after taking them all a bunch of times i finally took audit to get my confidence back and went AUD BECREG and saved FAR for last at first i was upset about doing that but i kinda like the idea of having 4 chacnes to pass FAR instead of passing FAR first then potentially losing the credit because i can't get through the other 3
I took AUD first to get familiar with the whole process with an ‘easy' (relative) section. Then took the beast (FAR) so it would just be downhill from there, at least in terms of the scope of material covered.
I spent a ton of time reading through feedback to get the order correct. I read that it's best to take FAR before AUD since it covers some of the concepts and will prepare you. I also read that FAR and REG are the hardest so I didn't want the time pressure if I failed once after passing an easier. The order I came up with is REG, FAR, AUD, and BEC. I am glad I did, too. My first attempt at REG was a 71 and I'm waiting for my second try grade. While waiting, I am studying for FAR.I figured, if I get the two toughest out of the way, I am better off as far as the 18-month requirement.
REG (72), 77 July '14
FAR (74), 79 Jan '15
BEC (74), 85 August '15
AUD 80 July '15
Material: Roger full review, Wiley test bank all four topics
Ninja MCQ: AUD and BEC retake
BEC, AUD fail, REG, AUD, FAR. I would take FAR second or last. I prefer last, and take the one that you think is easiest first. With the study habits I had for BEC, I can't believe my score. The CMA certainly helped. The point is that you become a better studier each exam. Also, taking BEC first gets the written out of the way. I failed AUD because of the SIMS and then passed AUD because of the SIMS.
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