[Anonymous]

Hello guys again,

I wasn’t surprise that I failed again, but I was surprise when I saw the score was the same ” 39 ” in the second exam that I take it back on July.!!

I’m not sure why all my scores are in 39 zone.!!

I tried Roger, Becker and whily test bank.! all of them give me the same result

this week I will buy the full ninja materials, and hopefully I can get out from 3x zone

I know some of you guys are sick of me when I post here, but I have feeling from the beginning when I registered that someone can guide me to the right way. A lot of good people out there , and this forum basically is union them here

Thanks,

[Tncincy]

Well Emma5,

Don't give up…it takes a little more studying for some than others. You need to start from the beginning and give yourself time to study. Sometimes we could be set on a particular test date and really under prepared. I think you have good study materials, the ninja package would help but you got to be comfortable with the materials. I personally wouldn't buy any new materials. So don't give up….we (A71 Family) are not tired of you….keep posting, keep working, keep studying and pass will be the result. This is not easy at all, if it was we would all be CPA's already. The others have said already to grasp the materials, make sure you understand. The mcq's can be a handy cap but use your notes as you go over questions and jot down fact nuggets.

Jump in on the various topic study discussions, believe me you are not the only one struggling.

If there is a will, then there is a way…..Good luck.

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[Liss, Master of Coin]

As the Ninja's say: put the highlighter down! Write TONS of notes. I've found that writing notes helps me understand the concepts; I personally can watch the lectures and read the book and think I understand, but then I'll write down my notes and I realize that I didn't actually understand the concepts as well as I thought I did.

Whether you learn better by watching the videos or reading I do think you should go back and start from the beginning with one of your courses (Roger or Becker, whichever you liked better). But don't just watch or read; write down everything you can. It takes forever but I believe and hope it is worth it.

I type my Roger Notes but plan to handwrite the Ninja notes in the month before my next exam.

Wait to go over the Wiley MCQs until after your done with the Roger (or Becker) course. I've found that I if I did the MCQs after watching a video/reading the book I did really well but it's because the topic was fresh in my mind, not that I fully understood the material or remembered everything.

Given the amount of topics we learn for each exam it's unrealistic to think that everything will be fresh in our minds before the test (though I'm sure the people that learn best by cramming will disagree with me – gosh I wish I learned better that way). So it's best to make sure you really know the concepts before you start the MCQs because that'll give you a more of an idea of if you know the material or not.

And for your own sake, stop using “hint ” and ” Text Links” – there are no hints or links in the exam; you may not realize it but you're probably depending on them too much, so even when you get the answer ‘right' you don't really know why it was right so on exam day you'll probably get the answer wrong.

CPA (MA, Non-Reporting)

The difference in winning & losing is most often, not quitting - Walt Disney

B - 33, 71, 79!
A - 32, 61, 70, 83!
R - 33, 58, 73, 69, 81!
F - 47, 78! 🙂
After 3 long years, I'm finally DONE!
I could not have done it without NINJA MCQs.

Used: Roger for his Videos, WTB, and NINJA Audio, Notes and Test Bank.

[Liss, Master of Coin]

As the Ninja's say: put the highlighter down! Write TONS of notes. I've found that writing notes helps me understand the concepts; I personally can watch the lectures and read the book and think I understand, but then I'll write down my notes and I realize that I didn't actually understand the concepts as well as I thought I did.

Whether you learn better by watching the videos or reading I do think you should go back and start from the beginning with one of your courses (Roger or Becker, whichever you liked better). But don't just watch or read; write down everything you can. It takes forever but I believe and hope it is worth it.

I type my Roger Notes but plan to handwrite the Ninja notes in the month before my next exam.

Wait to go over the Wiley MCQs until after your done with the Roger (or Becker) course. I've found that I if I did the MCQs after watching a video/reading the book I did really well but it's because the topic was fresh in my mind, not that I fully understood the material or remembered everything.

Given the amount of topics we learn for each exam it's unrealistic to think that everything will be fresh in our minds before the test (though I'm sure the people that learn best by cramming will disagree with me – gosh I wish I learned better that way). So it's best to make sure you really know the concepts before you start the MCQs because that'll give you a more of an idea of if you know the material or not.

And for your own sake, stop using “hint ” and ” Text Links” – there are no hints or links in the exam; you may not realize it but you're probably depending on them too much, so even when you get the answer ‘right' you don't really know why it was right so on exam day you'll probably get the answer wrong.

