[jomarie]

Who’s in with me? Well I’m starting off with my FAR exam is afternoon. Then I’m going to start on BEC right away. I’ve never studied during tax season so this tax season will be interesting.

Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

[jomarie]

I hope so 🙂

Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

[Peanut]

@pacific1, I can completely understand how you feel. For me, it took 10 months and 5 exams before I finally passed my first exam. Once I saw what I need to do, I am starting to pass them one by one (a failed exam in there as well). Like Yankee, I am pulling for you. Do you have another exam scheduled this window? For some reason I can't see your first post.

@JoMarie, I always say “well I didn't leave this exam crying so that's a good sign,” lol. You not walking out with a headache seems like a great sign! I am predicting good news for you come the beginning of March!

@akb9874, I am taking an exam on the 25th too. Go in there and slay REG beast!

As for me. I'm really nervous about AUD 🙁 I want to do everything that I did to pass BEC, but I feel like I don't have enough time. Meaning, for BEC, I did all of the Becker MCQ & Wiley MCQ TWICE! Granted, BEC only had 600 MCQ for Wiley. .. Still, I want this to be my last exam–ever! It's been almost a year and a half. I just want my life back 🙁

AUD 81 (X4) Previous scores 59, 72, 72
REG 80 (X3) Previous scores 59, 60
FAR 75 (X2) Previous score 67
BEC 79 (X2) Previous score 58

[yankeeaccountant]

@ Peanut: What was that post Allyson made for you on REG…hmmm……GOOOOOOOOO P-NUT!!!! I miss Allyson. She always cracked me up!!! ;p

[Peanut]

Thanks Yankee =D

Just did my first progress test in Becker for AUD. Got a 92. Then picked the chapter I scored the lowest in, and did a 50 MCQ random quiz (ended up being chapter 3) score a 100% !!! I think this means…I'm a little too comfortable with Becker, I need to move on to Wiley!

AUD 81 (X4) Previous scores 59, 72, 72
REG 80 (X3) Previous scores 59, 60
FAR 75 (X2) Previous score 67
BEC 79 (X2) Previous score 58

[jomarie]

Time to test yourself with Wiley!! Tonight BEC and I have a date after my girls go to bed.

Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

[katiekanton]

Starting REG this week. Gonna try to get it in before the end of the month. I'm in the groove of doing nothing but studying, so I'm gonna keep plugging and see if I can get 75% done before March.

AUD - 88
FAR - 90
REG - 85
BEC - 88

[Peanut]

@JoMarie, what are you using for materials?

@katiekanton, REG is a beast! What is your plan of attack?

AUD 81 (X4) Previous scores 59, 72, 72
REG 80 (X3) Previous scores 59, 60
FAR 75 (X2) Previous score 67
BEC 79 (X2) Previous score 58

[Anonymous]

@Peanut

Do you have any advice for REG? I have gone through all the lectures and took notes. I am going through the MCQ and writing notes as I answer. I am doing ok on the MCQ for Lectures 1-3. I still have 4-7 but I am not terribly afraid of BLaw like I am taxes. I also have Ninja notes and flashcards. What should I be doing? What would your schedule be if you were me?

[Peanut]

@akb9874, REG is the only exam that I took notes, then rewrote them a week or so before my exam. Make sure you read all the ancillary in Becker at least a few times. Since you only have a couple of weeks left, I'd suggest really working all of the Becker MCQ hard. If you finish all the Becker MCQ & have done several progress test and still have time, then I'd suggest using an additional test bank the last week or so until your test date. Have you not done any of the MCQ for chapter 4-7? The material isn't tricky, but sometimes the MCQ for those chapters can be tricky!

AUD 81 (X4) Previous scores 59, 72, 72
REG 80 (X3) Previous scores 59, 60
FAR 75 (X2) Previous score 67
BEC 79 (X2) Previous score 58

[Anonymous]

@peanut

I have done MCQ for all chapters but that was back when I was listening to lectures. I would listen to a lecture and do the MCQ until I felt good about the concept then move on. Now that it has been a couple of weeks, I am pretty much starting over and just trying to really understand. I don't really count the first time going through MCQ because I don't feel it is a fair assessment of what I actually understand. I think I will have time to rewrite. I have already finished the MCQ in Lecture 3 and will start on 4 tonight so I should be through all the MCQ by this weekend. Then I was going to rewrite my notes and read ancillary and then do progress tests and write notes on those as well. So a break down would be:

2/7-2/12 – MCQ L4-L7 (total MCQ = ~728)

2/13-2/15 – Rewrite Notes & Review Ancillary

2/16-2/24 – Take progress test, review notes, focus on weakest areas

If anyone has any pointers or thought please let me know!! I am always open to good advice!

[jomarie]

@ Peanut – I have Roger's course for BEC, Wiley testbank, and of course, NINJA notes!!!! Gotta love the NINJA!!

Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

[yankeeaccountant]

@akb9874

You have a great plan for REG!! For me, the B-law material is tough. I think I had b-law in my freshman year of college: about 30 years ago!! AAHHH! Just typing that makes me want to hurl. 😉

I think it looks like you have a solid plan. I agree with Peanut, having two testbanks is really helpful. I start to memorize the answers/questions in Becker really fast. Good luck this week.

@katiekanton

Welcome to REG!!! UGH. Actually, I like studying for REG, at least the tax portion. The law material not so much! I think you are on your way to 75% baby!

~~~

I am trying to gear up for some 5 hours of productive study time. It took me 2.5 hours to finish 59 q's on Part Tax. Mainly because I was letting myself get distracted( and because the new wiley online is weird!!) At least I felt comfortable with everything I worked on. Just a few nitpicky details I need to sew into my brain. Need some power!!! Need more warp speed, Scotty!!

[Anonymous]

@yankee

Thanks! I hope it works!! If you think of any tips please feel free to let me know! I am just plain pissed off that I failed FAR again so I am taking it out on REG! haha

[jomarie]

Ok I started BEC last night and wrote out my studying schedule. I have 11 weeks until E-Day “Exam Day” to conquer and master the BEC topics, along with being busying with tax season.

I will be done with this exam once and for all!!!!!!

Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

[Peanut]

@JoMarie, wooohooo!! That's the spirit!! You've got this!

AUD 81 (X4) Previous scores 59, 72, 72
REG 80 (X3) Previous scores 59, 60
FAR 75 (X2) Previous score 67
BEC 79 (X2) Previous score 58

[Author]

Replies