley Only? What exactly did you do? Never used Wiley before...
Hey Jeff,
Please don't get me wrong. I appreciate everything that you are doing for the candidates during this difficult time, as very few people can relate to grown ups behaving like this.
I just wanted to put this whole thing in the right perspective.
No offense meant BOSS!
haha...none taken...I knew exactly what you meant :)
Jeff, I just want you to know this is an amazing website.. I discovered it after I took my first test... But u def kept me sane.. Now 3 more to go... ugh. such a booster to pass a test.
Me from NH just got REG 74 email
have mercy first paper i am failing first time using becker
need a new approach
I appreciate that Izabella...I'm glad it's been helpful.
The site is getting a major facelift (I'm switching to Wordpress) and I hope to go live with it by the end of the week.
re: REG 74
Grab the Yaeger REG cram and get back in there.
Got Md reg score today..75..done..thank god
75 audit
78 fare
75 bec
70,75 reg
now i can have a life outside of being an auditor, if that's possible
:) who cares you only need 75.
I paid off all my student loans yesterday, and now i found out i passed REG today. YAY!
HOW did you already pay off your student loans?? must not have as much debt as me
seriously.. i have over 60K in debt.
I took Reg on 1/6 in GA and was in wave 2. I scored a 85 on Reg, but I don't understand why my score took so long to get posted. Believe me I am not complaining, but I just understand how this process works.
Anyone pass FARE this time using Becker?
I received my REG CA wave 2a score this morning. 76!!! This was my last exam! Thank you Jeff for keeping this going. It has been a great help!!
I've seen earlier posts that included Wave 2a results of 76 and 75.
NASBA should release its 2a Reg results tomorrow morning, but I am not so sure it has even released ALL of the Wave 2 Reg results. I just can't be sure. The NASBA workers appear to be mostly full of crap, making up things as they go along.
I don't know why it takes so long for NY AUD score to be posted.
....
It just doesn't look like a huge Wave 2 release for DE so I am left wondering about where I stand with regard to the score!! NASBA needs to be more transparent in its scoring...how long can we go on with this sort of stress??!!??
Mr. Anonymous NYC AUD. Believe me u r not alone. I'm going crazy here but FYI, I called yesterday NASBA and they told me for NY they will be posting scores this whole week and these are posted regardless of your score, last name, gender, etc. So lots of patience and forget about what they told you at the test center to check online in 3 to 4 weeks.
Good luck!
Another day of not having BEC scores in Mississippi. Yeah to having a non progressive cpa board on posting our scores online.
That said, if they send me a 74 like they did two of my friends in the first wave, I will be wishing bad things.
I have just talked to NASBA. The person has told me that they received a huge batch of REG scores from AICPA only TODAY. He actually told me that my score was also received (I took the exam on 2/21) and that it will be posted online within one-two days. He refused to give me the score over the phone.
Alex
For those of your from states that don't have online score reporting, online registration for exams, etc. you should write the board members of your State Board. The State Boards have a choice to not create their own Web site or use the resources of NASBA and they are choosing not to. They may lose a small portion of their revenue by using NASBA for more services, but whatever happened to putting the customers first. I know those of you on here that live in one of the 15 states that are "not progressive" are frustrated. Make sure your board members hear from you.
74 on AUD in NY... I want to jump off a bridge
Ok, here we go again.
Another NASBA Knucklehead telling a candidate that a bunch of scores were received today, as if none were received yesterday. We all know that is bullcrap. Lots of Reg scores were received by NASBA yesterday. I'm not so sure NASBA processes all of them the same day or not. I am going to watch this site like a hawk over the next 2 days to see where the scores range. NASBA takes our money but then farts around like this.
any AUD waiting from Oklahoma...
Please share the misery, if you haven't received your scores yet...
good idea on writing the board. I'm sure I can let them know how frustrating it is...I will have to remain anonymous probably in the letter so as to no upset the partners at my office :)
74 on AUD in NY... I want to jump off a bridge
im with ya buddy, same s*&t happened to me today in MA. that exam was tough, though.
The NASBA folks seem to be like the wrestling referees...they know whats going on but act like nothing happened!
I'm waiting with you, Oklahoma. I thought OK released before NASBA, I got my FAR score last Thursday but still no AUD......
