[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..

[hzhao0802]

@CPA soon

Buddy, I know failures sometime make people lose directions. But try to bring some positive energy to yourself.

I am assuming your clock hasn't started. If I am wrong, I am sorry. So I think at least you don't have time pressure to wrap up the exams. Compared to those who get passed one expired because of another failures, you are better off… Aren't you?

FAR - 88
REG - 88
AUD - 99
BEC - 87

[Anonymous]

@CPAsoon, I'm not saying it'll work for everyone, but check out my changed study habits on this thread. I was able to pass REG with an 80 without going so in detail with every topic. Luck could have also been on my side with my random drawing of questions on my exam.

https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/how-i-passed-reg-regulation/page/2

[Anonymous]

@CPAsoon, I'm not saying it'll work for everyone, but check out my changed study habits on this thread. I was able to pass REG with an 80 without going so in detail with every topic. Luck could have also been on my side with my random drawing of questions on my exam.

https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/how-i-passed-reg-regulation/page/2

[Anonymous]

Honestly though, don't pump more money into these other courses. Try out Jeff's new MCQ for only $47 bucks, and get his audio and flashcards in addition to your Ninja Notes.

[Anonymous]

Honestly though, don't pump more money into these other courses. Try out Jeff's new MCQ for only $47 bucks, and get his audio and flashcards in addition to your Ninja Notes.

[longtimeago]

Hi, CPA SOON:

I understand your pain and frustration. After you made many attempts without big progress, clearly you still didn't get good understanding on the material. I think it is better to relax a little and push the test date back for 1-2 month. I recently just passed all four tests. I used only WTB for two tests and passed them with 75 and 77. And I added Becker final review and passed the rest tests with 81 and 84.

The key is go through all questions in the test bank. Only take 1 month or so to finish all questions in the bank if you can do 30 questions per day. Take notes on questions you are not sure about (you can also copy and paste from the explanations). Before test, make sure to review your notes one or two time and use final review to sum it up. Hope my experience will help and good luck.

[longtimeago]

Hi, CPA SOON:

I understand your pain and frustration. After you made many attempts without big progress, clearly you still didn't get good understanding on the material. I think it is better to relax a little and push the test date back for 1-2 month. I recently just passed all four tests. I used only WTB for two tests and passed them with 75 and 77. And I added Becker final review and passed the rest tests with 81 and 84.

The key is go through all questions in the test bank. Only take 1 month or so to finish all questions in the bank if you can do 30 questions per day. Take notes on questions you are not sure about (you can also copy and paste from the explanations). Before test, make sure to review your notes one or two time and use final review to sum it up. Hope my experience will help and good luck.

[Anonymous]

@longtimeago

Where FAR and AUD the two tests that you passed with only using WTB?

[Anonymous]

@longtimeago

Where FAR and AUD the two tests that you passed with only using WTB?

[longtimeago]

FAR and BEC

[longtimeago]

FAR and BEC

[CPA soon]

You passed using WTB by itself? no prior review? I have the WTB but when I don't have a good understanding of a subject, I just get the Wiley questions wrong and they take forever as I am learning a lesson from each one, but I feel very organized. Not sure how you did it..

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]

You passed using WTB by itself? no prior review? I have the WTB but when I don't have a good understanding of a subject, I just get the Wiley questions wrong and they take forever as I am learning a lesson from each one, but I feel very organized. Not sure how you did it..

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..

[Author]

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