[Anonymous]

please share your exam taking strategy for CPA. I planned ARFB, coz need some cushion from 1 exam to another. how do u guys choosing CPA game plan?

AUD in 1st week of Oct 2012,

REG in 1st week of Jan 2013,

FAR in 1st week of May 2013,

BEC in 1st week of Jul 2013.

give some opinion about it.

[mla1169]

I read and agreed with the opinion of getting the “hardest” out of the way first, so you don't risk losing credits struggling with the bear. I also read FAR was considered to be the hardest, yet I passed on my first try! AUD which has a reputation of being easier actually was the hardest for me.

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Anonymous]

Hey mla1169,

Thanks for your immediate response n sharing your experience.

[littlenumberrobot]

I've also heard to tak FAR first. I took it first because I started in 2010 where it didnt have IFRS, but I failed and havent tried since, my rematch is next month. AUD is not as much material but pretty tricky in my opinion. They are all different for everyone. Not sure if you are in tax, but REG might be easier for you. It seems that way for me. You have definately given yourself a lot of time to take them all, so you might have a good chance if you stay focused and dedicated no matter what order.

Hope that helps and good luck.

(PS welcome to forum if you are new, sounds like you may be)

CA CPA - All because of the journey listed below
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FAR - 53('10), 8/25/12 79 PASSED!
REG - 66('11), 69('12), 12/06/12 77 PASSED!!
BEC - 58('10), 74('12), 01/05/13 77 PASSED!!!
AUD - 43('11), 66('12), 69('13), 74('13) 7/29/13 85 PASSED!!!!!

(Combinations of Roger, Yaeger, Wiley Book, Wiley TB, & NINJA Notes)

Ethics 90%

[Anonymous]

@ littlenumberrobot: thanks for your reply. s m new to this forum. I In my situation, AUD s my big concern coz I have zero knowledge about it. it looks like a monster to me. thats why I chose AUD first. s I give extra time to cover the entire topics and to practice a lot.

All the best for your exams.

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