[FutureCPA26]

I need some advice. I am taking the FAR exam on April 20th and I am halfway through the UWorld Roger CPA Review lectures for FAR. I should be done with about 1 1/2 week-2 weeks before to do the CRAM course and run through MCQs. My only problem is that right now I am currently going through his lectures, than I read the chapter, then I complete some of his MCQs he has online for that chapter. I am not doing so great on the MCQs, I purchased Ninja MCQs, but I do not really feel like I can go through those until I complete all his lectures and at least have some knowledge on the material. For those of you that used Rogers and passed FAR, what did you do a month before and leading up to your exam that really helped you understand and ultimately pass?

[Anonymous]

I reserved my last 2 weeks for a final review and went through the book, re-watched his lectures for the sections I needed help with, and re-solved most of the IPQs. I believe you can use the CRAM for that purpose and it will work well for you. I averaged around 70-80% in my first pass and 80-90% during final review.

I found Ninja as a great supplement especially for simulations. It would be overwhelming to try to tackle everything you have at this point. My recommendation would be to stick with Roger materials including simulations and use Ninja simulations as an add-on.

Don't worry about your test scores. Everything will make more sense at your second pass and your scores will improve accordingly. The most important thing is to give everything you got, stay calm and accept the fact that you can't learn/remember every single detail. Do your best, remember the concepts and you will pass.

Hope these help.

[FutureCPA26]

Thank You. Just one more question, did you think Rogers IPQs were sufficient enough to help you pass? Also, did you pass the first time you took the exam with Rogers Review?

[RE2PECT]

I used Roger and Ninja MCQ. I didn't start using Ninja until I finished all the sections in Roger. I only did about 500 mcq for Roger because I didn't like the functionality of the IPQ for FAR. The calculator was annoying and I preferred the answer explanations on Ninja. One thing I would say is don't get too hung up on a specific topic. There were some topics I just couldn't seem to grasp for whatever reason and ended spending way too much time on them. Come exam day I didn't have one question on them. You should have a basic understanding of everything, but don't get too hung up on the details and have it slow you down in your review.

Just going off my particular exam I would make sure you know Gov/NFP and the JE's for both. Like comfortablynumb said, don't worry about your scores. I was trending 67% going into my exam. Just make sure you read the explanations and make sure you understand why the answer you chose is wrong.

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

Roger & Ninja

FAR: 75
AUD: 73, 81
BEC: 71, 73, 82
REG: 68, 82

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

[Jdn9201]

I used only Roger for all of my exams, and passed all of them on my first attempt. Other people have given some great advice. I agree to not worry about your scores at this point. I never scored higher than low 70s on any of my practice exams (typically, my actual score was 10 points higher than practice). Your scores should increase as you move along and tie things together. Also I'm not telling you to cut corners, but don't get overwhelmed thinking you have to remember every detail because you don't. The good news about there being so much material is they can't test you over everything. My minimum goal was to at least be able to take any MCQ about any topic, and be able to narrow it down to the 2 best possible answers. His MCQ bank was adequate, although I hated the calculator. I hit between 800-900 MCQ's by the end of my studying. Another tip is don't forget to take time to go through the authoritative literature. It's available to use for all of the SIMS and it can really save you on an off the wall SIM if you know where to look for the information. You can familiarize yourself with it by doing research practice SIMS or by looking up the relevant section depending on what topic you are studying.

BEC - 88 8/29/15
REG - 82 11/14/15
AUD - 83 1/8/16
FAR - 80 2/29/16

[FutureCPA26]

Thank You RE2PECT!! I think I am in my head too much. I understand most of the topics because Roger really does explain them well, its just when I get to the IPQs I start thinking “maybe I didn't understand as well as I thought.” But now I have a set system in my mind thanks to both of you! 🙂

[FutureCPA26]

Thank You jdn9201! Did you do the 6 month Rogers Study Planner? Thant's what I am currently doing and just wanted to see if it was actually doable.

[Jdn9201]

Hi Future CPA – I didn't use his plan, but I think it's doable depending on your other obligations. I kept my study periods short because I worried about forgetting material over a long period of time. I scheduled my first 2 before holidays (to give myself a break between each one) then scheduled the last 2 as I went along. I didn't expect to be done in 6 months, primarily because I only gave myself 3 weeks to study for FAR. I expected to have to retake that at least once, but lucked out. 🙂 I don't know how many hours Roger has in his study planner, but I think if it's a goal of yours to be done in 6 months, it should be a good guide to follow. Good luck!

BEC - 88 8/29/15
REG - 82 11/14/15
AUD - 83 1/8/16
FAR - 80 2/29/16

[gobigblue]

For my last month I first made a spreadsheet of the 31 or 32 sections and crossed off the ones I felt I had a really good grasp on (AR, Inventory, etc.). I then made notes for each sections on the specific areas I needed to work on (bond JE's Lease JE's, contingencies, etc.). Once I had the made I would read that specific section again then watch the lecture right after then start doing the MCQ's and SIMS. This was a big help for me at least in narrowing down the areas that I knew I needed to really concentrate on. I felt like this would eliminate me doing sections I felt strong on again and not concentrating on the other areas. I really felt it worked with passing on my first attempt.

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