[Anonymous]

Hi. I have recently started a journey to be a CPA.

I was doing some research and bought all 4 parts of Roger review course at the end of this Summer just because there was a little bit of a discount.

Anyway, almost going through the whole textbook of FAR, I am not sure if I can finish all 4 parts within a year.

My video access expires in 12 months and I have an option to extend it for 6 months with a small fee.

I am crossing my fingers to pass within a first attempt, but it’s taken me 4 months to prepare for FAR already, I am not sure if that’s doable.

My question is, what if I have trouble passing FAR? What would you do? …Just move on to the other section just so that the material won’t get outdated? or keep studying for FAR multiple times in a row till I pass? What’s your opinion?

Thank you so much in advance.

[Anonymous]

It would be best to pass FAR and then move forward to the next part. This way the material is still fresh in your mind and I think you would have a better chance of passing. But why even think about failing, study like you want to pass the first time.

[Anonymous]

It would be best to pass FAR and then move forward to the next part. This way the material is still fresh in your mind and I think you would have a better chance of passing. But why even think about failing, study like you want to pass the first time.

[Anonymous]

I suggest you take FAR first because it starts off the 18 month time period to complete the rest of the exam. Also there's no problem with expiration when it comes to Yaeger CPA Review. They helped me pass FAR on the first try.

[Anonymous]

I suggest you take FAR first because it starts off the 18 month time period to complete the rest of the exam. Also there's no problem with expiration when it comes to Yaeger CPA Review. They helped me pass FAR on the first try.

[Anonymous]

keep taking FAR till you pass. you dont wanna pass other sections and then go back to FAR forgetting most of the material and having pressure to not have your other exams expire

[Anonymous]

keep taking FAR till you pass. you dont wanna pass other sections and then go back to FAR forgetting most of the material and having pressure to not have your other exams expire

[Anonymous]

@chakdey, @CPA1FRESH, @cpa066729

Thank you guys.

While shopping for a review course, I figured that the most of them recommended taking FAR first.

So that's exactly what I am doing(sitting for FAR on 1/13/14), and I am actually a bit intimidated by the amount of material I have to go through.

Now I realize that it might have been a mistake getting all 4 parts of textbooks and Wiley books all at once. Should have bought one at a time as I pass the each part.

[Anonymous]

@chakdey, @CPA1FRESH, @cpa066729

Thank you guys.

While shopping for a review course, I figured that the most of them recommended taking FAR first.

So that's exactly what I am doing(sitting for FAR on 1/13/14), and I am actually a bit intimidated by the amount of material I have to go through.

Now I realize that it might have been a mistake getting all 4 parts of textbooks and Wiley books all at once. Should have bought one at a time as I pass the each part.

[2012passtheCPA]

@beat_counter it looks to me like there might be something potentially wrong with the timeline you have given yourself. Take this with a grain of salt, because I don't know anything about your study plan. Allowing yourself 4 months per section is really way too much time.

Taking more than 6-8 weeks is really a waste of time IMHO. Certain circumstances come up and you might need to take more time. But, if you're giving yourself 4 months how much studying are you really doing in the first 2 months? Depending on your work situation (busy season and such), there's no way you couldn't study for at least 2 hours a day M-F and then study 6-8 hours on the weekend (potentially all that on Sat. leaving you Sunday a break day or split it to 3-4 hours each day). You should easily (CPA Exams and easy…HAH) be in a great position to take the exams in 6-8 weeks.

Good luck!!

[2012passtheCPA]

@beat_counter it looks to me like there might be something potentially wrong with the timeline you have given yourself. Take this with a grain of salt, because I don't know anything about your study plan. Allowing yourself 4 months per section is really way too much time.

Taking more than 6-8 weeks is really a waste of time IMHO. Certain circumstances come up and you might need to take more time. But, if you're giving yourself 4 months how much studying are you really doing in the first 2 months? Depending on your work situation (busy season and such), there's no way you couldn't study for at least 2 hours a day M-F and then study 6-8 hours on the weekend (potentially all that on Sat. leaving you Sunday a break day or split it to 3-4 hours each day). You should easily (CPA Exams and easy…HAH) be in a great position to take the exams in 6-8 weeks.

Good luck!!

[10keyLeah]

Keep in mind that you may start adjusting to the whole cpa exam process and it may take you less time in the future.

