[alinute]

Ok so I have been studying since September, 2013 with Becker and I have not passed any sections yet. I was extremely nervous about the CPA exam so I started out with BEC (since it’s a smaller section and I thought if I passed I would be pumped up for other parts). I sat for BEC in October and later found out that I got a 74, which was crushing! I have put so much time and effort into studying! I regrouped and started studying again for BEC, I bought Wiley Test Bank, NINJA audio and notes (which I thought were great), and redid all the questions and lectures in Becker. I had scheduled my retake to January 6th, 2014 and in the meantime I have scheduled FAR February 28th, 2014. BEC January 6th ended up getting canceled because of the Arctic Freeze in Chicago, so I rescheduled to January 13th. I sat for that exam, walked out feeling like I passed for sure this time.. Later found out that I got a 71! How is that even possible to get a lower score than the first time after I added in so much more material and redid Becker? I was so angry, I felt like I just got kicked in the face! So now since I had already scheduled FAR, I have been studying for it and I seriously feel like Becker is just not “sticking”. I can watch the lecture and after watching it I cannot remember anything that was covered in the lecture and the MCQ are a disaster to go through because most of the time I don’t learn anything from lecture. So needless to say I felt like I wasn’t ready for FAR and rescheduled to April 1st (NTS expires April 2nd), now I have another month to make sure I understand the material. I work full time, I come home exhausted, I study for 3 hours each night and 6 to 8 hours on each weekend day. I literally don’t do anything else other than work and study (I feel guilty even working out or going to dinner with a friend). I have all the motivation in the world to pass this exam, but i am starting to feel like Becker is just not doing it for me. I watched Roger CPA on youtube and it seems like those lectures are interesting and the couple videos I watched seemed to “stick”! Am I just panicking too much? I am so confused and not sure what to do. I am planning on taking FAR April 1st, BEC end of April and I think I might take AUD end of May. I feel like I have wasted so much time studying and I really cannot fail again, it’s so crushing! Please help and give me your thoughts, maybe some had a similar experience?

 

 

BEC:74,71,80
FAR:57
AUD:61
REG:

Switched from Becker to Roger in April.

[Kimboroni]

That's good that the cost of Becker isn't a factor here, as I was thinking when I read your post that Roger's program would probably fit your learning style better. It sounds similar to mine, and if I decide I need to buy a more expensive program than my current on-the-cheap method, my research into the various options led me to Roger. That's the one I will definitely get if needed.

BTW, there is a clip on YouTube of his appearance on the Dating Game. It's very funny.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[Kimboroni]

That's good that the cost of Becker isn't a factor here, as I was thinking when I read your post that Roger's program would probably fit your learning style better. It sounds similar to mine, and if I decide I need to buy a more expensive program than my current on-the-cheap method, my research into the various options led me to Roger. That's the one I will definitely get if needed.

BTW, there is a clip on YouTube of his appearance on the Dating Game. It's very funny.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[Kls238]

Like you, I've had failures and no pass. I was having trouble remembering one chapter from the next studying for my last exam (BEC). My study techniques were watch a lecture, do MCQs, go to the next, then do nonstop MCQs my last 2 weeks. I failed.

This time I decided take Jeff's strategy. I watched all the lectures and took better notes..and on everything!, even on things I felt were simple and I'd remember later. After I finished all the lectures, I typed my handwritten notes. It was a pain and it took forever, but I feel I learned concepts better and I got a better set of notes to review/study from. I am actually getting MCQs correct because I know them and am not just remembering concepts from short term memory or guessing. I don't know if this strategy will keep you engaged more and help you, but your old way of studying isn't working then you really have nothing to lose.

Passed all sections.

[Kls238]

Like you, I've had failures and no pass. I was having trouble remembering one chapter from the next studying for my last exam (BEC). My study techniques were watch a lecture, do MCQs, go to the next, then do nonstop MCQs my last 2 weeks. I failed.

This time I decided take Jeff's strategy. I watched all the lectures and took better notes..and on everything!, even on things I felt were simple and I'd remember later. After I finished all the lectures, I typed my handwritten notes. It was a pain and it took forever, but I feel I learned concepts better and I got a better set of notes to review/study from. I am actually getting MCQs correct because I know them and am not just remembering concepts from short term memory or guessing. I don't know if this strategy will keep you engaged more and help you, but your old way of studying isn't working then you really have nothing to lose.

Passed all sections.

[alinute]

Kimboroni- hahah I did see the dating game! funny!

