[Anonymous]

I took AUD 3 yrs ago and got lower than a 60.

After that I had a hiatus preparing for the exam and only began working on it last fall and passed BEC.

I took AUD recently, and thought I answered more than 75% of the questions correctly but instead my scores actually declined.

I used the Lambers videos and questions from that package and also CPAREVIEWFORFREE. Of course I used the Ninja notes as well.

Obviously I am doing some things incorrectly, and would like to fix that way before I could try again probably in autumn.

[Anonymous]

First of all , nothing is wrong with you!! This exam is difficult. If it were easy there would be a lot more CPA's out there. Not sure how much you studied for AUD the 2nd time around but you can't expect yourself to remember things from 3 years ago. Now that your clock is ticking (since you passed BEC) keep taking AUD until you pass it!! Personally, I haven't used Lambers so I really can't comment on that but I would recommend you pick up the Wiley Test Bank. The test is passable and you CAN and WILL do it if you want it bad enough. Good luck!!!

[Anonymous]

First of all , nothing is wrong with you!! This exam is difficult. If it were easy there would be a lot more CPA's out there. Not sure how much you studied for AUD the 2nd time around but you can't expect yourself to remember things from 3 years ago. Now that your clock is ticking (since you passed BEC) keep taking AUD until you pass it!! Personally, I haven't used Lambers so I really can't comment on that but I would recommend you pick up the Wiley Test Bank. The test is passable and you CAN and WILL do it if you want it bad enough. Good luck!!!

[Anonymous]

I didn't use Lambers either so I don't know that is like, but I highly suggest you get the Ninja materials and the WTB for AUD. Raised my score 20 points just adding the notes, flashcards, audio, and WTB to my study materials. I didn't rewatch any lectures. Narrow down your problem areas within the first few weeks of your studies and then focus on those for a couple of weeks. You can do it. AUD is tricky. Make sure you RTMFQ and RATMFA (Read the mf question and read all the mf answers). I can't stress how important that is for AUD. The wording of the questions is what gets most people. They use double negatives that you need to watch out for. And like the previous comment, I agree that you need to take AUD until you pass it. Don't jump around or you'll be wasting precious time relearning things you forgot when you studied for other topics. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I didn't use Lambers either so I don't know that is like, but I highly suggest you get the Ninja materials and the WTB for AUD. Raised my score 20 points just adding the notes, flashcards, audio, and WTB to my study materials. I didn't rewatch any lectures. Narrow down your problem areas within the first few weeks of your studies and then focus on those for a couple of weeks. You can do it. AUD is tricky. Make sure you RTMFQ and RATMFA (Read the mf question and read all the mf answers). I can't stress how important that is for AUD. The wording of the questions is what gets most people. They use double negatives that you need to watch out for. And like the previous comment, I agree that you need to take AUD until you pass it. Don't jump around or you'll be wasting precious time relearning things you forgot when you studied for other topics. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I concur – nothing is wrong with you. Get the NINJA notes, audio and flashcards. Write your fact nuggets from MCQs in the margins and read every day. Have a basic understanding of every topic mentioned in the notes. Do not ignore the other topics but use the notes to create a wide base knowledge and build from there.

Kick AUD's behind and then bump this thread so we can celebrate with you!

[Anonymous]

I concur – nothing is wrong with you. Get the NINJA notes, audio and flashcards. Write your fact nuggets from MCQs in the margins and read every day. Have a basic understanding of every topic mentioned in the notes. Do not ignore the other topics but use the notes to create a wide base knowledge and build from there.

Kick AUD's behind and then bump this thread so we can celebrate with you!

[Anonymous]

Thank you for all your help. I tried to do without the Wiley questions but it looks like there is no getting around of it.

I just learned I did not pass Reg and Far either… I think I will have to get the Wiley MCQs also for these.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for all your help. I tried to do without the Wiley questions but it looks like there is no getting around of it.

I just learned I did not pass Reg and Far either… I think I will have to get the Wiley MCQs also for these.

[Kimboroni]

Getting in a lot of practice answering the questions is really vital to passing. You start learning how the test-writers think, so that you get better at picking out the key words, and not getting tripped up on double negatives or when they use words like “never” or “always” and what that does to the question/answers. It is still hard, of course, but you can improve on these skills.

Even if you know the information really well, not getting in all that practice answering similar types of questions is really detrimental.

Also keep in mind that the 75 on the real test is not a percentage, but a raw score based on a variety of factors. The score in WTB is a percentage, so the score there doesn't necessarily translate to a true exam score.

How long are you studying for each section? Studying too long (more than 6-8 weeks, depending on the exam) can be as much of a problem as too short. You don't really retain all the information well enough at longer than 8 weeks in advance of the section.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[Kimboroni]

Getting in a lot of practice answering the questions is really vital to passing. You start learning how the test-writers think, so that you get better at picking out the key words, and not getting tripped up on double negatives or when they use words like “never” or “always” and what that does to the question/answers. It is still hard, of course, but you can improve on these skills.

Even if you know the information really well, not getting in all that practice answering similar types of questions is really detrimental.

Also keep in mind that the 75 on the real test is not a percentage, but a raw score based on a variety of factors. The score in WTB is a percentage, so the score there doesn't necessarily translate to a true exam score.

How long are you studying for each section? Studying too long (more than 6-8 weeks, depending on the exam) can be as much of a problem as too short. You don't really retain all the information well enough at longer than 8 weeks in advance of the section.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[Anonymous]

In the Ninja note intro Jeff says if I do not study for more than 4 hrs per day I am not studying, so that was what I was doing for maybe 5 weeks before the study.

I sometimes skip one or two days but do complete the number of hours recommended by Jeff before the test.

[Anonymous]

In the Ninja note intro Jeff says if I do not study for more than 4 hrs per day I am not studying, so that was what I was doing for maybe 5 weeks before the study.

I sometimes skip one or two days but do complete the number of hours recommended by Jeff before the test.

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