You have come too close to jump off a bridge now...next time is your time. :)
I hear you on that, but it is hard to decide if the NASBA Knucklehead is full of crap or not. Jeff, do you think NASBA farts around with processing the scores or do you think they release all of wave 2 in one day? I guess if a wake up to some score other than a 72 through 77 I'll have my answer that they are still farting around with wave 2.
NY AUD. Still waiting :(
The person who I was talking to sounded like he spent the entire morning punching the scores into the computer or processing paperwork. I think when he said the "they received a huge batch of REG scores today" he meant that these scores actually reached his desk today? It could very well be that NASBA received the scores earlier but did not bother to enter them up until now.
Alex
We would have to be inside that building to really know.
frustrating...
Of course. But the good thing is that it seems that many of us are still in Wave 2, not 2a.
A ray of light.
Yes, I'd rather be in 2.
Still waiting for REG score in PA
No FAR score in MS today... I will have to wait for the mailman again tomorrow. :(
I really hope that stupid score shows up this week. I should be studying for AUD right now, and I'm too wound up to pay attention.
This window has taken the cake when it comes to giving all of us enough stress about the score releases!!
got 72 AUD in NY... shit audit sucks.. this is first time I have failed. feel like so fxxking shit.. I can't even concentrate entire day..I thought that Im gonna be done with REG next month.. now I gotta spend a few more weeks to carry the stupid fxxxing becker audit book and a laptop.
"jump off a bridge now" - I wanna love to join you..
Don't jump, guys.
Found out I got a 73 on REG today......5 tests taken so far and only passed 2! considering giving up....i don't know if I can go through this process again!!!?
Audit seemed so easy, but it gave me fits too. I guess I chose lots of answers that were 2nd best. I left the test all 4 times thinking I aced it. I made 74, 73, 74, and then all of the sudden a freaking 82. They give you too much time for Audit, not enough time for Financial, and the little bit of time they give you for Reg is almost laughable.
Don't give up, and darn sure don't jump off any bridges. I've sat 10 times now, passed 3, and am still waiting on Reg. Here is how I got through it (honestly): lots of sex, 2 glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon per night, and self-talk.
too much info
:) What would i do without this blog. Taking Audit next week.
I think you can get through anything with those 3 things...
absolutely
I put my heart and soul into this crazy CPA Exam, and now it is like I am burned out. I don't want to sit in an office. I don't want to work. Everything related to accounting seems boring at this point. Now I just want to retire. Maybe a trip to one of the islands would help.
I cried all day, 71-REG because I actually felt good coming out of the exam, just goes to show I don't know what the heck I'm doing.
Gosh, my heart goes out to you. It is difficult to ascertain where you went wrong if you felt good coming out of there. I had the same sort of feeling, then got the failing scores (I've had (5) 74's and a 73); I just kept re-taking the darn things and got a 76, another 76, and finally an 82. I didn't feel any better on the passing ones; it just finally happened for me I reckon.
Thanks, I will too continue, however it is so depressing and I feel like a failure.
I felt that way too and could be feeling that way again in the morning if I get another failing score on Reg. Unfortunately, only time seems to fully heal you, but there are things you can do. First, beginning your studies again will help, whether it be Reg or the next subject. Also, after your study session, watch a funny Vince Vaughn or other funny movie, and sip on 2 glasses of red wine. To put it as nicely as possible, "relations" will greatly help, if available. But most importantly, finding ways to laugh is best.
Thanks, My white Zinf is my friend tonight. I'll start laughing again tomorrow.
I feel like I'm the only one without a score. Anybody else waiting for AUD NY? Pleeease share :(
I feel the same way!! I am waiting on AUD score as well!
Got Got Got the REG score......in NH....
Finally!!!!!
Almost heart attack this week!(3/18.....now)
Thank you, Jeff.
very very useful website..
Taiwan girl...
Thanks for sharing. Now we're two. AUD NYC
You need to remember, your score is not just based on your performance, but on everyone elses they are "pitting" you against. The one thing I have learned after taking 9 tests so far is that how you feel when you leave does not mean very much. I posted earlier, maybe page 4 or 5, that my bro-in-law passed REG after not even getting to one of the sims and he felt like he had done bad. I finished the whole thing feeling really good. We both passed and my score was only 3 points higher than his.
Tell me how that worked out? Conspiracy theory: The AICPA does this to jack with us. They want to see how far we are willing to go to get certified.
I don't really believe that, but it makes me feel good.
I just hope I passed AUD and I will be done.
