[Anonymous]

Feeling defeated. I’ve been studying since September 2012 and have taken 8 exams – passing AUD and BEC on the first try…and failing REG and FAR each three times. I’ve received 74’s twice on both.

I’ve just gotten my THIRD 74 in a row. I spent all summer studying for FAR for my second attempt, took it on August 30th and received a 74. I spent a whole extra month studying and took it again October 3rd. Just to get another 74. I took REG on November 27th and yesterday just received my 74. How is this even possible???

I’m a calm test taker and I’ve been studying really well – making sure to take notes, do thousands of multiple choice, etc. I even switched from Becker to Wiley to get new test banks and a different perspective. I’ve been through the material so many times that I really feel like I know what I’m doing. It just doesn’t seem to matter anymore.

Everyone in my family wants me to contact that State Board…but they don’t understand this isn’t like talking to a professor after class.

I have FAR scheduled again for January 13th. But now I have to fit REG again in before tax season. I’ve always been a good student, etc….I never thought I would have this bad of an experience with the CPA exam. I’m at a loss at all of this.

[Kenada]

I think Jeff himself has been in this very situation. I think his survival guide will be a good thing for you to read.

I know its very frustrating and all I can say is don't give up!!! Yes I think reading all the material again and then practicing the MCq's will really help. I personal make my own little nugget notes to highlight the important things etc. Also i think when you do the MCq's and when you see the answer – read why it is right and the others are wrong. That may hold the key to you get over the 74 barrier 🙂 Good Luck!

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

[mla1169]

Do you see the pattern in your scores? The 2 exams that involve more memorization (AUD and BEC) you knocked right out of the park (congrats on the AUD score!) the two exams that are more calculation/ problem solving based are where you're so close and just need to make one small difference to pass. I think if you're trying to memorize which has gotten you this far, that may be that one point difference!

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[mla1169]

Do you see the pattern in your scores? The 2 exams that involve more memorization (AUD and BEC) you knocked right out of the park (congrats on the AUD score!) the two exams that are more calculation/ problem solving based are where you're so close and just need to make one small difference to pass. I think if you're trying to memorize which has gotten you this far, that may be that one point difference!

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[jrosen92770]

Cardea – I also found this post from Mintsaregood (hope you do not mind the copy), which got me motivated:

74's are worst…total disrespect. I've had a wide variety of scores and that 74 on FAR makes me want to punch a hole through a wall more than having to sit for audit 4 times. I'm using my indignation and wrath to fuel me to perfect FAR to a level that is so freaking high that it will be mathematically impossible to fail me again. I'm studying like I need a 95 to pass.

Get mad and get even!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BEC - 5/26/2013 75
REG - 8/31/2013 82
AUD - 11/24/2013 74, 2/9/2014 92
FAR - 5/25/2014 85

NY CPA

[jrosen92770]

Cardea – I also found this post from Mintsaregood (hope you do not mind the copy), which got me motivated:

74's are worst…total disrespect. I've had a wide variety of scores and that 74 on FAR makes me want to punch a hole through a wall more than having to sit for audit 4 times. I'm using my indignation and wrath to fuel me to perfect FAR to a level that is so freaking high that it will be mathematically impossible to fail me again. I'm studying like I need a 95 to pass.

Get mad and get even!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BEC - 5/26/2013 75
REG - 8/31/2013 82
AUD - 11/24/2013 74, 2/9/2014 92
FAR - 5/25/2014 85

NY CPA

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