CPA (MA, Non-Reporting)

The difference in winning & losing is most often, not quitting - Walt Disney

B - 33, 71, 79!
A - 32, 61, 70, 83!
R - 33, 58, 73, 69, 81!
F - 47, 78! 🙂
After 3 long years, I'm finally DONE!
I could not have done it without NINJA MCQs.

Used: Roger for his Videos, WTB, and NINJA Audio, Notes and Test Bank.

[Kenada]

Yes I agree with Inferno.

If you have watch both Rogers and Beckers lectures then you should have a basic foundation at least.

I would say you must conquer each chapter at a time.

I use Rogers so I am going to explain what I do using him.

First I watch his lecturers for the chapter, as he is explaining things I make notes (Not Highlight !! ) in my note booked. I pause his videos as I make notes and sometimes I notice when I am making the note it does not make sense. so I rewind and listen to him again about that point he is making.

Next I do his study questions at the end of the chapter. I do one question and then see the answer . I read why the others are wrong and make more pointers in my book.

Then I go to the Wiley book- I do the questions in the book, when I am confused I read Rogers book, if its not explained in detail – i read the Wiley notes. Again I add more pointers to my note book.

I do batches of 20 questions in WTB in the practice session mode. Once I start getting up to 75 to 80% I move on to the next chapter and repeat the process.

It is all about understanding the concepts and not memorizing the material.

FAR 05/27/14; 786/110 - Done !

[Kenada]

Yes I agree with Inferno.

If you have watch both Rogers and Beckers lectures then you should have a basic foundation at least.

I would say you must conquer each chapter at a time.

I use Rogers so I am going to explain what I do using him.

First I watch his lecturers for the chapter, as he is explaining things I make notes (Not Highlight !! ) in my note booked. I pause his videos as I make notes and sometimes I notice when I am making the note it does not make sense. so I rewind and listen to him again about that point he is making.

Next I do his study questions at the end of the chapter. I do one question and then see the answer . I read why the others are wrong and make more pointers in my book.

Then I go to the Wiley book- I do the questions in the book, when I am confused I read Rogers book, if its not explained in detail – i read the Wiley notes. Again I add more pointers to my note book.

I do batches of 20 questions in WTB in the practice session mode. Once I start getting up to 75 to 80% I move on to the next chapter and repeat the process.

It is all about understanding the concepts and not memorizing the material.

FAR 05/27/14; 786/110 - Done !

[tomq04]

For me dropping the highlighter (i never actually used it…) and picking up the pen was a huge game changer. My comprehension increased drastically!

REG- (1) 76
FAR- (2) 64, (5)74, (7)83 (Over achiever!)
AUD- (3) 70, (4) 75
BEC- (6) 75

[tomq04]

For me dropping the highlighter (i never actually used it…) and picking up the pen was a huge game changer. My comprehension increased drastically!

REG- (1) 76
FAR- (2) 64, (5)74, (7)83 (Over achiever!)
AUD- (3) 70, (4) 75
BEC- (6) 75

[Guti]

redox1100, I think you were too harsh dude. I think everyone with a Bachelors in Accounting with a GPA of 2.0 and up can pass the CPA exam. Itmight just take them a bit longer,but I have seen people studying for 3 years and passing. I wouldnt have the cojones to study for 3 years though. Respect to the ones that were successfull after 3 years.

emma5, I think you have to read more and do less MCs. If your score is so low, it means that you have not mastered a single topic. Just try usisng your books from College if you need further clarification on some topics. You need to try to get at least a 70% on your first shot at Mcs. If you don’t, you just need to read more. Also, you should try to use flash cards and just memorize an many concepts as you can. If you still have Becker, you should try the final exam before scheduling the real test. If you don’t get at least a 65, you shouldn’t bother taking the real one until you are ready.

FAR-84
AUD-
REG-
BEC-

[Guti]

redox1100, I think you were too harsh dude. I think everyone with a Bachelors in Accounting with a GPA of 2.0 and up can pass the CPA exam. Itmight just take them a bit longer,but I have seen people studying for 3 years and passing. I wouldnt have the cojones to study for 3 years though. Respect to the ones that were successfull after 3 years.

emma5, I think you have to read more and do less MCs. If your score is so low, it means that you have not mastered a single topic. Just try usisng your books from College if you need further clarification on some topics. You need to try to get at least a 70% on your first shot at Mcs. If you don’t, you just need to read more. Also, you should try to use flash cards and just memorize an many concepts as you can. If you still have Becker, you should try the final exam before scheduling the real test. If you don’t get at least a 65, you shouldn’t bother taking the real one until you are ready.