Got my Reg score woohoo
who's ready for AUD for the next testing window??? (;
anyone took AUD on the last week of February in NY here? I took 2/24, still did not have my score yet! Am I the only one has no AUD score from NY????
Waiting for REG in NY. Took on 2/21.
Still waiting on AUD from Missouri. I took 2/23. There's still 11% to be posted to NASBA? I really thinking tomorrow am.
still waiting for REG in NY, took exam at the end of Feb
For the people waiting for scores in the mail- I got my BEC score report in the mail today (I'm from MA, so I already knew it).
Not sure if it actually means anything, but thought it wouldn't hurt to share.
NYC AUD sat 02/23/09 No score yet, however I did check my application status and it said that my score was received and was mail out. Whats up with that?!!!
Thanks MA good to know.
Obama it's on fire!!!
Just want to share with NY AUD information. I am the one post on 7:24 PM in NYC.
Just right now, when I checked the OASIS, they just update the information as following:
The section(s) of your NTS have been attended and scored. The score(s) reported generated a notice to be mailed to you. If you do not receive your notice via US Mail within 10 business days, please contact our office at 1-866-MY-NASBA.
I know I will get my AUD score tomorrow morning by checking NASBA. This is my last section!! God bless me !! and good luck for everyone!!
anybody from OK waiting as of this point for AUD score..........
I crammed for REG for 3 days.
Was an engineer who is a Math genius.
Will be cramming for FAR for 5 days to take exam.
NY REG is out. I started in September last year with 2.5 month pregnant and working in public accounting firm, I passed BEC with 82, FAR with 87 and REG with 82. Finally, I am done. I just want to encourage everyone who is still struggling, as long as you study step by step, you will pass soon.
I have also just checked OASIS. This is the message which was displayed:
"Our records indicate that you do not have an active application or registration at this time."
What does it mean?
Has anyone ever gotten a score re-graded and come back successful. The reason I ask is because I made 74 in REG. I don't think I will do it bc I feel the grade won't change, but just thought I would ask. Thanks.
CO REG here.
so i've never checked my score on line before. just waited for the snail mail for the first three.
on NASBA, output spits out "last name, first name" with a big 89 watermark in the back. is that my score? anyone? jeff?
if so, im done! 4/4!
Seriously, I don't know how things are graded. The first time I took REG, I got a 67. The only thing I didn't get to do was 1 of the communications. I retook the test in the following testing window and felt that I did better, but I wasn't sure about quite a few questions. How I got a 93 on the second try, it still baffles me!
I am done
BEC - 81
AUD - 78
FAR - 86
REG - 67, 93
No REG in NJ yet =/
re: watermark ... yep...that's your score!
congrats!
Any one get a REG score in WI yet?
REG in TN posted...78 and I'm Done!
Officially that makes it:
REG:56,62,65,66,69,72,72,78
AUD:63,67,60,83,X,X,X,X
FAR:58,59,70,71,72,78,X,X
BEC:75,X,X,X,71,81,X,X
AUD in MO, 74. It sucks, but I can't wait to prove myself next testing window. Being in Wave 2a, I figured not passing was a strong possibility. I shouldn't have listened to Becker's suggested time per testlet. I spent extra time going back through marked questions in the MC testlets, but I think that I only changed one or two answers. I need to make more time for that second simulation. I know I would have passed if I had more time for that second sim.
AUD in NY, 74. (my last subject) I knew it really sucks!! spent entire 4.5 hours and study for 2 months!! what life I got here, I also have full time job!!
REG finally out in GA! Unfortunately a freaking 74!!! Time to get back at it - After Tax Season!
I passed my last exam with in style... with a 75 in REG
FAR - 76
BEC - 79
AUD - 88
REG - 70, 75
Thank you for the support the last couple weeks
Still no REG score in NY. Hope no news is good news.
Reg in PA finally. One day late but worth the wait. Two down, two to go!!
74. Would have been my last one. On to test #10.
REG in PA. 76. DONE. Start the party!!
Has anyone in snail-mail only states received AUD or other exam scores from the second wave?? please let me know...I am dying a slow death here in alabama waiting on the mail
Audit Scores are out!
Got 76 in REG in DE. Wave 2a is borderline indeed!! Glad I passed....one more to go...got to retake FAR in May! COngrats to all those who passed!! Those who didn't...dont lose the motivation!!
I just got my NY AUD score. 78!!!
