[jeff]

This is for people taking their exams in the July/August 2010 testing window.

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[GSU Josh]

Does anyone think it's possible to fail after feeling great about the test? I took my AUD retake on 7/16 and felt great about the mc and pretty good about the sims (had 3 or 4 problem tabs, but I figured it wouldn't hurt me too badly). I was certain about passing after the test as I was nearly jumping up and down upon leaving the test center, but now my anxiety is rising a little and some minor doubts are arising as score release nears. I felt better about this test than any I've taken so far. It's just hard to act like it's in the books until I actually see that passing score. Has anyone had a similar experience to this, and what were your results? Thanks.

AUD - 74, 87; BEC - 84; FAR - 78; REG - 79
It's done, Son!

[gabe1475]

I would be surprised if you failed and had a 74 last time. What was your feeling when you got the 74? Also how did you feel after FAR. I just took that and I felt good about the test, but now am starting to have doubts.

FAR - 95
AUD - 82
REG - 94
BEC - 84

[Anonymous]

To quote Vin Diesel…”It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile…winning is winning”

Related to the CPA exam, “It doesn't matter if you pass with a 75 or a 95…passing is passing.”

Studying for that 75 next Saturday…..

[GSU Josh]

Gabe, to be honest I felt quite shaky about my first AUD exam. I knew it would probably be close, but not that close. I felt like I had done decent on the mc and horrible on the sims. It turns out I had done below average on the mc and sims and stronger on wc. My most recent AUD exam felt like the mc were a lot easier altogether than my first attempt. This could be because I knew the material better as well.

As far as my FAR exam, I felt terrible after taking it. Felt like I bombed the mc and did well on the sims and wc. Thought I made in the 60's. Don't know exactly how I did since I passed, but glad not to know. My REG exam I felt like I did really well and thought I would make in the 80's or better, but only got a 79. I must say, though, that I feel better about the most recent AUD exam than anything I've taken so far. I'm sure I will pass, but I just won't feel better about it until I see my score. I hate the long wait for scores, it really is ridiculous.

AUD - 74, 87; BEC - 84; FAR - 78; REG - 79
It's done, Son!

[rdejesus]

On April 14, 2010 I took FAR and failed the exam with a 74! I was hoping it would be my last time to take the CPA exam since I had already passed Audit, REG and BEC. Due to the fact that I failed FAR and 18 months had passed since I received credit for AUD, my AUD expired! Now I am currently working on AUD and waiting on the results of FAR that was taken on July 1, 2010. If I do not pass FAR and AUD during this testing window, my REG will also expire.

My question is….how much preparation time do you think it will take for AUD considering it has been almost 2 years since I initially passed AUD?

One point away from becoming a CPA and now I may only have BEC under my belt after this testing window. Panic is beginning to set in 🙁

[gabe1475]

It is a long process, but always better to get it at the end of this month than have to wait until next month.

FAR - 95
AUD - 82
REG - 94
BEC - 84

[mago20]

I took AUD on 7/11, taking REG this week, 8/12 and BEC 8/25, 3 exams in a month and half, what are my chances, has anyone ever crammed them in this tight before? how did you do?

[Anonymous]

mago20

I would be brain dead – are you a recent college grad? If so – you have a chance. Back in the pencil and paper days people sat for all parts in a few days time. They passed and lived to tell the tale.

[potatogun]

You could push BEC to the end of the window if there is a spot to give yourself a tad more than just less than 2 weeks.

FAR 92 - AUD 91 - REG 94 - BEC 86

[Anonymous]

I'm packing AUD & BEC in 2 weeks intervals too and I feel braindead already. But if I pass it'll be worth it, I hope. I find audit extremely irritating, I'd rather study for another financial, audit is terribly boring to me!

[mago20]

I graduated last year, took fare right away and passed, worked tax season and now i want to cram it in the summer, so i can move on with my life

[Anonymous]

Alright guys, I did a final exam and I scored a 76, 70, 76. Are those good enought to pass the AUDIT exam?

[murphyqu03]

Christian – the only practice exams I took through Becker were on BEC – I studied like crazy for the exam and then about 4 days before I took it I took a practice exam on the CD and scored about a 75 (can't remember exactly). I freaked out because I thought that meant I was right on the cusp, then I took the exam 4 days later and got an 84. I think (from personal experience and from what I have read on here) that the practice exams are tougher.

BEC - 84, REG - 87, AUD - 87, FAR - last day possible in 2010

[murphyqu03]

Also – good luck to everyone! I took the exam last wednesday and am now going to be on Another71 everyday awaiting news of the release dates! What's the expected date… sometime late next week?

BEC - 84, REG - 87, AUD - 87, FAR - last day possible in 2010

[msm3579]

I think the actual exam questions read easier than the practice in Gliem and Becker. Alot of times when I study I am scratching my head trying to figure out what they are asking. I have not had the same issue with the Real Exam.

FAR: Passed 4/12 | BEC: Passed 5/31 | AUD: Passed 7/19 | REG: Passed 8/30

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