[Clockwork]

I don’t know about you all, but I am quite nervous about the score release a week from today. Probably because if I pass, it means I am done studying, but if I don’t…

Trying not to think about it, but hard not to when it’s now a week from today. Not sure if I’ll check the night of or wait till morning and have someone else look for me. Feeling a bit more anxious about this one than past times, probably because I have no idea how I felt about this test. I’m afraid to say I felt good about it, but then again, I could have done absolutely horrible on it. My second testlet of MC may have gotten harder, but it was hard to say. My SIMs probably got more difficult, but I was already stronger in those than in the MC. I do know I definitely got the research question this time, compared to last time where I couldn’t find it and just put something down in the blanks.

Will have to just wait and see, I guess…

[Anonymous]

Check out potential SIMS for REG on this forum-people swear by aligning their studying to the blueprints for the SIMS (anything analysis, works…)

[jenpen]

Thank you all for the congrats. I'm still having trouble believing that the exams and studying are no longer hanging over my head. It's been such a big part of my life for so long it almost feels like it's hard to let go. But for now, I get to focus on tax season. I can't wait to enjoy this summer finally!

AUD - 56 - 68 - 61 - 9/8/16
REG - 75
FAR - 7/15/16
BEC - TBD

Wiley CPAexcel and NINJA 10 Point Combo

[Shubes]

92 on FAR! All done!!! Thank goodness!

[lurking_CPA]

Passed BEC with a 85!

Finish ethics with a 92 while waiting!

Officially DONE! CPA HERE I COME!

Never give up on your CPA dreams…. I failed so many times but never gave up!

[Recked]

So throwing out my memory method for the 4 standard variances in case it helps someone else.
First, you need materials before labor (or MLK), direct materials is the first 2 equations, direct labor is the 2nd two
2nd PURE price, use, rate, efficiency
3rd is 1st and 3rd – similar to the “who's on first”? You use actual for 1st and 3rd formulas, standard for the others. (Use actual for what you can control as factory manager)
4th SAD standard -actual = difference

dmP Sprice-Aprice x A materials used
dmU Susage-Ausage x Sprice paid
dlR Srate-Arate x A hours used
dlE Shours-Ahours x S rate per hour

[kakooakki]

@Jennifer …. congratulations….I am taking my BEC in the next few days, any advice or tips. been struggling with that paper got 70s few times. Written communication driving me crazy.
can see that you had the same 70 twice as well.

Thanks

[livealittle]

finally!!!! 83 on Audit and I'm done!

BEC - 8/8/16
REG - 66, 77
AUD - 81
FAR - 9/8/16

[jenpen]

@kakooakki I was consistently stronger on written, so I never practiced those and unfortunately will not be much help. The first time I went through Wiley, but didn’t even come close to memorizing any formulas and that hurt me. The second time I went through the Ninja test bank, but cut corners on learning some concepts and really understanding Econ, so that hurt me. Then last time I went through the Wiley book and back to Ninja test bank, and that helped do the trick for me. Know the basics on the formulas, and make sure you understand variances. Good luck!

AUD - 56 - 68 - 61 - 9/8/16
REG - 75
FAR - 7/15/16
BEC - TBD

Wiley CPAexcel and NINJA 10 Point Combo

[kakooakki]

@Jennifer thanks and congratulations once again

[Tim]

BEC writing – reposting something I saved from another user named Big Mike.

Dear [insert name], (note that a salutation is only necessary if the WC is formatted as a letter instead of a memo)

Thank you for allowing me to assist with your inquiry regarding [restate the question]. When analyzing [Subject matter to be discussed], we must consider

Each topic should be its own paragraph. Begin each paragraph by giving a definition of each topic.

In conclusion, I recommend [summarize your findings above, preferably using more buzz words].

I appreciate the opportunity to assist you. Should you have any more questions as you review [subject matter] in greater detail, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,

[your name]

Got a 94 on my first attempt with 3 weeks of studying. Never did a WC practice and looked followed that exact structure for all 3 WC

Think that's a pretty good guideline. I wouldn't sweat the writing too much. It's only worth like 15% I think it was and if you follow this format you'll probably get most of the credit even if you don't hit all the buzzwords they are looking for.

[kakooakki]

@Tim. thanks . I don't know BEC is my nightmare.however it is the highest passing rate. I had it few times and scored 74,73,70,72. 🙁 lost my AUD credit because of it.
WC is always trouble for me hope will manage to pass this time.

[momochan]

Passed REG test by using Ninja SCOUT only.
I was taking care of my 4-month old baby (it is so much harder than work!) and was still able to pass the test @the score of 81 in Jan, 2018.
Very happy with the product and will take FAR next by using Ninja Sniper.

[Author]

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