[loveandbeloved]

Hey everyone,

So I’m trying to plan out when to take REG and FAR since my 18 month’s is up next March. Seems like I have plenty of time, but with the limited score release dates, and just in case I fail an exam, I feel otherwise. Also, I don’t feel confident about either REG or FAR….

I’m gonna start studying for REG in a couple weeks and just scheduled to sit for REG Aug 4th. Is that too late? I work at MOST 20 hours a week, so finding the time to study isn’t the issue here. I don’t know a thing about tax as I never learned anything in college since my professor curved everyone’s score. So I never showed up to class, never did the homework, only showed up on exam days, failed, and he gave everyone a C. Figured I’d spend my time on classes where the professors DIDN’T curve… lol.

Also, due to the limited seating for REG, I figured I’d schedule my FAR exam now as well, so I just scheduled FAR for Sep 8th. I originally wanted to sit for FAR in Oct or Nov, since that would give me about 12 weeks or so to study for FAR (starting Aug 4th), but then I was thinking about how I wouldn’t get my score til Dec 22nd and should probably take advantage of this next testing window. So now I’m considering giving myself less time to study for REG. Is that a good idea given my circumstances?

Am I giving myself too much time to study for REG? Should I sit in July instead? Kinda hard to know when I’ll be ready when I haven’t started studying the material yet.

Should I stick to my original plan and take FAR in Oct/Nov? Or should I sit for REG sooner than I was planning (like July) in order to give myself enough time to study for FAR? Would it be a good idea to leave my exam dates as is and study for both at the same time? (LOL. Probably not.)

Should I give myself 6-8 weeks to study for each section (REG – July 10th; FAR – Sep 8th) or 10-12 weeks (REG – Aug 4th; FAR – Oct 30th)? Not sure which one to reschedule…. There’s pros and cons to both.

[Tncincy]

My schedule is set to take Reg 7/8 and Far 8/15 so I am hitting the sims hard making sure I have a clear understanding. I know some say don't study sims but this is the better way for me to know if I am retaining the appropriate information. I certainly don't want to get stuck memorizing mcq's. I am currently using Ninja and Wiley and I really don't want to spend anymore money on this journey, but I am considering gleim. I might be looking for reassurance with Wiley and Ninja, so don't hold back, suggestions are welcome.

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[jheathhuggins]

1. Study mcq as in the concept of what the questions is asking. Then understand why you got the answer wrong based on explanation. Knowing the materials is one thing, but understanding how the tester is asking the questions and test taking skills is other equations.
2. Practice sims more than you think you need. I passed all 4 for the first time but the sims was weak while mcq was strong.

I took all 4 parts before the test changed in first quarter of 2017. With the new testing I think you have more sims.

I think ninja mcq really prepared me the most as I am put in cage fight sooner. The other review course questions is too easy sometime. In real world as accountant we can ask client questions to clarify or do research to do our engagement, but in the test you cannot ask the test questions a questions.

You got this!

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