[George]

Gleim Question –

I scored a 68 on REG studying only 5 weeks. Got comparable on MCQ and weaker on SIMs. Should I dish out the $250 bucks for just the SIM test bank ? I’m currently using NINJA and Becker.

[George]

@RE2PECT lol I think I'm just gonna focus on the SIMS from Gleim. Becker did a good job in regards to MCQs Plus I have NINJA for the extra test bank. I've heard that Gleim's MCQ are just over the top and very wordy.

[RE2PECT]

Yea a lot of them are very wordy and ask about details you probably don't need to know. I've been doing them because I was starting to memorize the Ninja questions. I'll probably switch back to Ninja a couple weeks out from my exam for a little confidence boost lol.

FAR: 75 Roger & Ninja (notes/flashcards/audio/MCQ)
AUD: 73, 81
BEC: 71, retake 8/29
REG:

[A]

@RE2PECT – yes, I'M taking REG on 1/4 (I moved up my test date yeaterday) and just scheduled FAR for 3/6. It will be tight but I've been studying REG since the end of OCT and I have good work experience with financial reporting. I hope 8 weeks will be enough for FAR but if I don't pass, I can try again twice before I lose any exam credit, but I thought it was worth a shot to try to pass before the exam changes.

B - 77 (2.27.16)
A - 81 (4.18.16)
R -
F -

Roger Review + Ninja MCQs

[hasy]

@mecrushya

Eight weeks is very sufficient for FAR. Any longer, you might forget details. Make sure to do questions everyday to reinforce learning and prior knowledge. Practicing journal entries is paramount and makes life a lot easier. You'll also get MCQs and SIMs on it.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved - Helen Keller

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BEC 80 (10/23/15)
FAR 72 (4/2/15); 83 (7/11/16)
REG 52 (4/28/15)
AUD (9/9/16)

Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB

[Anonymous]

I also bought Gleim last week. I agree MCQ's are too wordy and confusing.So far my scores was 69,62,66 and 62. It is very difficult. I plan to stick with Becker MCQ's and do the SIMS in Gleim. They have more than 100 SIMS. I used Becker Self Study, Final Review and Ninja Notes.

[A]

Cool. I am used to studying 3 hrs a night during the week and another 8-10 hours on the weekends, but 8 weeks for FAR seemed a bit tight when I wrote out my study plan. If I remain disciplined, I think I can pass FAR in Q1 and be DONE!!!

B - 77 (2.27.16)
A - 81 (4.18.16)
R -
F -

Roger Review + Ninja MCQs

[Lentilcounter]

I am wondering if I should buy the Gleim Reg CPA test bank as well. I have Becker and I just bought Ninja but I'm a little disappointed with Ninja. I've used Ninja for every other section and I felt it was pretty good. But Reg for Ninja has way too much business law compared to how much is on the real exam.

I'm ok with being beaten by Gleim during my study time if it means a guaranteed pass on test day. I can't afford another retake because my parts start expiring after January 2018. This is also my first time taking REG. I am an EA but I got that designation 3 years ago and I haven't really used it aside from doing CPEs every year.

Thoughts anyone?

BEC = 72 (6/08/16)
FAR = ?
REG = ?
AUD = ?

[Earla Riopel (NYCARE)]

Haven't used Gleim yet.

For a background, took 2017 REG/FAR/AUD/BEC Q1 (last window for old format – NTS expiring) & Q3 REG/FAR/AUD/BEC (new format – more like experimentation), studied at least 2 days each. By just reading my 2008 Becker REG textbook (never taken REG since 2008 – lost credit in 2010), got me into 50s for 2017 Q1 & Q3 actual exams.

Without breaking any AICPA rules, I would say, either Becker, Wiley & Ninja will give you a decent mark with MCQS. You'll do fine with either one of these three CPA review materials with the MCQs testlets.

However, for the SIMS, you have to know your concepts really well, read your textbook, front to back cover. With REG SIMs, you have to be imaginative. The AICPA Sample Tests & the Blueprint is a good start.

If you haven't done real experience, think of what most IRS employees, Business Law lawyers, Financial Advisors, Tax Preparers, Tax Auditors, Business Owners (Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, C Corps. & S Corps) do, specifically in the their taxation requirements.

Imagine if you're in their shoes. For sure, you have a pretty good idea of what they do every day during work. You even use their services at least once in awhile. They might require that you have to provide them with source documents, FS, related receipts & statements, and info in order to be able to help you.

Think like a Tax Auditor, Tax/Business Lawyer, and an IRS employee and you'll do fine.

Last but not the least, if you happen to be an international candidate, like myself, make sure to be proficient with topics that you're not familiar with.

Honestly, I haven't prepared any single US tax return. I am a Filipino-Canadian, studied in Philippines(USA)/Canada(UBC) & live in Canada for almost 28 years. I know Canadian taxes well, through my (GAP-CA & DAP-UBC) professional program's tax classes. Also, I used to volunteer, preparing tax returns for ICABC & CRA's low income seniors & families, respectively. These days, just preparing taxes for family member(s), for over 25+ years.

I would say, if you like taxation, it doesn't matter if it's Canadian (CRA), American (IRS) or Philippines (BIR), with the help of available materials through the Internet, nothing is impossible, especially if you like visiting their websites, and use Google search for professional/expert advices.

So, Gleim for REG Simulations? Sure, if you got time. But if not, with Becker, Wiley or Ninja, plus being imaginative with the SIMs, and comfortable with your MCQs, you'll pass REG.

Good luck.

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