[stang89]

I took FAR today, and I’m very disappointed with my performance. I did okay on the MC, and ran out of time on the TBS. I felt an entire simulation blank, got the research question wrong, and didn’t finish up another TBS. I feel like I know this material, but I tested very poorly today.

What are the chances I can pass with missing 2 entire TBS?

[MustPass1988]

I have actually heard of quite a few people who didnt finish their sims and missed 1-2 chapters of becker and still passed, on REG and FAR. Kinda crazy

AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
REG: PASSED [83]
FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

[peetree]

Just took it today too!

Certain things were tested heavily, others not at all.

Really strange.

Lets just celebrate tonight regardless of our performance because at least we can take a night off of studying!

FAR 02/21/13 - 95
REG 07/02/13 - 87
AUD 08/02/13 - 94
BEC 08/30/13 - 85
Ethics Exam - 90

Illinois candidate awaiting his license

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[wissam]

Really MustPass1988? what are the chances of passing FAR without studying the governmental/nonprofit nonsense?

[jeff]

Here ye go: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/far-exam-experience-official-thread

[MustPass1988]

@wissam I have no idea- I haven't taken FAR, I was just repeating what I've heard from friends and coworkers. It would depend on the test you get.

AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
REG: PASSED [83]
FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

[peetree]

I do not think you can pass FAR without knowing Governmental and NFP.

edit: Theoretically, you probably can but the probability isn't that high.

FAR 02/21/13 - 95
REG 07/02/13 - 87
AUD 08/02/13 - 94
BEC 08/30/13 - 85
Ethics Exam - 90

Illinois candidate awaiting his license

Used Becker Self Study | Ninja Audio | Becker Flash Cards | Ninja Notes | Wiley Test Bank

[Faintear]

I wouldn't neglect any topic unless you really really don't have the time. Some topic may show up many times, once, or none at all.

Definitely don't neglect Governmental and Not-for-Profit

[peetree]

The sheer fact that some topics don't show up at all really piss me off. Especially when they are topics that I reviewed a boatload to ensure I would have a proper understanding of them.

Grrrrr 😀

FAR 02/21/13 - 95
REG 07/02/13 - 87
AUD 08/02/13 - 94
BEC 08/30/13 - 85
Ethics Exam - 90

Illinois candidate awaiting his license

Used Becker Self Study | Ninja Audio | Becker Flash Cards | Ninja Notes | Wiley Test Bank

[Anonymous]

I remember when I took my first CPA test, BEC, everyone said focus on variances. Variances were the GOVT/NFP/Leases/Pensions of FAR. Typically, the most heavily tested stuff.

With about 5 questions to go in the third testlet, I realized that I hadn't seen a single Variance question that I studied the most for, made me furious. It just happens.

But from what I've seen and experienced, you can't pass FAR without GOV/NFP knowledge, it's typically a heavily tested subject beyond the percentages.

[Anonymous]

To the guys who took it today, did you use becker? And if so, did to take the practice exams, and how did you do on the practice exams?

[gobias]

@peetree I know that feel. There were a couple topics that I spent loads of time on, only to get 1-2 questions on them. Blah.

I used becker and got ~75% on the mcq's and ~90% on the sims for the practice exams. I was scoring in the high 80's to low 90's on the progress tests.

F - 86
R - 90
A - 97
B - 91

[Anonymous]

Any idea of the amount of hours you put in? Thanks again.

[Shamir215]

You cannot pass without studying Govt/NFP. I wish I could show you my last FAR Sheet. I was comparable in everything but was weaker in Govt/NFP. I studied those chapters like crazy this go round and hopefully it was enough. I am ready to be done!!!!!

AUD 57,{75}
REG 65,{78}
FAR 64,68,72,{75}
BEC 68,{78}
Becker 1st Time Around in 2010. NOW, Becker MCQ's & Wiley TestBank W/Ninja Notes 2012-2013

[peetree]

I took both the becker final practice exams. Scored an 91% on the first and 84% on the second. I probably put in over 150 hours studying for FAR.

I probably over studied but I do not care one bit. I think taking these exams twice is a ridiculous waste of time, energy, and emotion. Would rather over prepare and hopefully pass them the first time around.

Becker does a good job preparing you but I promise, you will not expect what the exam throws at you. The only thing you can hope is that in your head, you have a firm grasp on the concepts and intricacies within the topics.

FAR 02/21/13 - 95
REG 07/02/13 - 87
AUD 08/02/13 - 94
BEC 08/30/13 - 85
Ethics Exam - 90

Illinois candidate awaiting his license

Used Becker Self Study | Ninja Audio | Becker Flash Cards | Ninja Notes | Wiley Test Bank

[syllo2012]

@peetree

I have read a lot on this forum that the Becker questions were harder. Was that your experience?

FAR - 04/15/13 70 - 07/02/13 79!!!
AUD - 08/19/13 84 🙂
REG - 10/14/13
BEC - 11/29/13

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