Aud Exam Experience 1/7/2020

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  • #2886279
    VP
    Participant

    Hi All, I recently retook Aud which was my final cpa exam. Up to this point I had passed the other 3 exams all on the first try with decent scores and didn’t anticipate that changing until my first shot at Audit. On the previous exams I hadn’t felt this type of unease but knew that there was some chance I hadn’t passed audit. My gut was right, and I had gotten a 71 on my first attempt. The first 12 hours were painful as I wallowed in my self-pity. Interestingly enough, it actually became really funny that I failed this of all exams because after-all I work as an auditor in public accounting. I spent the entire 2 weeks of winter break re-studying the material and really approaching it as meticulously as I could, because I was really determined never to retake this exam again. Fastforward to the actual exam day. Although initially nervous from the PTSD of failing this exam the first go-around I quickly gained confidence and was cutting through questions. I felt really prepared but I was scratching my head thinking how some of the questions were so easy. I even spent extra time re-reading the questions to make sure I wasn’t missing something. Even in the second mc testlet, I did not notice an increase in difficulty but I was carefully going through questions but not feeling particularly challenged. I was still surprised at how “easy” some of the questions were and hoping I wasn’t making stupid mistakes. Not sure if there is any point to reading into this but it definitely felt that way leaving the exam and left me feeling concerned. As far as the SIMS go, there were certainly a few that I did not feel great on so at this point I’m just hoping I crossed that 75 mark. I’m curious to see if anyone else has had a similar experience?

    AUD - 76
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 80
    REG - 80
    Mamba Mentality

     

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  • #2894274
    Bre
    Participant

    Yes, I took AUD on Saturday and felt the same exact way..Many questions were identical to my review questions.The first testlet I flagged about 8 question and about 4 for the second one. I just hope we passed.

    BEC

    REG

    AUD 1/18/20

    FAR

    #2894526
    AndreA
    Participant

    Good luck, please post your scores! I had the same experience with MCQs, SIMs were tricky that's why I failed. I'm going to retake AUD in 3 weeks.

    FAR - 73, 78 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 50 SIMs)
    AUD - 73, 81 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 40 SIMs)
    BEC - 71, 71, 74, 84 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 10 SIMs)
    REG - 84 (WileyCPAexcel 2,000 MCQs, 15 SIMs)

    CA Ethics Exam - 94%

    NEVER GIVE UP.

    #2898033
    YALA112
    Participant

    I also retook Audit on 01/18. Hoping for that 75 on Feb 3rd. I felt my simulations were pretty easy. Multiple choice questions got me thinking a little more. I actually flagged about 8 in each testlet. I am currently studying for my FAR retake after failing with a 74 UGH!!!!! I really hope to pass this time around.

    AUD - 69
    BEC - NINJA in Training
    FAR - 74
    REG - 78
    Full time working mom of three (5YO, 1YO, 2Months)

    Anything is possible!!!!

    #2898240
    AndreA
    Participant

    Don't forget to post your score! You will pass, I believe most of the time people fail because of the SIMs. What do you think helped you to handle the SIMs?

    FAR - 73, 78 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 50 SIMs)
    AUD - 73, 81 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 40 SIMs)
    BEC - 71, 71, 74, 84 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 10 SIMs)
    REG - 84 (WileyCPAexcel 2,000 MCQs, 15 SIMs)

    CA Ethics Exam - 94%

    NEVER GIVE UP.

    #2900226
    YALA112
    Participant

    I just tried to focus on what they asked and scanned thru the documents for ONLY info I needed to get to my answer. I used to get overwhelmed with simulations because of the amount of documents they throw at you to review, but not this time. I was calmed and maybe that helped. I will for sure share score once released 🙂

    AUD - 69
    BEC - NINJA in Training
    FAR - 74
    REG - 78
    Full time working mom of three (5YO, 1YO, 2Months)

    Anything is possible!!!!

    #2916810
    YALA112
    Participant

    I passed with a 75! 2 down, 2 more to go.

    AUD - 69
    BEC - NINJA in Training
    FAR - 74
    REG - 78
    Full time working mom of three (5YO, 1YO, 2Months)

    Anything is possible!!!!

    #2916831
    AndreA
    Participant

    Perfect score! Congratulations! My retake in 2 days, I will be very happy to get 75 🙂

    FAR - 73, 78 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 50 SIMs)
    AUD - 73, 81 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 40 SIMs)
    BEC - 71, 71, 74, 84 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 10 SIMs)
    REG - 84 (WileyCPAexcel 2,000 MCQs, 15 SIMs)

    CA Ethics Exam - 94%

    NEVER GIVE UP.

    #2916855
    VP
    Participant

    THATS SO AWESOME!! Congrats @Yala!! I got a 76 so super freaking lucky and happy right now! Cpa is done!!! Cloud 9 haha

    AUD - 76
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 80
    REG - 80
    Mamba Mentality

     

    #2916858
    VP
    Participant

    Hey you got it!!! Best of luck. Would love it for all of us to have this out of the way!

    AUD - 76
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 80
    REG - 80
    Mamba Mentality

     

    #2916933
    AndreA
    Participant

    Thanks! Happy for you! Hard work pays off! Enjoy your time!

    FAR - 73, 78 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 50 SIMs)
    AUD - 73, 81 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 40 SIMs)
    BEC - 71, 71, 74, 84 (WileyCPAexcel 3,000+ MCQs, 10 SIMs)
    REG - 84 (WileyCPAexcel 2,000 MCQs, 15 SIMs)

    CA Ethics Exam - 94%

    NEVER GIVE UP.

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