[Anonymous]

Hello! I am seeking advice or help for my situation. All comments and suggestion are greatly appreciated!

I have passed 3 sections (AUD, BEC, REG) on the first attempt and saved FAR for last. I recently sat in the extended window for FAR and received as disappointing 70. I used Becker 2012 Review for this section and have just acquired NINJA FAR Study Notes. I got a steady dose of some of my weaker points in which I intend to clean-up.

A few caveats: I began studying for FAR in early September and during my studies, I had a wedding and went on a week-long honeymoon. Also, I wrapped up a busy tax season in October. I plan on a rematch w/ FAR in the middle of Jan. before things heat up.

What should I do? Watch lectures again? Pound MC’s and Sim’s?

Signed,

Concerned Candidate

[foreseeableCPA]

Congrats on passing the other three exams. I suppose it depends on how much time you have available. Watching the video lectures definitely helps me. Others will say doing MC and SIMS are far more beneficial. But I tend to get frustrated when I come across a MC and have no clue. This is why I rewatch all the lectures again. FAR is a beast but you receiving a 70 shows that you know what you are doing so I would just focus on the topics you dont feel comfortable on. Also, you'll have less distractions this time around unless you decide to have another wedding lol. Good luck!

CPA - Class of 2013
CIA - Class of 2016

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