[MIA4MYCPA]

Okay I love reading the posts on this website especially debriefs from people after they take a test. So I thought I would contribute and share my experience today….. It sucked!!! I have put in over 100 hours of studying and I know a lot of the material inside and out.I completed the Becker review, Wiley MCQ’s, and studied the NINJA notes. But after the first 15 questions of testlet 1 I was pretty sure I studied for the wrong exam!

Testlet one – HARD!! I know they say that it starts with a medium testlet but I really beg to differ. Lots of calculations and some crazy theory that I am pretty sure they just pulled out of the air!

Testlet two – Medium, still a lot of calculations but I felt semi comforatble with the material.

Testlet three – HAHAHAHAHA! this testlet was basically asking me if I even cracked a book before coming in to take the exam. At this point I pretty much knew I had failed. ( yes I know I won’t know until I get my score but seriously I would be happy w/ a 60 after the test I took). I also thought about exiting at this point but decided that doing the WC would provide good practice for round 2.

WC – 2 of the 3 were pretty manageable, but the third I was unsure about so I typed some BS and had to hurry to get my closing in before the test ended, which it did as soon as I typed the last letter.

Overall – BRUTAL!! I was expecting it to be hard b/c as I’ve said I lurk around this board and read the feedback.

I am in the middle of a crazy tax season and working 60 hours a week, so my plan is to continue lightly studying (about 10 hours a week) until April and then studying hard for a few weeks before my second attempt.

AUD - Oct 2011 - 79
BEC - Feb 2012 - 84 (seriously thought I failed this one)
REG - May 2012 - 84 (hmmm.....do they actually grade the SIMS???)
FAR - Aug 2012 - 80

I must be dreaming.... am I really done!!!

[Anonymous]

@ Maverick- While preparing for exam, I was having a serious problem with Cost Accounting. I was following Wiley. Since I could not absorb things, I switched to Becker. In my opinion, Becker explains Cost Accounting better than Wiley. Other topics were similar in both the books.

[Anonymous]

@ Maverick. Work through A LOT of multiple choices in those areas!! I found one question in Becker that really helped explain OH variances. Are you using Becker? If so, look up question CPA-04158 and read the explanation for the question. It's a very thorough example and it breaks out fixed versus variable overhead variances. I think understanding that key difference was my breakthrough point in understanding overhead variances.

[Maverick]

cpa1984 and Eliz, thank you for replying. I use Becker. I guess I just have to reread the sections and understand the material better. If you both passed with those amazing scores using only Becker, then I need to study harder. I will definitely look up question CPA-04158. Good luck with the rest of the exams. I should just congratulate you now because with a score like that I'm sure you both will have no problem passing the other sections.

Givemesleep, this is what I need too. I have not experienced a deep sleep state for a looooong time. I believe this is why I have difficulty focusing and feel tired when studying. Good luck on your next BEC exam.

F - Passed...THANK YOU, LORD. GLORY TO GOD.
B - Passed...THANK YOU, LORD. GLORY TO GOD.
A - Passed...THANK YOU, LORD. GLORY TO GOD.
R - Passed...THANK YOU, LORD. GLORY TO GOD.

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I COULD NOT HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT MY LORD. THANK YOU.

"According to your faith will it be done to you." Matthew 9:29

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