Q about score release timeline for Nov 4

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  • #1305984
    C / X
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    I took BEC on Oct 19 but when I checked into my account the status update was for 10/21.

    I noticed it said if the AICPA received attendance report by 10/20 then you get your score Nov 4. does that mean I have to wait until the next score release date for scores cuz that sucks bollocks.

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  • #1306008
    KJ
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    I took AUD on Oct 19 as well, where do you check account status? I am not sure if all state gives account status on their board website.

    FAR - August 2016
    AUD - September 2016
    REG - October 2016
    BEC - November 2016

    Remember: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

    #1306014
    C / X
    Participant

    I'm in CA so I check their board (place I put in application and get my scores updated on).

    It depends on if your state lets nasba do the score release or the state board, mine is the state board. I'm one that gets the score a day later to begin with, I don't want to get it even later that. 🙁

    #1306018
    KJ
    Participant

    Ah, I see. I am in VA and its NASBA state so no information on their website about status update. Well I hope you get yours on 11/04, I would hate to wait almost a month.

    Sorry off topic, I see you passed REG with a good score. I am currently preparing for REG. What was your plan of action to tackle REG? Any tips/suggestions will be appreciated!!

    FAR - August 2016
    AUD - September 2016
    REG - October 2016
    BEC - November 2016

    Remember: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

    #1306026
    C / X
    Participant

    Sure.
    Priority 1: Individual Tax (know this one best- since partnerships and s corps flow to this). Don't focus on memorizing any numbers unless they are EMPHASIZED in the material. Make sure you know above the line and below the line deductions really well as it determines your AGI.

    Priority 2: S corp and Partnerships. (Make sure not to mix them up too). & C corps

    Priority 3: Property/Deprecation

    Priority 4: Oth tax/Ethics

    Last: Bus Law

    I would just read Bus law and do the questions, it's 50%-60% of the study material and only 15%-20% of the exam so the cost benefit isn't good.

    I took too many breaks in between because I kept getting frustrated with the MCQ's so all I'm going to say is don't let it get you down cuz that wastes too much time.

    I had to literally go back over and study the tax chapters again before my test because I took too long in between. So for REG the longest you should study is 3 months and hopefully give yourself time to go back over the BIG 4 in tax (Individual, C Corp, S Corp, and Partnerships) right before your test.

    If you have a long commute, get an audio course and go over the tax stuff a bazillion times, so you don't feel like your wasting time, sometimes I listen to audio right before I go to sleep too. Only concern with writing notes on the tax chapters and REALLY really pay attention to detail. Tax law doesn't make any sense so don't bother trying to make any sense out of it.

    Get the Ninja Book/MCQ/Audio if you can if you have BECKER. If you have Roger probably still get it to supplement with. Roger made the material easier for me to understand but Ninja helped me go more in-depth even if it freaking annoyed the crap out of me sometimes.

    Sorry it's so long, if you have any other questions let me know.

    #1306051
    KJ
    Participant

    Thanks Christina, this will definitely help. I have Ninja 10-point combo. I use Ninja Book/Notes when studying at home. Travel to and from work listen to audio and if have time at work read flashcards.

    I am also using Wiley CPAexcel 2015 (mainly doing MCQ's) but since some of the numbers (phaseout/exemptions) changes every year in tax, I will probably just use Ninja material which should be up to date for Individual/Corp taxation.

    Priority 4 – Done

    BLaw – Started today

    Thinking of focusing more on Priority 1, 2 & 3 later stage closer to exam date (not scheduled yet, thinking end of November or early December).

    But hey great insight and suggestion, appreciate it!! Good luck with BEC!!

    FAR - August 2016
    AUD - September 2016
    REG - October 2016
    BEC - November 2016

    Remember: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

    #1306104
    Trele6
    Participant

    My best advice for studying the tax bit is try the best you can to relate it to you and your taxes if possible. Will make it more interesting and will allow you to have a real life example to think of in your head.

    Ask yourself when you are reading the questions, can I deduct if grandpa lived with me etc.? It will make a big difference. Did for me at least.

    First go at the CPA! Only using Becker
    Reg / Nov 2015 - 87
    Far / Apr 2016 - 79
    Bec / May 2016 - 80
    Aud / Aug 2016

    #1306141
    KJ
    Participant

    @trele6 thanks for your tip, I agree. I do my own taxes and for my family so will definitely be thinking along those lines you just mentioned. I have some experience in taxes long time ago so maybe scrape those memory from my temporal lobe and help in this exam 🙂

    FAR - August 2016
    AUD - September 2016
    REG - October 2016
    BEC - November 2016

    Remember: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

    #1310863
    Aditi Shah
    Participant

    @christinabaughman – Is the score release a day later in CA? So it will be Nov 5?

    #1310867
    NeedsA75
    Participant

    No….you can check your score around 6-7am on November 4th and it will be there for CA residents

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