[jeff]

You can read my write up about them at:

https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-pass-rates-2009-q3-released.html

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Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[Anonymous]

Jeff,

Is there a reason why Q1 has consistently lower pass rates? I'm nervous because I am taking FAR this January.

[jeff]

It is usually attributed to people working during “busy season”.

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[therb]

Jeff,

What about Q4?! If following the trend from Q4'08, passing rates could drop almost 10%??!! I will have taken 3 tests in Q4 when it's all said and done!

BEC 75 - REG 74, 88 - FAR 74,89 - AUD 92

DONE FOREVER

[jeff]

2009 is mimicking 2008 as far as % rise from Q1 to Q3, so if it continues to mimic 2008, then Q4 2009 pass rates will drop 9%-ish.

This isn't important info…just interesting…has no impact on anyone's studying or chances of passing whatsoever.

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[therb]

Oh, I see… more so coincidental than anything? The criteria to pass doesn't change, just the performance of candidates during certain quarters? I.e, Q1 is typically lower due to busy season for most. I wonder the reasons for lower scores in Q4 then!

BEC 75 - REG 74, 88 - FAR 74,89 - AUD 92

DONE FOREVER

[jeff]

Another busy season for tax people (10/15)…Thanksgiving…probably.

Maybe burned out as well…

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[Anonymous]

Fourth quarter grades drop 9 % … Merry Christmas to all!

[Author]

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