[jeff]

I am taking BEC May 29th. I will start studying once REG is over (tomorrow!). Hope this one isn’t too bad!

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

[OverwhelmedHG]

Jackkuchcinksi

I've used Bisk for everything so far and I like it just fine. I used Becker my first time for BEC and Bisk my second time when I passed. I've also passed REG using Bisk. I'm waiting on my AUD score and currently studying for FAR. In my opinion Becker and Bisk are very similar, Bisk is just a LOT cheaper.

I believe everyone is different though and your success depends on your study habits, how much you've retained from school, your real-world experience and how well you actually know the logic behind everything as opposed to memorizing stuff. Good luck to everyone…I'm hoping they start releasing scores SOON!

~Hayley (GA-NASBA state)

BEC (77), REG (84), AUD (82), FAR 7/23

[Jackkuchcinski]

I passed 3 of 4 with Bisk. FAR 81, AUD 78, REG 85. I feel I went through the BEC section this time with a better understanding than in November. My complaint with Bisk is that I completed the money back guarantee and had to fight them all the way to the top just to get them to honor it. The BEC section was just not as focused as the other sections in my preparation.

[msm3579]

OverwhelmedHG,

I have to say the Cheaper option sounds better, if I had to pay for Becker I would be pissed! Oh for all you Becker users, whats up with Peter Olinto, I can not stand him any longer! He drives me nuts!

SHane

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

[MPoni123]

i hate how he always says…studying for the CPA exam and your happiness should have an inverse relationship. If you are miserable…you will pass the exam. I am miserable and still had to retake BEC!! haha. I get they have an inverse relationship, don't rub it in my face Peter Olinto.

AUD - 84; REG - 90; BEC - 79; FAR - 75; ALL DONE!!

[Rski]

Haha I like Tim Gearty. He's so goofy.

[Anonymous]

Tim's lectures are great…I find them much better and more bearable than Peter's.

[Jackkuchcinski]

I gained 20 lbs cause of this exam. I isolated myself from my family and spent countless hrs on this program. I cant take anymore waiting. The thought of having to take this over is just killing me.

[MPoni123]

i'm at my desk as we speak eating Cheez-It and studying for FAR. the gym is in my future….

AUD - 84; REG - 90; BEC - 79; FAR - 75; ALL DONE!!

[Jackkuchcinski]

I am a stress eater so for the past yr i have been stimulating the economy as I study. I hope the AICPA is happy they are making me fat.

[msm3579]

I have been packing on LBS also, All I do is sit there and study!

My studying schedule is an hour at lunch 4 times a week. I study Monday thru Thursday from 6pm to 9pm. in the evenings. On saturday I study from 8 tell 4, on Suday 12 tell 4. I hate it! I actaully dream about excerising when I am studying!

Shane

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

[MPoni123]

wow Shane you study a lot! i wish i had it in me to study on the weekends. hopefully i can for FAR. i didn't need to for AUD or REG. i only took the last few weekends to review before my exam, but normally studied during the week. i can't study for long periods of time either because i start to lose focus. i give you props – that is serious dedication!

AUD - 84; REG - 90; BEC - 79; FAR - 75; ALL DONE!!

[Anonymous]

I've gained 15 pounds due to these exams as well. Munching while I study has helped with my stress and made it easier to get through the material…unfortunately, I kept chosing to munch on candy and junk. Here's to passing these exams and back to normal eating habits! 🙂

[msm3579]

My wife hates it! I am trying to get the most studying in that I can!

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

[msm3579]

I had to bribe her with a week long cruise in October, for my study time!

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

[MPoni123]

haha nice! i bet October can't come soon enough for her!!

AUD - 84; REG - 90; BEC - 79; FAR - 75; ALL DONE!!

[Author]

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