Failed AUD 3 Times

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    wahoo
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    Any advice on what I can do to turn the corner. First time I didn’t allow enough study time and just used Exam Matrix, 2nd time study hard and used Roger’s CPA Review, 3rd time I used a combination of both of them. My other scores start to expire in Jan ’11 as well as the change to the exam structure. I really need to nail this during this window.

    Is it possible to bump my score 15 points? What prep material should I use? At this point, I am open to anything. The information section (largest one) has consistently been my weak spot.

    FAR 76, REG 86, BEC 83, AUD 86
    Accountant Wilmington NC

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    Florida_Candidate
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    You REALLY need to drill the information. It seems like you're kinda using “half materials” and since they worked for the rest of your sections that was probably okay. I'd say you REALLY need to invest in this section though since it seems to be giving you issues. Buy yaeger or some other “intense” study program for just AUD and buy the gleim test bank and just memorize memorize memorize. AUD is a TON of memorization! Study 10x more than you think you have to and just get this over with, you have the other 3 down so this is the last step!

    For me, the key was memorizing all the terms/reports and doing a TON of multiple choice questions 🙂

    FAR-91 (7/29)
    AUD-99 (8/23)
    BEC-90 (10/1)
    REG-99 (11/3)

    #251573
    ScottB
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    I failed AUD twice. I got a 69 the second time I failed. I switched to Yaeger CPA Review and for two weeks before my test date I would take notes on the entire Wiley book…. Felt almost like I was rewriting it into a notebook… might sound crazy but it worked. I ended up getting an 88 on AUD.

    For those two weeks I would spend about 5 hours after work taking the notes and on the weekends I would spend ALL day (12+ hours) with an hour break here or there until I took notes on everything. It was tough to put that much time but I figured I could sacrifice a couple weekends to finally pass this exam.

    I followed the same process for FAR and passed it first shot with a 78.

    AUD: PASSED
    FAR: PASSED
    REG: PASSED
    BEC: PASSED

    FINALLY DONE!

    #251574
    ScottB
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    I also memorized the reports too. I found that to be a very good move……

    AUD: PASSED
    FAR: PASSED
    REG: PASSED
    BEC: PASSED

    FINALLY DONE!

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    Anonymous
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    Memorizing those reports are key! They helped me on a ton of questions on the actual exams. I would pick a set of materials and stick to them like the other posters mentioned. Lastly, do as many multiple choice questions as possible before your test date.

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    Anonymous
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    Hi Scott, @Becks! I tried to write the entire chapter…and I thought I waste my time. God, Thanks! Yes, weekends work, I mean 12 hrs it's ….a crime! :)) Thank you for your post! Also, I have a hard time with the flow charts and the reports….memorizing them…But as you said….I got to know them!!! You blew me with this hahahah….

    #251577
    75 CPA
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    wahoo

    15 points is a long way to go. 10 points is the usual increase in score. However, with God’s help, you can do it. Take the AUD exam at the end of November. However, be prepared to take the AUD exam again in January before your other score expires.

    My main suggestion is to start all over as if this were your first AUD exam. Treat your other three tries as progress reports.

    First, buy Lambers for AUD. For about $300, it is the best bang for the buck. The best two review courses for AUD are Lambers, where Garland is the teacher, and Becker. I was NOT impressed with Roger for AUD.

    Second, buy Gleim Online, which also includes Gleim Test Prep. Your report from the AICPA on your three failed attempts at passing AUD will identify your weak areas. Gleim is the perfect tool for strengthening those areas.

    Third, buy the Yaegar Cram series, which is not very expensive. Use the Yaeger Cram AFTER you have reviewed all the chapters in your review material. The Yaeger Cram reviews the main areas and reinforces the concepts in a simplistic way, making concepts a lot easier to understand. Additionally, use the Yaeger Cram as a guide for doing ALL of the Wiley multiple choice questions.

    Fourth, submit your plan to God, and your plan will succeed!

    Please do as many simulations as you can, especially if you are weak in them. I think that AUD is not only about knowing the concepts, but also about having critical thinking. That does not come unless you practice a lot. Examples of situations you can find in AUD, especially assertions and internal control, are endless. It is a good idea to be exposed to a lot of simulations. Find the longest simulation and find the most obscure communication. Try to get it all done in 45 minutes. If you can do that, you should be okay.

    I am 64 years old and I start my new career with a CPA firm on Monday. Life, including studying for the CPA exams, is exciting!

    #251578
    aazaidi2000
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    In AUD, high jumps are possible. I know one person who inreased his marks from 53 to 75

    Syed Zaidi
    BEC Passed, FAR Passed, AUD Passed, REG (Passed), Ethics (Passed), Done

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