I'm done with the CPA Exam. Good Luck to all of you.
thought AUD was already out?
REG in TX, got a 74. Back to studying for me. Had a 59 on the business law part but otherwise everything else was good.
OK REG score yet..anyone??
REG is out in CT...81!!! Would have bet all my other parts I failed...
Just called NASBA, they told to keep checking your score. Score will be out no later that April 15. What a BS...
I got an 82 in Reg and got it yesterday so if others have gotten the score dont think yours will be low.
Michael in TX. I feel your pain. I took REG in TX also and made a 74. I got a 53 in LAW. Well, at least you and I know what to concentrate on and refresh our tax knowledge. Good luck!
Eric in TX
No AUD again in Oklahoma. Has anyone spoke with the OAB? I talked to them yesterday, but they aren't giving me any answers...
Anyone from Oklahoma waiting for AUD, does anyone has gotten their score this morning. Please reply.
has AUD been released on NASBA yet??
Can you go to NASBA Oasis and check your application status? It will tell you if a score has been received, if that's the case you'll get your score tomorrow online. AUD NY 79 out for me this morning :)
I am still waiting for WI REG...
Took on 02/23
Got REG in NY. This was my first one. 1 down, 3 to go.
How do you find out from NASBA Oasis if score has been received. How do you log in to Oasis, What and Where the hell is Oasis...this freaking wait is life in hell...
Got a 68 in LAW, scored really well on most of the tax stuff except entities, was strong on my simulations and still only got a 73 on REG! I don't get it either!!!
Do not freak out about Oasis. I logged in yesterday and the message I got was that there is no active application for me. I do not think the system is accurate.
To log in, go to NASBA website, choose your state from the map, then click on "My application". You'll need your jurisdiction ID and your DOB.
If you're not a NASBA state like me, you don't have the my application on your state.. I did read somewhere however that you may could go to another state and put in your jurisdiciton iD and birthdate and sometimes it would tell..I have not tried this b/c I don't have the jurisdiction ID..you can get it from a previoud score report (which I don't have) or call your state board and they will e-mail it to you. Either way, I'm not sure if you're not a NASBA state if you will get the info from the OASIS
Was AUD just now on NASBA today? I'm in snail mail state and trying to figure out when NASBA released scores so I can estimate when they will go to my state board
I need some help with registering for Ethics exam in Colorado state. How do I go about buying the book and registering for exam and where. I just received my last (4th passing marks)and was wondering how do I approach the next step which is ethics exam? Any help will be great.
Question for anyone,
74 in REG, Took the Exam 1/10 and just got my score (almost 3 months removed from studying). Used Becker previously but feel I need to switch. I've heard Yaeger CRAM is good. Has anyone used this? Any strategy tips? I'd like to take it again end of April.
The REG Cram is great, but in your situation (being away from it for 3 months), I would get the HomeStudy. That's what I did after back to back 74s and scored a 92.
You can say that I "overstudied", but I personally don't believe in such a thing.
Just my $.02
If you feel like you still know the material pretty well, then get the cram to brush up. I used the cram to pass BEC (71 to 80), but it was still pretty fresh in my mind.
finally got my Audit score today........75 ! still 2 more to go
Am I the only person from Alabama on here?? I just spoke with my Board and they say they're not mailing scores until the first of second :( Jeff, what dates will the first wave of this window cover? I'd like to get in the end of the first wave so I don't have to wait sooooo long
Yeah the only thing holding me back from just the Cram is being away from it for so long. I'm not overly confident in the material now. Homestudy isnt much more with the discount either. Thanks for the advice.
i don't beleive this. 99.6% of audit are in and i am not one of them, it's not like i scored 100 that they have to wait. I bet i will fail this and can't even concentrate now on AUD untill i get my result. By the way i am waiting for AUD - OK board.
how did you know 9936% were in ?
I used Yaeger for REG and is now using it for BEC. I scored very high on REG (no accounting experience, never worked in the field and knew nothing about partnership and corporate taxation).
I also feel that Yaeger BEC is very helpful, except for their economics section. I think you need to read a bit more than what they cover in economics. At the same time - the percentage of economics questions on the exam is 8-12%. So, even if you fail all economics questions (which is impossible - you'll be able to get at least few answered correctly), you'll be able to pass.
I see now on IL. But it sounds like that 99.6 is IL scores not all scores. on another note, my state board told me they would have all scores by Friday as well.