Yes I really like Roger CPA (from the youtube videos I have seen).. I am just going to buy it, but I am waiting for a coupon code, in the mean time, going crazy with Becker 🙂

BEC:74,71,80
FAR:57
AUD:61
REG:

Switched from Becker to Roger in April.

[alinute]

Kimboroni- hahah I did see the dating game! funny!

Yes I really like Roger CPA (from the youtube videos I have seen).. I am just going to buy it, but I am waiting for a coupon code, in the mean time, going crazy with Becker 🙂

BEC:74,71,80
FAR:57
AUD:61
REG:

Switched from Becker to Roger in April.

[alinute]

Kls238- please let me know how you do on your next test! I have my fingers crossed for you!

I felt like BEC was a crap shoot.. The first time I took it I was so nervous I ended up getting a migraine during the test. It was horrible! The WC was crazy, I didn't even know what it was asking me. For that one I got a 74, so I was alright I will get it for sure next time.

Next time I took it, I studied my butt off, took the test, was way more relaxed, walked out feeling like I passed, I knew most of the questions on the test and WC was a breeze.. Got that score and it was a 71. I seriously started crying like a baby, because I was so sure I passed and I just wanted to move on to other sections..

Maybe next time Haha…

BEC:74,71,80
FAR:57
AUD:61
REG:

Switched from Becker to Roger in April.

[alinute]

Kls238- please let me know how you do on your next test! I have my fingers crossed for you!

I felt like BEC was a crap shoot.. The first time I took it I was so nervous I ended up getting a migraine during the test. It was horrible! The WC was crazy, I didn't even know what it was asking me. For that one I got a 74, so I was alright I will get it for sure next time.

Next time I took it, I studied my butt off, took the test, was way more relaxed, walked out feeling like I passed, I knew most of the questions on the test and WC was a breeze.. Got that score and it was a 71. I seriously started crying like a baby, because I was so sure I passed and I just wanted to move on to other sections..

Maybe next time Haha…

BEC:74,71,80
FAR:57
AUD:61
REG:

Switched from Becker to Roger in April.

[jw_83]

alinute – I know how you feel. When I started this process I thought for sure I would pass them all on the first try. I always did well in school without too much effort. These exams are nothing like I had ever done before. I failed REG twice before I decided to switch to study materials. I also decided to concentrate on FAR and go back to REG later. I switched to Gleim and combined thier process with Jeff's and did what worked for me. I have never been good at paying attention to lectures. I always daydream. I have learn best by reading and doing, and that's what I did. I passed the next three exams, had a little hiccup with BEC, but I am finally done.

REG - 64, 72, 81!
FAR - 77
AUD - 79
BEC - 72, 79! And Done!

[jw_83]

alinute – I know how you feel. When I started this process I thought for sure I would pass them all on the first try. I always did well in school without too much effort. These exams are nothing like I had ever done before. I failed REG twice before I decided to switch to study materials. I also decided to concentrate on FAR and go back to REG later. I switched to Gleim and combined thier process with Jeff's and did what worked for me. I have never been good at paying attention to lectures. I always daydream. I have learn best by reading and doing, and that's what I did. I passed the next three exams, had a little hiccup with BEC, but I am finally done.

REG - 64, 72, 81!
FAR - 77
AUD - 79
BEC - 72, 79! And Done!

[Kimboroni]

If you don't need the whole Roger program, he does have a Cram Course that is cheaper, but I'm not sure how the materials are different from his regular stuff. FAR is $295. I'm considering getting that as a supplement to my other materials, just to help drive home the most important topics.

I may be overpreparing. Not sure. 😐

But the Cram Course seems like a cheaper way to get a bunch of his good videos.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[Kimboroni]

If you don't need the whole Roger program, he does have a Cram Course that is cheaper, but I'm not sure how the materials are different from his regular stuff. FAR is $295. I'm considering getting that as a supplement to my other materials, just to help drive home the most important topics.

I may be overpreparing. Not sure. 😐

But the Cram Course seems like a cheaper way to get a bunch of his good videos.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[iddyrashy]

Becker notes are fabulous because they're very details, but their teaching methodology sucks. I am using Becker and CPAexcel and I like CPAexcel because of their teaching approach.

AUD 89 (07/06/14)
REG 83 (08/27/2015)
FAR 78 (04/27/2015)
BEC 75 (11/13/2015)

TEXAS 2016

[iddyrashy]

Becker notes are fabulous because they're very details, but their teaching methodology sucks. I am using Becker and CPAexcel and I like CPAexcel because of their teaching approach.

AUD 89 (07/06/14)
REG 83 (08/27/2015)
FAR 78 (04/27/2015)
BEC 75 (11/13/2015)

TEXAS 2016

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