[jimboace88]

With my AUD exam just over a day away, I am LOSING my mind. It just feels like time is slipping away and I can’t really assess how prepared I am at all.

I re-did one of the Becker final exams and got a 96 on all 3 MC testlets. I followed up with a progress test (100 questions) on A1-A5 on which I got a 98. I know many of you might think I’m ridiculous for worrying, but to me that doesn’t necessarily translate into being ok for the exam.

One of my HUGE problems is that when I review the Becker flashcards, I don’t always know them. HOWEVER, when I see the material from the flashcards in a multiple choice, I can usually get them right. I don’t quite understand how that works–maybe it’s something to do with photographic memory. Like I said though, when I’m faced with having to recite what’s on the back of that flashcard, there are times that I know NOTHING. It’s really strange and part of me feels that this is cause for concern.

I intend to keep drilling MC for a couple more hours–quizzes, progress tests, final exams–whatever I can work through. Then I have to work a full day tomorrow and study all night again, followed by waking up for an 8:30 AM exam.

Mental breakdown approaching indeed.

FAR 07/27/11 - 87
AUD 10/01/11 - 85
BEC 11/15/11 - 87
REG 01/03/12 - 92

[Minimorty]

lmao. Calm the F down. I was scoring in the low 70s on Becker material and managed to pass. Do a light final review and get some rest. You'll be fine. Seriously though, calm yourself down.

[jimboace88]

Sorry…I'm just highly nervous. Do you have any thoughts on cpareviewforfree? I'm using that as a supplement and just wondered if anyone else tried that in combination with Becker and was successful.

FAR 07/27/11 - 87
AUD 10/01/11 - 85
BEC 11/15/11 - 87
REG 01/03/12 - 92

[Minimorty]

You are 2 days away. Stop worrying about stuff like that. Show a little confidence and go in there take care of business.

[jeff]

You scored an 87 on FAR…relax 😉

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

[jimboace88]

Thanks Mini and Jeff! Now that I've been practicing with consistent high score results tonight, I feel more confident. It helps a lot that this site is here to vent and get encouragement. 🙂

FAR 07/27/11 - 87
AUD 10/01/11 - 85
BEC 11/15/11 - 87
REG 01/03/12 - 92

[Anonymous]

Weren't you rather stressed prior to your FAR exam too? Take a deep breath, relax, and go in confident. I went in scoring lower than that with Becker and did just fine.

[jimboace88]

LOL yes asleephere, that was me. I'm the worrying type. Congrats to you on being done!

FAR 07/27/11 - 87
AUD 10/01/11 - 85
BEC 11/15/11 - 87
REG 01/03/12 - 92

[RedRage00]

Yeah, I remember you were worried about FAR. I thought I stressed too much LOL

Texas CPA
Licensed, March 2012

[misanthrope87]

Calm down and hang in there! Unstable mind wont do you any good.

B 2/12 87
A 11/11 90
R 8/11 86
F 5/12 88

[mla1169]

I often remind myself to pull back and look at the cold hard truth. This is very important to me, but in a heartbeat something TRULY worth worrying about could make this all moot. I think of friends with real struggles that they can't walk away from even if they wanted to (illness, injuries, etc) and tell myself to keep it in perspective. It is what it is and you're as prepared as you're going to be. Good luck!

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

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