[jkpoker1]

I failed BEC with a 74 on my first attempt. My confidence is kinda shot with the CPA exam because I got a 37 after doing a poor job of studying for REG 1 month ago. Is 2 weeks enough time to study for BEC? I felt like most of the material on the exam was covered well in college and I just need to master formulas and some topics such as internal control, cost accounting, and info systems/op mgmt.

I feel like the writing section was simple the first time I took it so now I imagine I’ll probably somehow run into a memo on cost accounting or some other difficult topic I’m not prepared for (writing was only section i did stronger than other test takers that passed).

I plan to study 4-5 hours a day for 2 weeks because i’m currently not working and I think I should be close to 75-80 range if I can achieve this and master my weak areas. I have the online wiley test bank now which I didn’t have in preparation for my first exam. Is 2 weeks safe? I’m trying to take it early in this window because I would like to take a shot at AUD and give myself 5-6 weeks of study time? Thanks for any advice.

Quest to be a CPA

BEC-74 (7/13),
REG- ?? (8/13)
AUD-TBA
FAR-TBA

[tough_kitty]

About 75-80 hrs of study for BEC should be more than enough. Especially if you already took it once. And as far as writing, it doesn't have to be right, it has to be on topic. I had to make things up on 2 out of 3 writing assignments so I just made sure I addressed the question asked. I did stronger too. Obviously, you don't have to worry about this section. Just make sure you review ALL topics, not just the ones you struggled with. Good luck!

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[tough_kitty]

About 75-80 hrs of study for BEC should be more than enough. Especially if you already took it once. And as far as writing, it doesn't have to be right, it has to be on topic. I had to make things up on 2 out of 3 writing assignments so I just made sure I addressed the question asked. I did stronger too. Obviously, you don't have to worry about this section. Just make sure you review ALL topics, not just the ones you struggled with. Good luck!

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

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