2:25 PM - if you click on the link for IL above you will find out that 99.6% are in for AUD. I do felt good too but not anymore after all this wait....
I took BEC in January, and Oklahoma didn't post my score until last week. I got a letter 2 weeks after the scores were released, assuming it was my REG score (failed) and it ended up being a passing grade in BEC, much to my surprise. I don't know what is wrong with Oklahoma....
everyone must have their score back except for me :(
Don't worry you're not alone, I'm still waiting for my REG in NY.
So I am still waiting on my REG score when everyone else I personally know has gotten their scores today and yesterday. What's going on here??
Anybody knows how the ethics exam works? I suppose that my state board (Delaware) should be sending me some kind of notification about the next step in getting my certificate. Can I purchase the course from the AICPA prior to getting notified by the state board? How hard is the exam and how is it administered?
I think a 74 is an evil score, especially if it has been hand scored for accuracy. Thank goodness the only time I failed, I got a 67. I would give someone a 72 or a 75, but never a 74. I feel the pain for those who did get 74 and even worse, on multiple times.
I am in MA and I have not yet gotten my FAR score, I sat for it 2/23.
Another day without score... I start thinking that they've lost the exam.
no REG in OK..76 days is a LONG time to wait
The AICPA ethics exam is available for purchase online. It is a home study course designed for CPE credit that most states use for CPA licensure. There are some states that do not accept the AICPA version, so check with your state board. I found out I passed my last section on monday and ordered the AICPA ethics exam that afternoon. Received it yesterday and plan to finish this weekend to speed up the process.
Jeff...what dates will be in wave 1 of this window???
I ordered review materials for BEC and was sent REG..is this a sign?
Wave one usually goes through the 7th day of the 2nd month of the window, so April 1 - May 7
err..so i guess that means if i take the exam on May 9, it's too late...i thought for sure that would fall in the first wave..oh well
MA - I have not received my FAR score yet, either. I sat on 2/27. I am in MS, which is a snail-mail state, so I just wrote it off to being held up in the mail. (Assuming my state has even mailed the scores, yet.)
I understand your frustration.
Any idea on how long it takes to get your certificate? I passed the ethics exam in August and just passed FAR.
SC
any Oklahoma person got their results this morning. I took the exam on 02/23 but nothing yet. It is not good...
OK - I took my exam on 2/27, and the MS state board just mailed the results yesterday.
Call your state board and ask if your scores have been posted/mailed yet. They can't tell you about your actual score, but they can help you figure out where it is.
Called the MS state board, BEC scores(at least mine) were mailed Tuesday, so should be here today.
Now I can wait until the wife gets home to call me and let me know I didn't pass.
Stay positive! I saw some religous dude on TV a few weeks ago talking about the power of meditation/envisioning. Said he meditated for weeks and envisioned a $3 million church and miraculously was able to build it without any financing... I thought it was a load of crap myself, but at this point, you can't hurt your chances!
Oh FYI...I am a Christion and do consider myself a spiritual person however, I still think it's a load of crap
The way I felt when I left the test site, I'd believe that he miraculously found $3mil before I'd believe I passed.
The only thing that might save me is one hell of a curve....
Does anyone applied for NTS for this window? How long it takes to receive it?
I got my NTS in a few days by e-mail. two days later it was in the mail
For your NTS, it just depends on your state board. It took my board a month to file the paperwork, but I had the NTS the same day (via email) once they actually filed it.
Definitely request NTS via email. I requested on Friday and received mine yesterday. Last window it took 4 weeks to get it in the mail.
MS update - 67. My guess was a 68. I know what I need to do to get BEC out of the way now, and will take care of it in May, and be 3/4 of the way home.
Received MS FAR score today. Passed! No idea how...
But have faith guys; I felt COMPLETELY awful coming out of that test. I guess it goes to show that I have NO IDEA how that test is graded....
Keep faith! And thanks for this blog. I've got three more parts to go, and I've found my support system here. Can't tell you how much it's helped!
Anyone know anything about FAR releases? I took it on Feb. 24, and still haven't heard.
Does anyone know anything more about FAR? I took it on Feb. 24 and still haven't heard back.
I'm not sure about FAR, but my state board (non-NASBA) said yesterday that they still had not received all of wave 2 results from NASBA but they should have them by tomorrow...if that helps?
Any word on AUD in WI, Jeff?
