[Tncincy]

i am taking reg 7/30. My intention is to pass, but to take advantage of the test windows, what would be the next section to study for. I would like to go for Far, then again I want to try Aud. I have taken and failed far miserably last year. So I am torn about the next step. I really want to take advantage of the test window. Even if I have to retake regwhat would be a good place to start.

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[U.S._GAAP]

The end of the window is August 31, I would recommend to take the section that will require the least amount of preparation time – BEC would be my general answer, but FAR is also a possibility if are you still comfortable with a majority of the material from your attempt last year.

How much time will you have to dedicate to studying? BEC from scratch in a solid three weeks might be feasible as long you have a lot of time to spare.

REG: 78 (2/11/15)
AUD: 86 (4/8/15)
BEC: 88 (5/28/15)
FAR: 89 (7/16/15)

Study Materials: Becker Self Study

Average Study Time Per Exam: 5 weeks

[Tncincy]

I am in the really slow season….I have a few extensions to finish so I can go full time really. More suggestions please.

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[Anonymous]

If you are taking it by the end of August I would recommend BEC. It should be doable with 1 month of studying.

[Chris]

I agree, BEC is doable in a month if you have plenty of time to study. AUD might be a push, but there's no math involved so if you're good at memorization, I'd give that a try too. I wouldn't try to push FAR given the amount of the material and how far removed you are from when you last took it. Start fresh and keep the focus. Good luck!

NH CPA
REG: 07/03/2014 - 88
AUD: 08/30/2014 - 73 - Retake 10/16/14 - 86
BEC: 05/31/2015 - 77
FAR: 08/08/2015 - 64 - Retake 11/23/15 - 77

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Now I could let these dream killers kill my self-esteem
Or use my arrogance as the steam to power my dreams ~ Kanye West

[Tncincy]

i think I might leave far for last, because I will need the full 6 to 8 weeks and definitely 2 weeks for review so that would eat up the rest of this window and September to test for October. I can see what you're saying, so the coin is sitting on Bec or Aud, I am checking score release to I can see if I will have time if I fail reg, or should I just go on.

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[Tncincy]

Well, looks like score release is aug 20 so I guess I'll go on and not waste time waiting. The coin is still on Bec and Aud. Thanks gang.

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[Kayla123]

I would suggest BEC or Audit. I studied for about 3 weeks for Audit and felt extremely well prepared. I am currently 2 weeks into studying for BEC and will be taking it in 6 days, and I already feel pretty well prepared for the exam and still have a week to review.

For FAR, I took 4 weeks to study for it and studied 8 hours a day. I felt very prepared for FAR with a 4 week study time- by the 3.5 week mark I was getting sick of studying because I drilled all the material into my brain and didn't really need the extra few days.

Overall, I would say either Audit or BEC. I personally think Audit is easier to comprehend in a short period than BEC..

AUD- 99
FAR- 93
BEC- 90
REG- 94

[mommyof3texans]

I'd say it probably depends on what material you connect with and feel more comfortable with. I probably studied for BEC and AUD with about the same amount of time but felt AUD was much easier/less stressful to study for me.

BEC - 02/21/15 - 82
FAR - 05/29/15 - 82
AUD - 07/09/15 - 93
REG - 11/14/15 - 80

All done!!!

[Tncincy]

After long and hard consideration, the coin fall to bec. I am going to get started on bec after my reg exam on Thursday. Well, not on Thursday, but Sunday or Monday. Looking forward to a swift but hectic August.

Good luck and study hard everybody.

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