[forever_studying96]

Hey all,
Just trying to get an estimate on how long BEC is going to take to prepare for.
I’m using Becker. I would like to take exam around mid October. I’m studying full time.
Thanks

[hana]

If you're studying full time you can do it in 4 weeks, thats how long it took me using Becker. It would probably be less intense if you spread it over an extra week or two but it isn't necessary.

[Anonymous]

I studied full-time to rush and get done before the end of Aug and finished in 3 weeks. I felt confident going in, but probably should have used another week or 2 perfecting all the terms

[SuperAccountingGod]

It all depends on the person. One of my friends studied roughly 47-50 hours for BEC and passed with 77. He believes spending anymore time than that is inefficient and believes less is more when it comes to studying. I'm also a believer in working smarter not harder.

[Anonymous]

I did like 70ish hours over about 4 weeks and felt prepared. We'll see what the score is today or tomorrow. That test was long. It took me by far the longest of all 4 tests.

[Rainbow Butterfly]

I was able to study for it in 3 weeks while working a full time job. It really is an easy CPA exam. especially if you had already studied the other parts.

[Anonymous]

I did BEC for about 5 weeks. I did this while working full-time during busy season. I would guess I averaged about 20 hours a week. So if you are doing it full-time, I would say anywhere from 2.5-4 weeks depending on how long you study per day, and how focused you can stay. Maybe a little more if this is your first CPA exam.

[Hosmer]

I think it depends on your background? Do you have knowledge about basic economic concepts and have experience in IT? If so, 2 weeks could be reasonable. If you need to learn those expect that it will take longer.

[Recked]

I did about 90 hours over 4 weeks. Tax season was starting to ramp up, so the time tracking might be a little off.
4 weeks full time should be more than enough.

[Anonymous]

I honestly spent around 30-35 hours in 7days straight before exam date to study for BEC.
I'm a firm believer that ramming is the best way to study for CPA.

[Anonymous]

It was my first one so I way overstudied for it, but I think 6 weeks if you are working full time is probably more than enough…Compared to REG and FAR, it's easier to study for…

[Lioness]

Hello
My BEC credit has expired (took it in 2016). For a 2018 retake which review material would you recommend? Further, would you recommend studying from scratch if there are many changes from 2016 or I can hammer on the MCQs straight away?
thanks 🙂
With God all things are possible

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