Still waiting on AUD and BEC in WI. Took both on February 23.
Anyone from Mississippi received Wave 2 REG score yet? BEC and FIN were received, via USPS, today. I'm waiting on REG.
I'm still waiting on REG (NY).
I am studying FAR and i find it funny the % of words i type in my notes that Word says are misspelled, unfunded, securitization, estimatable, unamortized.
for those that have done bad, don't be so hard on yourself.
i'm getting ready to take my last exam of the uniform CPA exam in a week or 2; AUD that is.
we've all got our stories, this will be my 3rd time taking AUD. if you believe in yourself, you will rock it!
FARE: 74, 80
BEC: 77
REG: 84
AUD: 66, 65, TBD April/May Window
Get in the zone and don't overwhelm yourself! I studied really hard for REG and this site got me so anticipated and anxious that it got me believing that I was going to either pass or fail by a slim line, but I was really surprised! put in your work and you will surprise yourself as well! (=
To you two WI guys above...I haven't gotten my Reg score either from 2/27. Is our state known to be later than others? Im so sick of this waiting game
Good luck to all you guys who are taking any test in the coming window. Remember that I went from a 67 in 1 testing window to 93 in the following one. Keep on going and you will be surprised!
Anybody from AZ get their FAR scores? Took it 2/28. Heck, has anybody from AZ get any score yet.
And why doesn't all states allow online/email notice? Co-worker got her FAR score emailed to her from the Washington Board a week ago - passed with an 80.
Waiting sucks!
I've been calling AZ on a daily basis and they've been keeping me updated. They were informed by NASBA that their scores were being mailed to them (UPS) but they still have not received anything. FAR should be first and unfortunately for me REG will be last. If you call them they'll setup it up to have your scores emailed to you.
I still wait for WI REG...
I feel your pain; I still wait for AUD in AL...could be next week for me:(
For everyone in Wisconsin, I just received an email from a NASBA rep. Scores are in the process of being released online. Hard copies will be mailed next week. Good luck to all.
I live in Oklahoma, I took the Audit exam 2/27. Have yet to receive my score via the OAB website, which is I guess the only place to look? Anyone else in the same boat?
Still waiting on my Oklahoma AUD score too--took it on 2/26. No one from the OAB will respond to my emails and no one will give me any info over the phone--so I'm in the same boat
for OK candidates, i just spoke to NASBA - OK state co-ordinator. The scores will be release to OK state today, so hopefully we will get our score tonight if not then Monday. This wait is just killing us all...
Thanks for the info on Oklahoma. Hopefully we'll all have good news by tonight!
This is strange. For the other parts, I received the official score from NASBA. I just passed my last part and I haven't received a darn thing yet. What's up with that?
You won't get anything from NASBA - your state board will mail you a packet and your NASBA printout will be in the packet. No worries.
Finally received my BEC score today in Idaho...69. I know exactly what I should have studied harder on so I'm geared up to try again. I'm glad I got this first test over with so now I won't be so freaked out when I try again. Has anyone ever doubled up? I want to polish up BEC for retake and tackle AUD at the same time. Is that a bad idea?
Ang:
I started studying for all 4 parts in June of last year and took all 4 parts in the last quarter of last year. I passed 3 and failed 1 so if you like the challenge, go for it :) And yes, I work for a corporation. I average 45 to 50 hours a week and didn't take any time off to study :) I am the guy who failed REG the first time with 67 and passed in the following window with 93 :)
Ang:
Continuing from the previous post:
"YES WE CAN" LOL
"YES WE CAN"... :) taking all 4 on this window... starting next week.
wish me luck.
Does NASBA ever post scores on the weekend or do they only do that on weekdays?
To the person who will take all 4 parts in this window, good luck. I took all 4 parts over 4 days 11/18 - 11/21. Someone did the same and actually passed them all. I was motivated to do so because people in my office kept on saying that we have it easy now and it is nothing comparing to when they had to take all 4 parts over 2 days. I didn't want my license to look less impressive than theirs because I have it easy.
Wouldn't it piss you off if someone tries to tell you that your effort to obtain your CPA license is nothing comparing to their effort coz they have to take all 4 parts over 2 days?
We have it "easy" yet the pass rates are the same historically. Also - they didn't have to deal with SOX, BEC - IT, sims, adaptive testing, etc.
It's classic "when I was your age, I had to walk uphill both ways" garbage.
