Thanks @AndyG739.
As to,
“I am actually in the same position as you and just took it yesterday. Yes, very comparable. Of course different questions than the previous exam but very comparable!”
Meaning a 40-45/40-45/25-30/65-55/70-65 testlet allocation.
My background, took 2017 Q3 late August. Studied for 2 days, landed with 58%. Just trying to know what's in the exam. Had problems with ‘0s' and ‘blanks' the 2nd time around. But it's totally my fault, too much of a panic, assuming things in the instructions.
I was on a 60/60/30/45/45 testlet allocations. Of course it didn't work.
In addition, the MCQs calculations from Q1 to Q3, became like 50%-80%+ approx. So cruel for those that slow in number problem MCQs, like myself. Maybe in Q1 I had a better chance, but the ‘0s' and the ‘blanks' scenario have probably impacted my score. I don't know for how much. I thought actually I passed 2017 Q1 FAR. No one can tell, besides AICPA.
Currently, just finished taking notes from the 27hrs video series of Ninja Plus, included in their Sniper package. I am taking the remaining 3 sections in 2017 Q4. Don't want to do a repeat of losing credits, like the past (2010 – lost AUD/REG).
Passed AUD (again) with 2-3 days of review in Q3 2017. Serious, not bragging. I guess I have taken AUD exams so many times, with mostly conceptual, it just makes sense.
I am actually preparing for the kind of exam I took in 2017 Q3 FAR. So, my score will likely move up, hoping to be enough to have a passing mark. Being a Canadian resident doesn't help, I have to take my exam in a bunch.
However, I am always grateful for the opportunity to become a US CPA.
Well, thanks again for the info.