Q1 CPA Exam Score Release (NASBA States) - Page 21

Failed FAR with a 73. This was my first exam ever so I didn't know what the outcome would be. I had a strong feeling I failed, but still held on to the hope that I would prove myself wrong. Hopefully next time around goes better!

This is absolute torture. My score for FAR never posted and it is my last exam. NASBA doesn't even know what the problem is and why my score didn't post. Most likely will have to wait another week and a half..

Am I the only one feeling like it's not “real” until I get my actual score notice emailed to me? Maybe just because I have always waited for it in the past, but this time since it was my last exam (taken for the second time) and my 18 months is almost up on FAR, I was impatient. It says I passed with an 81 (YEAH!) but I haven't told anyone because I don't quite trust it yet!

I was just going to offer for anyone taking REG, I failed with something awful like a 55 the first time – all Becker, all the time. To re-take it, I ONLY re-worked the Ninja notes and Ninja MCQ;'s. It took me several weeks but the week before the exam, it “clicked” for me. I finally GOT partnership taxation and some of the others I had been struggling with. So even when you feel like hope is lost, hang in there! I thought for sure I was going to have to try and take REG again before I lost credit for FAR, but miracles seem to happen thanks to Ninja Notes!

@93pna11 and @samer, I am a Virginia candidate and I was able to see my score at around 1am EST.

Got a 70 on FAR and therefore lost BEC.

To anyone else who failed – eff quitting. No time to feel sorry for ourselves. Studying begins again tonight.

Will knock out FAR in April and BEC in May and then be done.

After a very long day at work, I came home to FINALLY check my score. And the result……..I PASSED FAR WITH AN 85!!!! I TIED MY HIGHEST SCORE FOR AUD! I'M NOW DONE! WHEW!!!

I'm still a bit in shock right now!! I conquered one of the toughest exams offered!!

Congratulations to all those who have passed, and to those who were not so fortunate, keep at it!!

Now on to the Ethics exam, documenting my two-years of governmental work experience (I live in AL), and becoming an official CPA! WOW!!

^khiila, thank you! I exclusively used Becker as my study material. What I did was go through all the lectures and all the multiple choice questions again. Some people say they will mainly focus on their weaker areas, but personally, I think it is important that you go through EVERYTHING again.

First, it is likely that you may forget a few details you were stronger in if you don't go through it again. Second, the exams can be so different. I can say my second exam definitely focused on different concepts than my first time around. Remember, you need 75 more points, not 2 more points.

Yes, going through everything again can be a pain, but it is so worth it, and you will likely find you will pick up on concepts quicker the second time around (at least I did). I also did all the SIMS for chapters 1 through 7 (I skipped 8-10, mainly due to time constraints and I am already strong in Gov accounting due to my job). The first time around, I skipped the SIMS for the first 7 chapters, and I think that hurt me. SIMS help you see the full picture of accounting concepts, which I think I lacked the first time.

Also, be sure not to panic when you see SIMS and learn how to use the Authoritative Literature. I didn't do that so much the first time. The SIMS literally caused me to fail last time. I also felt I was dealt a better round of SIMS on my second attempt, which I felt also helped. Unfortunately, that comes down to luck of the draw, but looking back, I could have done so much better and passed the first time if I had just not panicked, read the SIMS, and used the Authoritative Literature.

So, in short, put in the work! Don't take shortcuts! And you will get it! A 73 is very close! I've never used NINJA MCQ, but I certainly think they could help (in fact, if I failed FAR again, I would have seriously considered purchasing NINJA. Thankfully, I didn't need to!)

@ Andrew T…the scores will be posted tomorrow by the Texas board

Jcbcpa – Congrats! I was wondering how you did since you were waiting all day before getting your score. I am thankful I do not work in public and was able to see mine before going to bed. i was so wound up with it being my last one that I wouldn't have been able to sleep even if I had wanted to. I agree with you 100% on practicing the SIMS and using the AL. I used the AL for every SIM I had and it was likely why I passed.