[I'm, Ron Burgundy?]

So I know this topic has probably already been hammered to death, however, I need some advice.

On July 1st (1st day of the next window) I plan to annihilate BEC once and for all. While I don’t want to get ahead of myself as anything is possible, I am 100% positive in my knowledge base and ability to finally get BEC out of the way.

This will be my first passed exam.

What should be my next step? I recently started a full time position in a public accounting firm and am doing taxes non-stop. I feel comfortable with Regulation right now as I took the Becker course for it back in November and was hoping to take it in March. But failing BEC for a second time in February by only 3 points led me to beleive that it would be best to re-focus on BEC. In the process my REG NTS had expired.

Right now I have an open slate: What is everyone’s recommendation for which exam to choose next? Assuming I pass BEC; the clock begins!

"If you're going through hell, keep going"
- Winston Churchill

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost over 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed, over and over and over again in my life. And that is why, I succeed."
- Michael Jordan

BEC: (54), (72), 80 (losing credit on 02/02/15 - nervous)
AUD: 78
REG: (74), 91
FAR: (71)

[Zaq]

FAR, REG, AUD, BEC.

FAR: 50, 76!
REG: 74... (ouch baby, very ouch), 76!
AUD: 65, 91!?
BEC: 80! Aaaand doneskies!

May 2012 to August 2013. Can't believe it's over.

[Anonymous]

FAR, AUD, REG, BEC.

Tax & cost acct gave me the most trouble in school so i saved that for last. I figured FAR will be the easiest so I wanted to bang that out so I'll get some momentum build up.

[Anonymous]

FAR, AUD, REG, BEC.

Tax & cost acct gave me the most trouble in school so i saved that for last. I figured FAR will be the easiest so I wanted to bang that out so I'll get some momentum build up.

[jokami]

FAR – AUD – BEC – REG

The first three should be taken in the same window…. Reg in the next following window.

B - 62, 70, 72, 79!!!
A - 68, 81
R - 70, 82
F - 84

"The limit to your abilities is where you place them" - Fortune Cookies

[jokami]

FAR – AUD – BEC – REG

The first three should be taken in the same window…. Reg in the next following window.

B - 62, 70, 72, 79!!!
A - 68, 81
R - 70, 82
F - 84

"The limit to your abilities is where you place them" - Fortune Cookies

[Kodiak]

So much of Audit lends itself to BEC (internal controls/COSO framework, which is a huge part of BEC). Taking Audit before BEC is a huge advantage.

AUD - Pass
FAR - Pass
BEC - Pass
REG - Nov

[Kodiak]

So much of Audit lends itself to BEC (internal controls/COSO framework, which is a huge part of BEC). Taking Audit before BEC is a huge advantage.

AUD - Pass
FAR - Pass
BEC - Pass
REG - Nov

[ORcpaHOPEFUL]

I'm really happy with the order I've done it in!

FAR AUD BEC REG

Honestly having taken FAR first really really helped me with AUD and BEC. Also AUD helped with BEC for IT stuff! I would recommend a similar order to mine!

FAR: PASSED!! 64, 68, 79 on 2/27/13!
AUD: PASSED!! 73, 93 on 4/5/13!!!
BEC: PASSED!! 75 (phew) on 5/24/13!
REG: PASSED!!! 77 on 8/7/13 I AM DONE!!!!!

Experience: got it!
Ethics Exam: PASSED on first try (what a waste of money)

[ORcpaHOPEFUL]

I'm really happy with the order I've done it in!

FAR AUD BEC REG

Honestly having taken FAR first really really helped me with AUD and BEC. Also AUD helped with BEC for IT stuff! I would recommend a similar order to mine!

FAR: PASSED!! 64, 68, 79 on 2/27/13!
AUD: PASSED!! 73, 93 on 4/5/13!!!
BEC: PASSED!! 75 (phew) on 5/24/13!
REG: PASSED!!! 77 on 8/7/13 I AM DONE!!!!!

Experience: got it!
Ethics Exam: PASSED on first try (what a waste of money)

[mypetmeatball]

Honestly, exam order is completely overhyped. Do whatever one you want. The only thing that really deserves your attention is timing issues. So, take BEC/AUD if you're trying to squeeze in a window and take FAR/REG if you have more time.

[mypetmeatball]

Honestly, exam order is completely overhyped. Do whatever one you want. The only thing that really deserves your attention is timing issues. So, take BEC/AUD if you're trying to squeeze in a window and take FAR/REG if you have more time.

[IwannaBaCPA]

Mypetmeatball really nailed it. The order itself doesn't so much matter, but the timing does. You need to look ahead at the next 18 months and determine where you have pockets of time to study. Then align your exams accordingly. Like for me, I have a far less demanding schedule in the summer so That would be the best time to take FAR or REG which require more study time. Then BEC or AUD in the winter when I have less time I can devote to studying.

Whatever order you decide, just plan ahead and leave some buffer for any exams that you may have to retake. Good luck!

BEC: 79 - April 2011
FAR: 78 - May 2011
AUD: 81 - May 2012
REG: 79 - October 2012
Ethics: Passed - March 2013
I am finally DONE!

[IwannaBaCPA]

Mypetmeatball really nailed it. The order itself doesn't so much matter, but the timing does. You need to look ahead at the next 18 months and determine where you have pockets of time to study. Then align your exams accordingly. Like for me, I have a far less demanding schedule in the summer so That would be the best time to take FAR or REG which require more study time. Then BEC or AUD in the winter when I have less time I can devote to studying.

Whatever order you decide, just plan ahead and leave some buffer for any exams that you may have to retake. Good luck!

BEC: 79 - April 2011
FAR: 78 - May 2011
AUD: 81 - May 2012
REG: 79 - October 2012
Ethics: Passed - March 2013
I am finally DONE!

[jsmithsae]

Im in the order doesn't matter boat as well…with one caveat though. It is impossible to explain the lift you get once you receive your first PASS score notice. Sometimes I think just having one behind you is enough to push a person to work harder and ultimately start passing on a consistent basis.

BEC-75!
AUD-84!
REG-78!
FAR-83!
Ethics-Passed!
Experience-Got that too

Used Becker 2013 Self-Study & NINJA 10pt Combo Lite(AUD)

[jsmithsae]

Im in the order doesn't matter boat as well…with one caveat though. It is impossible to explain the lift you get once you receive your first PASS score notice. Sometimes I think just having one behind you is enough to push a person to work harder and ultimately start passing on a consistent basis.

BEC-75!
AUD-84!
REG-78!
FAR-83!
Ethics-Passed!
Experience-Got that too

Used Becker 2013 Self-Study & NINJA 10pt Combo Lite(AUD)

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