[startupcfo]

Never taken a CPA exam before so I’m not sure how this works. I see that I have 180 minutes to complete 3 MC booklets and a 4th booklet with 3 Written Content examples?

1. Do I get 180 mins and have to ration them out as I see fit, or is it structured where I get 45 minutes flat for each of the 4 books?

2. What if I have to use the bathroom in the middle of the book? Is there a pause button?

3. Are there alotted breaks in between booklets where the clock is NOT ticking?

4. Is there something like MS Excel built into the computer that I can use to assist me in answering MC questions? Or is that only available during the Written Content?

5. I know there’s a digital calculator that’s probably like the one in the Windows OS. Can I bring in my own physical calculator?

BEC - 87 | 02/28
REG - 70 | 06/10, REMATCH | 08/30
AUD - XX | 09/10
FAR - XX | 12/10

[wombataholic]

1. You can use the 180 minutes however you see fit.

2. If you have to go in the middle of a testlet (booklet), you'll just have to hold it. You could end the testlet early to go to the restroom, but keep in mind you CANNOT go back to a testlet so I don't recommend this – peeing your pants is probably a better option.

3. No. The clock is always running once you start the exam.

4. You get an on-screen calculator for the MCQs. For the written portion of BEC, you only get the space to write your answers. For FAR/REG/AUD you get an Excel-like spreadsheet for the sims.

5. No outside calculators. You'll get to bring in the Prometric-provided dry erase markers and scratch paper, your ID, locker key and soft earplugs – that's all you can bring into the testing area.

Licensed CPA
Passed each section on the first try with Ninja Notes/MCQ/Audio

[golfball7773]

https://www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/CPAExam/Pages/CPAExam.aspx

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FAR: 63, 55, 62
REG: 65, 77*
AUD: Fail, 64, 71
BEC: 72, 74, 81

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