Jeff:
Now I can proudly walk around the accounting department being a newly minted CPA and a 2nd year staff. There are managers who didn't even pass and gave up. And yes, though I came up short the first time, I passed 3 out of 4 taking the test over 4 days. One of the managers who didn't pass tried to say that the test doesn't measuer anything. It does measure perseverance and determination though, something that he obviously does not have! :) Now I am thinking if I should go to law school next.
Jeff:
And by the way, the same manager said that the CPA exam would be good for someone who just graduated. I so want to see those idiots fall. However, the world tends to reward them though and make guys like me work hard and get rewarded less.
AZ FAR was in my mailbox today. Passed and now I'm done with it all.My wife still thinks I'll fail ethics.
NASBA sent me the following e-mail this morning: ALL scores have been received and processed by NASBA for Jan/Feb. If they are a candidate of a CPAES state who cannot find their score on-line, they may be on hold pending receipt of additional information. If they are not on hold, have them call 1-800-CPA-EXAM. I'll check to see if there are any problems with the website this morning. CPAES states are: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, and Wisconsin,
Jeff, when they say "received and processed", does that mean that the states that mail scores should have them all also or is that just for the states that can check them online?
I like the new format!
Looking back a couple years, It seems like the passing rates are the hghest in Q2. Is there anything behind this?
just a guess, but it could be because part of the window is after tax season and not too close to (or after depending on how you look at it) the holidays.. i tried to schedule one right after the holidays and had to reschedule twice because I couldn't get enough studying in before the holidays
Am I the last person still waiting for my REG grade..took exam on 1/9/09 in Oklahoma
RE: "Am I the last person still waiting for my REG grade..took exam on 1/9/09 in Oklahoma" That sounds horrendous man...I was waiting for what felt like forever for REG and I passed with an 80. I hope the same thing happens for you cause it will all be worth it. Hang in there!
No, you're not the only one. I'm still waiting on my AUD score to come in the mail..hopefully it will be in my box tomorrow
Above- It really stinks if you have to take it next window because May is almost completely booked, only a few days remain.
Well, I've taken everyone's advice and already moved on to another section. Taking BEC in May. If I don't pass AUD, I'll deal with it when I find out. Good news is, if I do fail, my clock hasn't started yet (first sitting)
CPA WantBe what state are you trying to take the test in? I got a 67 on FAR during the Jan/Feb time frame and lost my REG.....BUT I couldn't sign up for REG until today becuase technically REG didn't unlock until March 31st. You have to LOVE that red tape....I am in VA so after submitting my application I have to wait a day or two for the payment coupon THEN I have to pay and wait a few more days for my NTS and THEN I can actually sign up for the damn thing. I am trying to take it end of May but I am thinking getting a slot is going to be slim. Taking FAR again April 27th and hopefully taking REG May 30th
Another 71, I want to be in Wave 1 for the April/May window. What is the latest I can take it to be in Wave 1? This is my last section, and I'm going to send in my CPA app as soon as the score comes back. Thanks!
Above - MA, nothing but a few Tuesdays and Thursday remaining in May for AUD.
Kim... Jeff told me a week or two ago that wave one usually ends on the 7the day of the second month of the window
After waiting 81 long days (test 1/1/09), I finally received my REG grade today and I passed with 81!!!! I'm finished!
I took my ethics test today w/o having to even read the book. I searched for the topics asked when needed and passed with a 93. It seems like 93 is my lucky number since I passed REG with a 93 in the last testing window. Maybe I will get to live until I am 93. What sucks right now is that I have to wait until I get 1 year of experience under a CPA to get my license from Delaware :) Until then, this whole thing is finally over. Just CPEs from now. Good luck you guys and remember "YES WE CAN" :)
Jeff, You were right on the money with wave 2 predictions. I took the AUD exam on Feb 14 and had my score posted on NASBA on 3/24 and in two days got the score in the mail. I passed with an 82! I now have FAR to take in April and will be done with the exam! Thank you for your insight, Jeff!
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Is there any problem if you have passed the exam but not eligible to file for a license until you have got some experience working for a CPA? I hope there is no expiration! I am a little nervous because I haven't received anything other than the letter showing the score of the last part and the 4 credits I have received. Can anybody who is a DE candidate give me some advice?
If i take my be on may6th,can i get my score in the first wave?
goodluck taking all sections sound like your into pain rock on