I started out with FAR as recommended (glad I did) and I spent 4 months on it. That was too much time to spend, and I think I could have tested at 3 months and still did about the same on the same exam. After FAR, I knew better what to expect and was able to stick to a shorter program just because I became more familiar with things.

Try to stick with one or two sections. What I did was sit for FAR and then move on to AUD while I waited for my score. If I learned I failed a section I re-take it first after taking the other section I studied. That way I was always studying a section while waiting on a score and didn't more forward until I passed.

In other words, you could sit for FAR and then start studying the next section while you wait for FAR score. Sit for that other section and if you failed FAR re-take it next. Hopefully you'll pass on your first try!

Ninja Combo, Yaeger, Wiley -- Licensed CPA, May 2015

[10keyLeah]

Keep in mind that you may start adjusting to the whole cpa exam process and it may take you less time in the future.

I started out with FAR as recommended (glad I did) and I spent 4 months on it. That was too much time to spend, and I think I could have tested at 3 months and still did about the same on the same exam. After FAR, I knew better what to expect and was able to stick to a shorter program just because I became more familiar with things.

Try to stick with one or two sections. What I did was sit for FAR and then move on to AUD while I waited for my score. If I learned I failed a section I re-take it first after taking the other section I studied. That way I was always studying a section while waiting on a score and didn't more forward until I passed.

In other words, you could sit for FAR and then start studying the next section while you wait for FAR score. Sit for that other section and if you failed FAR re-take it next. Hopefully you'll pass on your first try!

Ninja Combo, Yaeger, Wiley -- Licensed CPA, May 2015

[Anonymous]

@2012passtheCPA

it looks to me like there might be something potentially wrong with the timeline you have given yourself.

I know it too well it hurts LOL.

I wanted to wait till January but wanted get started. I know a lot of people prepare for one section in 2.5months.

I originally planned to sit at the end of Nov(which would give me 3 months to study), but on the Thanksgiving weekend my son had a tournament at out-of-state location and I could not let my husband go by himself…he uses GPS on his smartphone to get to the wrong destination.

One time he wanted to go to the inner city Children's museum and ended up in less-lit-pavement-cracked-windows-boarded side of town. I can't let him drive by himself.

So the last week of November is out of question, and I had to wait till the next window.

After FAR I am definitely planning to study for 2 to 2.5 month to prepare for the each section, that's for sure.

Thank you for your advise.

@10key

I was thinking of the same thing…perhaps start studying for the next section while waiting for the score or even a couple weeks before I sit for the exam(not in a full force but kind of acquaint with the material).

Your idea sounds better.

The way I started out this journey was not the way I planned (though I tried). I definitely plan on spending 2 to 2.5 months to prepare for the rest.

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

@2012passtheCPA

it looks to me like there might be something potentially wrong with the timeline you have given yourself.

I know it too well it hurts LOL.

I wanted to wait till January but wanted get started. I know a lot of people prepare for one section in 2.5months.

I originally planned to sit at the end of Nov(which would give me 3 months to study), but on the Thanksgiving weekend my son had a tournament at out-of-state location and I could not let my husband go by himself…he uses GPS on his smartphone to get to the wrong destination.

One time he wanted to go to the inner city Children's museum and ended up in less-lit-pavement-cracked-windows-boarded side of town. I can't let him drive by himself.

So the last week of November is out of question, and I had to wait till the next window.

After FAR I am definitely planning to study for 2 to 2.5 month to prepare for the each section, that's for sure.

Thank you for your advise.

@10key

I was thinking of the same thing…perhaps start studying for the next section while waiting for the score or even a couple weeks before I sit for the exam(not in a full force but kind of acquaint with the material).

Your idea sounds better.

The way I started out this journey was not the way I planned (though I tried). I definitely plan on spending 2 to 2.5 months to prepare for the rest.

Thank you!

[Kls238]

When I started, it took me 4 months to study (FAR). I think it took so long because I was completely overwhelmed. I was also studying incorrectly. I didn't study the NINJA way. I took few notes, relied on Becker flashcards, and had to redo all the MCQs that I did in chapter 1 at the end of my studies cause I forgot everything. After failing FAR, I had to step away cause I couldn't stand the material any longer. I'm restudying for FAR now after taking AUD and I'm remembering more than I expected. I think stepping away helped me, but it's all up to how you learn and if you stand looking at the same material for more weeks.

You'll be fine with taking all the exams within the time period cause like others said, you'll be used to the material, test anxiety, etc. Just remember to set goals and get it done.

Passed all sections.

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