[CPA soon]

So just a brief summary about me, I started studying for this exam last Jan/Feb 2013 basically few months after graduation. My attempts are below, I have been using Becker, tried multiple ways of studying. Did not study the same way every time, I tried multiple ways to switch it up and find success. Got Wiley test bank on the last REG attempt and I thought it was a great investment. I have Ninja Notes but used them only as back up in Weak areas and never really rewrote the notes 5 times as recommended because I felt I wanted to use more time for MCQ and learning more details. I used Ninja Audio for REG and I liked it, I might buy the FAR. I feel unorganized, down, burnt out, and considering going for a change and leaving Becker to Roger maybe. What are your thoughts? Where you in a similar situation? Like I just feel like I need a better structure to follow. I have OK scores but getting those extra few points hasn’t been successful. I have FAR scheduled 5/31 and considering restarting on FAR with a new way. I am exhausted of failing and having no life for 14 months without getting anywhere. I am not a quitter but I am at loss now. What do I do?

FAR 5/13 – 71
FAR 6/13 – 68
REG 11/13 – 67
REG 2/14 – 71
REG 4/14 – 71

Thanks in advance!

 

 

FAR - 71, 68, 74, (8/31/14) 78 ✔
REG - 67, 71, 71, (10/18/14) 78 ✔
BEC - (11/29/14) 86 ✔
AUD - 73, (4/4/15) 86 ✔

I can't believe this is over! 2 years and 3 months..

[pks1850]

Remember, once a quitter always a quitter. Stick with it. I feel your pain… 71 is not too far off. Consider using Wiley CPA Exam Review for Regulation and go through all MCQs & Task Based Simulations. Then take a couple practice exams on the Online Wiley CPA Test Bank. If I were in your shoes then I'd give FAR a shot… you've got a month to prep.

REG 11/13 – 71

REG 1/14 – 79

BEC 2/14 – 69

BEC 4/14 – 60

REG: 71, 79
BEC: 69, 60, 77
AUD: 54, 64, 67, 80
FAR: 67, 74, 89

[pks1850]

Remember, once a quitter always a quitter. Stick with it. I feel your pain… 71 is not too far off. Consider using Wiley CPA Exam Review for Regulation and go through all MCQs & Task Based Simulations. Then take a couple practice exams on the Online Wiley CPA Test Bank. If I were in your shoes then I'd give FAR a shot… you've got a month to prep.

REG 11/13 – 71

REG 1/14 – 79

BEC 2/14 – 69

BEC 4/14 – 60

REG: 71, 79
BEC: 69, 60, 77
AUD: 54, 64, 67, 80
FAR: 67, 74, 89

[Anonymous]

Never used Becker, but Roger makes terribly boring material at least tolerable. Plus he gives you a discount if you've used another review course before:

Make sure you view a demo to see if you like his style.

[Anonymous]

https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-study-plan/

[CPA soon]

PKS are you using Wiley? What did you change to get the boost from 71 to 79?

FAR - 71, 68, 74, (8/31/14) 78 ✔
REG - 67, 71, 71, (10/18/14) 78 ✔
BEC - (11/29/14) 86 ✔
AUD - 73, (4/4/15) 86 ✔

I can't believe this is over! 2 years and 3 months..

[CPA soon]

PKS are you using Wiley? What did you change to get the boost from 71 to 79?

FAR - 71, 68, 74, (8/31/14) 78 ✔
REG - 67, 71, 71, (10/18/14) 78 ✔
BEC - (11/29/14) 86 ✔
AUD - 73, (4/4/15) 86 ✔

I can't believe this is over! 2 years and 3 months..

[rfc63]

I looked at Roger and Becker when I started studying and based on the lecture samples I saw on youtube, I chose Roger and passed all four on the first try. He doesn't pass the test for you but the program keeps you motivated.

[rfc63]

I looked at Roger and Becker when I started studying and based on the lecture samples I saw on youtube, I chose Roger and passed all four on the first try. He doesn't pass the test for you but the program keeps you motivated.

[rowe33]

I loved Roger's attitude in the lectures for REG, though his writing can be hard to read.

BEC: passed!
FAR: passed!
REG: passed!
AUD: passed!

[rowe33]

I loved Roger's attitude in the lectures for REG, though his writing can be hard to read.

BEC: passed!
FAR: passed!
REG: passed!
AUD: passed!

[pks1850]

@ CPA soon, long story short I was using Roger CPA but the majority of the study material is Wiley…. Roger recommends doing the Wiley questions in the book TWICE. The first attempt at REG I had gone through the questions in the Wiley book a single time… perhaps I was being lazy, but I felt comfortable enough to give the exam a shot. Shortly after getting a 71, I went through the questions a second time like I should have in the first place and passed. Also, the Wiley CPA Test Bank is useful because after taking a practice exam it has this progress report featuring a bar chart for each segments score % (bankruptcy, sales, secured transactions, transactions in property, research, commercial paper, individuals tax, etc.).

REG: 71, 79
BEC: 69, 60, 77
AUD: 54, 64, 67, 80
FAR: 67, 74, 89

[pks1850]

@ CPA soon, long story short I was using Roger CPA but the majority of the study material is Wiley…. Roger recommends doing the Wiley questions in the book TWICE. The first attempt at REG I had gone through the questions in the Wiley book a single time… perhaps I was being lazy, but I felt comfortable enough to give the exam a shot. Shortly after getting a 71, I went through the questions a second time like I should have in the first place and passed. Also, the Wiley CPA Test Bank is useful because after taking a practice exam it has this progress report featuring a bar chart for each segments score % (bankruptcy, sales, secured transactions, transactions in property, research, commercial paper, individuals tax, etc.).

REG: 71, 79
BEC: 69, 60, 77
AUD: 54, 64, 67, 80
FAR: 67, 74, 89

[san4596]

CPA soon – I started with Becker originally, and failed multiple times. I took a break after getting discouraged, and life really got in the way. Now, I am using all Wiley Materials, and no lectures. My suggestion is to buy the Wiley book, and read the whole book while taking notes. Work the Test Bank questions after each section, and go back to master each section when done with the book. I have passed 3 of 4 exams since switching, and the failure was me not finishing my study routine. You already have the Test Bank, and the books are not that expensive.

CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
Ethics Course: Passed
Application Mailed: 3/16/15
Professional Conduct Exam: 97
Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

[san4596]

CPA soon – I started with Becker originally, and failed multiple times. I took a break after getting discouraged, and life really got in the way. Now, I am using all Wiley Materials, and no lectures. My suggestion is to buy the Wiley book, and read the whole book while taking notes. Work the Test Bank questions after each section, and go back to master each section when done with the book. I have passed 3 of 4 exams since switching, and the failure was me not finishing my study routine. You already have the Test Bank, and the books are not that expensive.

CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
Ethics Course: Passed
Application Mailed: 3/16/15
Professional Conduct Exam: 97
Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

[CPA soon]

I guess I will try Wiley, do you think not watching lectures won't be a problem?

FAR - 71, 68, 74, (8/31/14) 78 ✔
REG - 67, 71, 71, (10/18/14) 78 ✔
BEC - (11/29/14) 86 ✔
AUD - 73, (4/4/15) 86 ✔

I can't believe this is over! 2 years and 3 months..

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