[GSU-CPA]

For those that are done or almost done… what was the hardest part in your opinion.

I know it will vary from person to person but i am just curious…

I start studying for RAG in about a week and it will be my first exam. Seems like alot of people are having trouble with that part so i am a bit apprehensive.

REG-77
BEC -Waiting on score May 5th
AUD - May 30
FAR - Q3 depending on if i pass above two in Q2

[acamp]

Whatever topic is most challenging to you.

For me that was audit, mainly because its 1 topic, that covers 1 college course for 4 hours! Whereas I found BEC to be a nice light blend of several topics, which covered several college courses for 3 hours.

Longer narrower test vs. Shorter broader test (IMO)

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FAR, REG and BEC with Ninja Notes + WTB Only

Ninja + Wiley Test Bank: [FAR - 81] [REG - 76] [BEC - 88] [AUD - 73](doh!)

Becker Videos: [AUD - 82]

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[Anonymous]

I completely agree with @barelystayingsane. FAR is a beast to study for, but the REG testing experience was the most brutal for me.

[Anonymous]

I completely agree with @barelystayingsane. FAR is a beast to study for, but the REG testing experience was the most brutal for me.

[Kenada]

REG so far has to be the biggest nightmare. Preparing for it you need to know what the rules are and then the exception to the rules.

Learning all those Business Law mambo jambo is another headache.

FAR 05/27/14; 786/110 - Done !

[Kenada]

REG so far has to be the biggest nightmare. Preparing for it you need to know what the rules are and then the exception to the rules.

Learning all those Business Law mambo jambo is another headache.

FAR 05/27/14; 786/110 - Done !

[NYCaccountant]

BEC is my next test. I have not even opened up the Wiley book yet. How hard is it?

AUD - 99
BEC - 84
FAR - 93
REG - 87

NYC born and raised.

FAR - 93
REG - 87
BEC - 84!!!!
AUD - 99!!!!!! CPA exam complete.

[NYCaccountant]

BEC is my next test. I have not even opened up the Wiley book yet. How hard is it?

AUD - 99
BEC - 84
FAR - 93
REG - 87

NYC born and raised.

FAR - 93
REG - 87
BEC - 84!!!!
AUD - 99!!!!!! CPA exam complete.

[Determined CPA]

Took reg and audit so far and found audit more difficult. bec is next for me and I hear that one isn't fun, either. Then of course, there's far….I think they're all equally brutal

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[Determined CPA]

Took reg and audit so far and found audit more difficult. bec is next for me and I hear that one isn't fun, either. Then of course, there's far….I think they're all equally brutal

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[Zaq]

FAR is a giant; BEC is a demon.

With FAR, you can pretty much size yourself up and see just how much you have to prepare to take it on.

With BEC, you're clueless. You study two and a half months only to feel like the exam you took was a completely different subject. And then somehow you pass with 80+.

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.

[Zaq]

FAR is a giant; BEC is a demon.

With FAR, you can pretty much size yourself up and see just how much you have to prepare to take it on.

With BEC, you're clueless. You study two and a half months only to feel like the exam you took was a completely different subject. And then somehow you pass with 80+.

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]

The CPA exam!

[Anonymous]

The CPA exam!

[thunderoro]

I would have to say FAR was the hardest to prepare for as it have so much materials.

But, i would have to say the hardest is REG just because it was exam taking-wise harder.

REG is just exam that really wants to know if you know how to apply and solve things, which is really detailed compare to the other exams.

It all boils down to what you do best i suppose. Best of luck!

FAR - PASSED
REG - PASSED
BEC - PASSED
AUD - PASSED
I want to thank, first and foremost, to God and to my family for supporting me 9999% throughout this journey; and secondly, to all my friends that kept me occupied during this battle.

[thunderoro]

I would have to say FAR was the hardest to prepare for as it have so much materials.

But, i would have to say the hardest is REG just because it was exam taking-wise harder.

REG is just exam that really wants to know if you know how to apply and solve things, which is really detailed compare to the other exams.

It all boils down to what you do best i suppose. Best of luck!

FAR - PASSED
REG - PASSED
BEC - PASSED
AUD - PASSED
I want to thank, first and foremost, to God and to my family for supporting me 9999% throughout this journey; and secondly, to all my friends that kept me occupied during this battle.

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