[wizards8507]

Has anyone else gone into an exam knowing you’re gonna fail but for some reason you’re relieved? Usually I go into exam day with a mixture of nerves and stress but I’m going to fail FAR on Saturday (total of zero days of studying and don’t plan on starting) and I’ve never been more relaxed. My attitude is kind of “lol eff you NASBA/AICPA.” I did the same thing with Reg and I failed but for some reason the experience made me calmer and more motivated for my retake.

NY CPA

[Anonymous]

I ended up doing a crash course for FAR the week leading to the exam. With 1 day to go I knew there was no way I could pass. I slept like a baby for the first time in months.. not feeling guilty or lazy or anything.

Liberating? Sure, but when I have to submit my score of a 45% to my office for reimbursement of costs I think I'll regret it.

[Keely]

Just curious, why would you throw $200 away for a test you didn't even study for? Why didn't you just flush the money down the toilet? It seems like NASBA or whomever gets the exam fees from you is the person who should be laughing.

I have no problem with failing or not doing as much as you could have, etc. We all slack in some ways. I'm just confused as to why you wouldn't reschedule or at least make some sort of effort in the next three days to give yourself a remote chance. Nerves and anxiety are just part of the exam process. It makes it more worthwhile in the end.

Sorry, I'm not trying to be your mother, it's just confusing.

BEC: (4/2012) 88
AUD: (5/2012) 91
REG: (8/2012) 82
FAR: (1/2013) 78 🙂

VA CPA #42010

[wizards8507]

@Keely I didn't PLAN on taking this exam “off” when I signed up for it. I took REG on 1/19 and planned on immediately studying for FAR but I had zero motivation until scores were released. I'm not laughing like I'm getting away with something, just that I'll be walking into the exam room totally free. I went into my first REG exam the same way and came out with a 74 so maybe I'll roll the dice and get lucky.

NY CPA

[mla1169]

While I can't argue with your “it is what it is” thinking (if worrying added points I would have had all 99's), I can't imagine being so close to DONE and not bothering to study. I wanted more than anything to never ever see a CPA review book again, and to get back to my regular life.

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Anonymous]

When does your NTS expire? If you can't reschedule to April then you might as well give it your best shot, but if you can move it, save the $ and start studying.

[Keely]

I'm seriously impressed you didn't study at all and came out with a 74. It would still make me kick myself, though. Good luck to you!

BEC: (4/2012) 88
AUD: (5/2012) 91
REG: (8/2012) 82
FAR: (1/2013) 78 🙂

VA CPA #42010

[Getting a CPA]

Looks like you already passed 3 parts so you are well on your way! FAR is awful.

I am the exact opposite of you. I have been studying FAR since September with over 300 hours clocked (I know, I know). I have been out of school many years now, so need a refresher. I hate this feeling! I should take it on Feb 28, but am waiting till April 2. Is it a good idea to start studying another section while doing MCQs for FAR?

[SeePeeAyy]

Throwing away $200 isn't relaxing to me.

[Keely]

@Getting: no, I wouldn't advise studying for another section before you've taken the exam for FAR. It's a really bad idea in my opinion, actually.

BEC: (4/2012) 88
AUD: (5/2012) 91
REG: (8/2012) 82
FAR: (1/2013) 78 🙂

VA CPA #42010

[wizards8507]

@Getting, I echo what Keely said. Trying to overlap sections is a recipe for disaster. Both sections would likely suffer. The only reason I would even consider trying to do two sections at once is if you were up against the 18-month score expiration. If you haven't passed your first yet, take your time and really nail it since there's no rush yet.

NY CPA

[Anonymous]

Just got my results from the crash course and taking FAR with the feeling of knowing I would fail. I got a 74 also. 'tis life.

[HustlinHustlin]

WOW! Not bad!

B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
R 65 - 48 - 45
F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64

Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes

"The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311

Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)

[Getting a CPA]

@Keely and Wizards – I tried overlapping this past week and I realized that's a very bad decision! I will focus on FAR and take it on April 2nd, then start REG again. I have changed my exam schedule/timeline in my signature…how dare I question A71 posters 🙂

[J]

I went into my first exam (BEC) not necessarily planning to fail, but expecting it… and I was so relaxed and nonchalant that I believe it helped me a great deal. I had only studied for three weeks and minimally at that. The second week we went to my father's house for Thanksgiving, and the third week I was sick. I mentioned in another thread that I probably studied for 30-35 hours total.

I had no expectations of doing well but I did not want to push the date back to January (I took BEC on November 30), so I figured I would just go in there and give in a try. I wanted to see what the actual exam was like as well. I have always felt comfortable with economics and finance but didn't prepare much at all for the last couple of modules in the Wiley book. Anyway, I went in there feeling no pressure whatsoever. There were a few questions that I guessed outright and others that I made educated guesses, but many of the questions I did know and even seemed rather simple. I thought the written communications were easy as well.

Nevertheless, I left the testing center expecting to not pass, and actually started studying for BEC again the first week of December. I checked my state's website by chance for my score one day and saw “85” and couldn't believe it. That is why I would advise people who feel under-prepared to give it a shot regardless.

I took FAR last month and was expecting to do well… I was much better prepared but simultaneously much more nervous due to those expectations, so the experience (including the wait for the score) was entirely diverse!

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