[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 …Just move on to the other section just so that the material won’t get outdated?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.

[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.

[neika822]

It won't take you 4 months to study for each exam. But it took me a long time to study for FAR. Everyone has their own timeline. I studied FAR from mid-May to mid-August. So that was three months. I didn't take as long with REG, AUD, or BEC.

It's usually cheaper to buy all study materials at once, and that's typically what people do. However, I used Becker and that expires in 18 months. I passed all four exams within a year, though, so it's doable! Just try to be efficient with your time.

Good luck!!

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[neika822]

It won't take you 4 months to study for each exam. But it took me a long time to study for FAR. Everyone has their own timeline. I studied FAR from mid-May to mid-August. So that was three months. I didn't take as long with REG, AUD, or BEC.

It's usually cheaper to buy all study materials at once, and that's typically what people do. However, I used Becker and that expires in 18 months. I passed all four exams within a year, though, so it's doable! Just try to be efficient with your time.

Good luck!!

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[runnerup]

I also used Roger. I almost went with a different review course purely because it didn't expire. But you know what? That's so negative! It's doable in one year, so why am I planning on failing already?

As for your question, I agree with everyone saying to keep taking FAR till you pass. There's so much material, it's hard to retain it all. You want to focus on that section and take the test while the material is fresh in your mind. Good luck next month!

REG 10/12/13 - 94
FAR 10/17/13 - 93
AUD 11/11/13 - 92
BEC 11/20/13 - 87
ethics 11/27/13 - 92%

[runnerup]

I also used Roger. I almost went with a different review course purely because it didn't expire. But you know what? That's so negative! It's doable in one year, so why am I planning on failing already?

As for your question, I agree with everyone saying to keep taking FAR till you pass. There's so much material, it's hard to retain it all. You want to focus on that section and take the test while the material is fresh in your mind. Good luck next month!

REG 10/12/13 - 94
FAR 10/17/13 - 93
AUD 11/11/13 - 92
BEC 11/20/13 - 87
ethics 11/27/13 - 92%

[Anonymous]

@Kls238

Thank you for the encouragement.

I am glad that some people took 4 months to study for FAR…

Mine time frame was not intentional at all, but I ended up studying for 4months…Yes I am burning out, I am not yet ready though, there is still a lot to learn, I know the material needs to be trimmed down and but the fat, but every time I do Wiley MCQ, I feel like I know only 10% of the material…

Anyway, I hope I can pick up the pace and maneuver the material next time.

@neika822

Thank you for your input. I may sound like a non-accountant, but every time I see calculation questions on FAR, I freak out.I get allegic reaction and I can't breathe.

It takes forever to solve the problem, and to learn how it's solved etc… I am much better with conceptual questions. Though I am at month3, I am burning out, I will study more efficiently next time.

@runnerup

Thank you for your advice. wow. you finished all 4 parts in one window. That's so cool.

Just in time, Roger released 2014 materials, the update for FAR from 2013 edition has 170p!

I know it won't hit us too hard in FAR(REG and AUD is the ones most affected), especially the first window but I am overwhelmed.

I will make a note for anyone who is going to buy the review course to wait till new year because of the new material will come out soon and all the crazy holiday schedule will be over.

[Anonymous]

@Kls238

Thank you for the encouragement.

I am glad that some people took 4 months to study for FAR…

Mine time frame was not intentional at all, but I ended up studying for 4months…Yes I am burning out, I am not yet ready though, there is still a lot to learn, I know the material needs to be trimmed down and but the fat, but every time I do Wiley MCQ, I feel like I know only 10% of the material…

Anyway, I hope I can pick up the pace and maneuver the material next time.

@neika822

Thank you for your input. I may sound like a non-accountant, but every time I see calculation questions on FAR, I freak out.I get allegic reaction and I can't breathe.

It takes forever to solve the problem, and to learn how it's solved etc… I am much better with conceptual questions. Though I am at month3, I am burning out, I will study more efficiently next time.

@runnerup

Thank you for your advice. wow. you finished all 4 parts in one window. That's so cool.

Just in time, Roger released 2014 materials, the update for FAR from 2013 edition has 170p!

I know it won't hit us too hard in FAR(REG and AUD is the ones most affected), especially the first window but I am overwhelmed.

I will make a note for anyone who is going to buy the review course to wait till new year because of the new material will come out soon and all the crazy holiday schedule will be over.

[tough_kitty]

My Roger lectures expire after 12 months but WTB should be good for 18 months.

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[tough_kitty]

My Roger lectures expire after 12 months but WTB should be good for 18 months.

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

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