[joyflying]

Hi, I took the FAR today. Honestly speaking, I don’t think it is hard at all and finished within 3 hours. But I am a little concerned since I heard most people have pretty intense time frame. I am wondering if I did too poor on my testlet 1 so they gave me easy questions afterwards? Has anyone finished the exam in a 3 or 3.5 hours?

FAR - 93 (08/24/2014 - First down!)
AUD - 91 (11/21/2014 - Second down!!)
BEC - 90 (02/26/2015 - Third down!!!)
REG - 94 (05/29/2015 - Touch down!!!!!)

Here comes my touch down!
Certified in MA (08/2015)

[Anonymous]

Exactly 3 hours for me. I got through the MCQ in 1 hour and spent a full 2 hours on the SIMs. The SIMs just took a lot of time to work through but I feel OK on the whole thing.

[Anonymous]

I just finished mine in 3.5 hours and I'm feeling pretty good. I put easily 200 hrs of studying in

[jstay]

// hoping i feel like you two tomorrow, but im feeling pretty helpless right now. feel like i dont remember anything. put in easily over 200 hours like you candlemass

[kpb]

Well I ended up passing FAR with an 80 and left the exam an hour early! whew! Glad that's over.

BEC - 81 4/08/14
FAR - 80 8/25/14 Thank you Jesus!
REG - 69 (Nov 14),80 1/08/15 Thank God!
AUD - 70 (May 14), xx 5/1/15

Becker Online & Becker Flashcards
I definitely wish I was one of those people who got all 4 exams done in 4 months, but unfortunately LIFE (being a newlywed, stress, adjusting to newlywed life and cpa exam study life, as well as starting a job with a Big4 which I am very happy about) got in the way, just happy that I am passing period!!

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

[Anonymous]

I finished each with at least an hour left, but i have always been a fast test taker.

[UM1868]

I know it isn't far, but I started Audit at 6 pm on 8/31 and walked out at 8 pm. 81 score.

If you think you know the stuff, I wouldn't fret about time.

Bec-76 (7/14)
Aud-81 (8/14)
Reg-82 (7/15)
Far- 82 (10/15)

Moral of the story, don't do your CPA while working in Big 4 Public Accounting.

[Kimboroni]

Most people finish AUD with considerable time left. FAR is another story.

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. 🙂

[elvinglara]

I took the entire four hours, leaving only about 5 minutes to check over my sims, with no breaks taken. I was pretty sure I would be retaking the test next month up until the scores finally came, since I felt I bombed the Sims and that demonic second testlet. I guess the moral is that there is nothing peculiar to look out for in terms of time, how hard you found it, etc, and to just wait for the score.

FAR (8/17/14) - 86
AUD (8/22/14) - 90
BEC (8/31/14) - 86
REG (2/29/16) - 90

Study Materials: Ninja Notes, Flash Cards, and MCQ

[UM1868]

I know @Kimbroni. But I did the same with BEC and passed. And I will finish FAR the same way on October 11. I am a fast test taker if I know my stuff. I don't sit there and spend more time than I need to, and I don't second guess answers.

I read my question slowly, as what is it is asking, and then ready each answer. I pick the one that is the best. I move on.

Before this is over I will have finished an hour early on each section. An hour and half early on bec, 2 on aud, atleast 1 on both Reg and Far

Bec-76 (7/14)
Aud-81 (8/14)
Reg-82 (7/15)
Far- 82 (10/15)

Moral of the story, don't do your CPA while working in Big 4 Public Accounting.

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