[cpa1234]

Just taking another shot at this, to see if any CPAs still stalk this site and have also passed the CFF. I took part one and found out I failed right after. I am now waiting until July 18th to take the exam again (used to see a bunch of free space to take exam now there’s a month long wait?) and since we get no feedback on what we did right and wrong, I don’t even know what else I can do to prepare. I did the AICPA review course, and the two certificate courses worth 21.5 CPE credits. I have notes and I have been reviewing them, but without knowing what I did wrong the first time I don’t know what to do for next time.

I just want to know your experience with the exam, what you did to prepare, any advice helps!

[RP25]

I didn't get back to it, I placed it on hold and planning on focusing after getting CAMS. CFE is way easier than Cff IMO.

[CPA50]

Hi! I failed Part 1 and instead of slogging ahead with no study materials, I opted to take the Core and Specialized Certificate programs to help out. I don't know if it will help me pass, but it can't hurt. Fingers crossed to us all!

AUD 88 (expired), 80 retake
FAR 64,69,67,73,67,73,73,73, August 3
REG 75 (expired) September 7
BEC 72, 77

The adventure continues...

[cpa1234]

I did both the core and specialized courses to get the CPE since that's a requirement after you pass the CFF. Just scheduled Part 1 again for 9/5 and just plan to use my work knowledge plus anything I can get into my brain leading up to it.

[cpa1234]

@RP25 @CPA50 just as an update for you guys, took Part 1 today for the third time and I passed. Two differences this time around: I have 2.7 years experience instead of 1.5 years, and I reviewed the Fundamentals book heavily. I have notes from when I did the Core and Specialized programs and the 16 hour lecture, however, I think the Fundamentals book seems to be the best one for review to prepare (besides getting experience).

[RP25]

Wow that's exciting!! Congrats!
I'll probably get more experience before re taking part 1. I found out that alot of questions were experience based vs the book knowledge. Maybe they updated that. I'm currently at 2.5 year experience. @cpa1234 Congrats though. Keep me updated on part 2.

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