FAR-84
AUD-
REG-
BEC-

[Zackrampage]

Emma5 was this Far? If so did u have way more math type ques than informational?

FAR - 62 , End of aug 2015
BEC - 67, 67
AUD - TBD
REG - TBD

[Zackrampage]

Emma5 was this Far? If so did u have way more math type ques than informational?

FAR - 62 , End of aug 2015
BEC - 67, 67
AUD - TBD
REG - TBD

[Study Monk]

Emma,

You know that you should be putting in at least a 100 hours per exam right? What exam are you taking and how many hours have you studied? Do you feel that it might be a language issue? 39 is very low and I am just concerned that there might be a gap in your education that you haven't told us about. Whats your education background if you don't mind me asking?You are using GAAP and GAAS to do your exams right?

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Study Monk]

Emma,

You know that you should be putting in at least a 100 hours per exam right? What exam are you taking and how many hours have you studied? Do you feel that it might be a language issue? 39 is very low and I am just concerned that there might be a gap in your education that you haven't told us about. Whats your education background if you don't mind me asking?You are using GAAP and GAAS to do your exams right?

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Amay]

Hi Emma. I think if you change you study strategy you will see huge improvement! When I found this website and Jeff's NINJA method I told myself I was studying the wrong way and not using my time efficiently. PLEASE follow Jeff's NINJA study method very closely and let us know if you have any questions. This is the advice that a lot of the successful people on this site have used and I can personally tell you is what worked for me on the two exams I have passed!

Quick summary of what the NINJA method is:

1- Watch the lectures for every chapter and take a lot of notes. DO NOT highlight. Just write your notes in a notebook.

2- When you are done with ALL of the lectures and have written your notes, do all the homework questions or as much as time permits. Try to do no less than 80% of all of the homework questions your review offers. ALWAYS take notes after each question, whether you got it wrong or right.

3-Now it's time to rewrite your notes in a more simple and organized format. If you don't like your written notes, rewrite the NINJA notes. This is what I do and I make sure anything important from my own notes is reflected in my new “final” set of notes.

4-Now that you rewrote the notes, it's time to review. The way to review the NINJA way is NOT to do final reviews or practice exams. That is a waste of time because you cannot see why you got an answer wrong right away and you are missing learning opportunities while the question is still fresh in your head. Just start with the topic that is hardest for you and do 20 homework questions at a time, making sure you can see the right/wrong answer explanations right away. Take notes as explained in 2 above.

BEC: 73, 81
AUD: 85
FAR: 71, 77
REG: 74, 75...finally DONE! 😀

*This is my 2nd attempt at the CPA exam. For all of you who have failed this exam many times, given up on it, or taken a break like me, remember that it is still possible to finish what you started...failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently 🙂

[Amay]

Hi Emma. I think if you change you study strategy you will see huge improvement! When I found this website and Jeff's NINJA method I told myself I was studying the wrong way and not using my time efficiently. PLEASE follow Jeff's NINJA study method very closely and let us know if you have any questions. This is the advice that a lot of the successful people on this site have used and I can personally tell you is what worked for me on the two exams I have passed!

Quick summary of what the NINJA method is:

1- Watch the lectures for every chapter and take a lot of notes. DO NOT highlight. Just write your notes in a notebook.

2- When you are done with ALL of the lectures and have written your notes, do all the homework questions or as much as time permits. Try to do no less than 80% of all of the homework questions your review offers. ALWAYS take notes after each question, whether you got it wrong or right.

3-Now it's time to rewrite your notes in a more simple and organized format. If you don't like your written notes, rewrite the NINJA notes. This is what I do and I make sure anything important from my own notes is reflected in my new “final” set of notes.

4-Now that you rewrote the notes, it's time to review. The way to review the NINJA way is NOT to do final reviews or practice exams. That is a waste of time because you cannot see why you got an answer wrong right away and you are missing learning opportunities while the question is still fresh in your head. Just start with the topic that is hardest for you and do 20 homework questions at a time, making sure you can see the right/wrong answer explanations right away. Take notes as explained in 2 above.

BEC: 73, 81
AUD: 85
FAR: 71, 77
REG: 74, 75...finally DONE! 😀

*This is my 2nd attempt at the CPA exam. For all of you who have failed this exam many times, given up on it, or taken a break like me, remember that it is still possible to finish what you started...failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently 🙂

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