jenuno – I have switched it up between every exam since I started studying FAR last October. Maybe that's my problem, but I don't know any better since I haven't found a solid method. I started with using Becker's method of lecture, highlight, underline, read, took some more notes and did MCQ – that clearly didn't work for me. By AUD I implemented doing mini-quizzed of each section until I scored above 70 and that seemed to really help. By REG I bought Wiley Test Bank and used that in conjuction with Becker Questions. For BEC I focused a little more on the NINJA technique – made my own flashcards, and did crazy amounts of MCQ.
I find it really ironic that I can't seem to score high on the MCQ because that is all I focus on. I have seen a lot of people on here pass with repetition (read 2x, mcq at least 2 times) and maybe that is what its going to take.
I am looking forward to my next round, though. I think in the beginning I was naive about how much you really need to know and had really bad anxiety before my exams.
As much as I would like to attack FAR right now, I just don't feel like I will be able to give it my best.
@bounddetermined – I feel your pain, and it is nice to hear someone who is also in my position. I go from being proud of myself for taking this exam to feeling like an idiot for putting myself in this situation day to day. If there is one thing that has killed my confidence it is every time I see a failing grade. I know people who put in 50% of the effort I have – study in a week or so and pass. It kills me that I keep spending so much time and money to be disappointed. I have been in public accounting for three years now and was an average student in college. I'm getting really tired of all my friends, coworkers and family asking about the exam and I have to tell them I haven't passed any of them. But we need to use this vengeance to pass the exam!
Enough of our pity party (though I feel you, it is necessary sometimes). AUD is tricky and FAR is dense, take the other two and figure out your weaknesses. No matter how down I felt this morning I kept remembering one thing “I AM going to be a CPA” It doesn't matter how long it takes, we will get there. You never fail until you stop trying. Anytime you need someone to talk to, I'm all ears. There are people who have been or did take this exam for years, but their optimism is what inspires me. So much of this exam is confidence.
Thank you, everyone for the advice. It really is such a relief to know you aren't alone.
B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
R 65 - 48 - 45
F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64
Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes
"The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311
Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)
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