Passed BEC on first try… which exam next? - Page 2

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  • December 13, 2011 at 11:51 pm #164393
    Anonymous
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    I would like to try and pass another one during or right after busy season (would probably take it in April at some point). I have 1 year of tax experience and 3 in audit, if that helps. Any suggestions? I just passed BEC on my first try, using Becker, with only 4 weeks of studying.

    Thanks!

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  • February 7, 2012 at 3:29 pm #323375
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    @cake – I studied for FAR in 5/6 weeks and passed with a 79. I studied about 3-4 hours a day on average (1 at lunch and 2-3 at night after work) and on the weekends I put in a full day on both Saturday and Sunday (aimed for 8 hours or so). I think it is definitely doable if you are going to make the effort. goodluck!!

    February 7, 2012 at 5:03 pm #323376
    PJ
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    @Cake – I am using Becker also. Which state did you take the exam in and do you think Becker is sufficent for passing? Reason I am asking is because a lot of people have stated that Becker does not do a good job for BEC and a lot of questions came out of left field… What this your experience?

    Thanks

    February 7, 2012 at 9:43 pm #323377
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    @PJ I took it in Louisiana, To be honest, I felt like I studied tons of topics that were never even touched on during the exam. Not sure how common that is. I don't think that there was anything on the exam that I hadn't seen during my studies. I listened to all the lectures once, skimmed over the textbook some, and worked over all of the MCQs countless times.

    February 7, 2012 at 10:11 pm #323378
    PJ
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    ok great thanks. Many people have had very different experiences, so I am just trying to get a feel for what the AICPA is up to with this exam…

    February 7, 2012 at 10:25 pm #323379
    ihorses
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    Definitely FAR. FAR kinda builds the foundation, and it will be much easier for you to study AUD and REG after that. I know it helped me a lot. I took it in this order – FAR, AUD, REG, BEC.

    AUD: Pass
    BEC: Pass
    FAR: Pass
    REG: Pass - I'm DONE!

    February 9, 2012 at 4:15 pm #323380
    Anonymous
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    Do you think 5-6 weeks is sufficient enough time to study for FAR? About 2-3 hours per weekday and 5-8 hours on the weekend

    February 9, 2012 at 4:59 pm #323381
    R. Baker
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    @Cake321

    Definitely. From what I've seen most recommend around 120 hours of studying for FAR, so your plan looks good.

    Illinois CPA

    February 10, 2012 at 2:47 pm #323382
    Anonymous
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    FAR it is, thanks everyone!

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