[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

[Anonymous]

christian2823

I left the center feeling like I bombed FAR in April, and when I got my score, I pulled off an 84. I felt the MCQs weren't too bad, but I had no idea what was going on with the simulations.

I just took Audit on July 5, and I am not sure how I did. I finished the exam in 3 hours and felt that the simulations were way too easy. The testlets did get harder, so hopefully I did well.

[Anonymous]

CPAexaminPA,

How did you feel about the the MCQ's? How did they compare to practice questions and which study material did you use? I take Audit in two weeks and it's my last section, but I'm more nervous than I was on the 1st try.

[Anonymous]

AlmostThere:

I used Gleim for AUD and I felt that the MCQs were a little easier than those that I reviewed for studying with the material. As I went through the exam, even though the testlets felt like they were harder, it seemed to me that the MCQs were pretty easy.

I wish you the best of luck with Audit and hopefully you will be finished after this exam in two weeks.

I hope I passed Audit and I pass Regulation at the end of August…then I will be finished!

[pres2112]

I am scheduled to take AUD on July 29. Right now I am just about finished with Chapter 3. I am using the Becker CPA review materials, flashcards, and just ordered the final review to do two weeks before my exam. Kinda scared atm. I just went though my first busy season as an auditor and when I am answering my MCQs, I find myself referring back to my experience. That seems to be working so far. Any advice and help is greatly appreciated.

[Anonymous]

Hey everyone…I am taking AUD TOMORROW! I am freaking out!!! I am a tax girl and not an “audit” girl. I did MCQs all weekend and am completely losing my mind. I called several friends yesterday who are taking the CPA Exam and bawled to them simply because I do not feel as prepared for AUD as I have the other 3. However, before going into any of the exams, I look over my notes, and without a doubt, find something “I should have studied more.” Any advice?

[Anonymous]

Pres112, What has gotten me through the other 3 exams is practice, practice, practice! I do the questions over and over until I score at least 90% on each. They are much more difficult than than the exam, but they offer some variety and force you to think about the concepts more. I also spend some time during the last 2 weeks before the exam skimming the book. And when I feel like I'm about to throw up, I'm ready!

[Anonymous]

KSgirl86…it all depends how you study. For me, I do three 30 MCQ tests the morning before my exam and even if I notice areas I should have studied more…I don't bother studying since I won't learn it overnight. I recommend doing a brief review of the information that you think you should have studied more, but don't do anything in depth.

I find it better to be relaxed going into the exam instead of stressing over whether you know all the material. For all you know, the information you should have studied more, won't be on the exam.

I wish you the best of luck tomorrow with the exam.

[potatogun]

I have AUD tomorrow as well. I agree stressing out won't help anything. Just review whatever you can and know your strengths and weaknesses.

I remember for my FAR test someone in the waiting room was trying to tell me how terrible the test is, but dreading over it doesn't put you in a good mindset.

FAR 92 - AUD 91 - REG 94 - BEC 86

[Anonymous]

potatogun:

I agree…I usually relax the day before the exam and do everything and anything to keep my mind off the exam. Go into the exam with a clear mind and it has worked so far for me.

Good luck tomorrow with your exam.

[Anonymous]

I just finished AUD…the second teslet was the hardest I have ever seen…The third was less hard than the second but more than the first!…And the sims…!

Just waiting!

[Anonymous]

My sister just finished Law School and is studying for the NY Bar exam. She is taking the most prominent Bar review course and they suggest that everyone pick choice B if they dont know the answer because if enough people get the question wrong and guessed B then they will throw the question out. I think we should pick A-D and do the same… Thoughts?

[HoosierDaddy]

Just took AUD today. I think I passed. **fingers crossed**

Simulations were not as bad as I presumed.

If you are using Becker 2009, make sure to READ THE UPDATES!

https://beckerkb.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/376/session/L3NpZC9KKjRueG00aw%3D%3D

-Passed all four sections of CPA exam in 2010 using Becker.
-Former Seasonal Audit Senior with Big Four accounting firm.
-Plan to sit for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

[potatogun]

I had audit today too (or well yesterday). The simulations were shorter than I expected from my review. The test can be completed really quickly since there is basically no calculations for anything. You know it or not; pick an MC choice and go…

FAR 92 - AUD 91 - REG 94 - BEC 86

[Anonymous]

potatogun- I actually have a question for you about FAR. Any advice you can give about studying for the FAR Sims? Did you do all the sims in Becker- also the governmental and NFP ones?

[75 CPA]

HoosierDaddy

Thanks for the tip! I am reviewing the AICPA 2010 released questions. My AUD exam is tomorrow.

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