FAR Study Group – Q1 2018 - Page 3

My strategy is to listen to the lecture then what you understood make notes and right away do the MCQs. I get more notes while doing MCQs because some points you get to know better by doing MCQs. Highlight the notes which has detailed info., go back everyday day to take a glance over it. Since FAR has lot of topics to cover, when you go back to review phase after finishing all lectures and MCQs the first chapter seems brand new and feels like you have never seen this chapter before. So I changed my strategy.

Also, even if the time is less always do at least 10-20 mixed questions everyday of the chapters you have done, before starting new one. It will stick more and doesn't feel strange in review phase.

BTW, I am using roger right now.

Hiya Ninjas!

I am awaiting my result in couple of days here and then most likely will have to be studying for FAR again.
Due to time constraint, I kinda skimmed over Govt/NFP/AND CASHFLOWS!!!!!!!, so I really don't expect myself to have passed it. Currently working a full time job in corporate accounting as a GL accountant and also working part time at another corporation as a data analyst. I don't have children or a husband- but have a puppy LOL. Props to you guys who have all the other obligations but I'm sure they can be the greatest emotional support at times.

I also have a trip booked with 2 of my bestfriends and their husbands to DR on 1/17 for a week. I will be reading and studying during my vacation 🙁 but hey, any day out of the office, on the beach, studying, I'll take that.

Anyway, nice to meet you all and we can do this!! It's not matter of IF, it's matter of WHEN.

Hang in there!!!

Hi everyone!

I'm Ashley! I have been studying for FAR since August, I had to keep pushing my exam back because of my state's accounting department. I have finally received my NTS code and have scheduled my exam for January 5th.

Unfortunately, I have fallen into the trap of sitting on material too long, but hopefully I can knock FAR out on my first try. I have been using Becker and Gleim occasionally.

Hey @Julz, totally bombed my exam that I took on 12/8 too. Kinda was expecting it though. I typed up my notes prior to the exam and thats been my point of reference rather than the GIANT book…

Retake Strategy: MCQs and SIMS like CRAZYYYYYYY

Planning to retake on 1st week of Jan, any advice????

Hi What section did you take first?

I am hoping retake it in February or first part of Q2.

I wanted to take it in January, but lol I don’t think I can get my score up in time.

I am also going to tackle a lot more of the MCQ’s and SIMS.

I am hoping to get my new NTS soon so I can reschedule ASAP!

What study materials are you using?

I can’t afford to buy another review program.

I am trying The NINJA approach, which I really like so far.

I'm halfway through the Wiley material for FAR. Haven't received my NTS yet, but aiming for early February. Last night my husband and I received notice from our landlords that they are putting our house on the market and we have to be out by March 5. Moving was certainly not in our plans until I am done with the exams, so probably in 2019. We had also scheduled a weekend getaway in January to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, which we have now had to cancel because we will likely need that weekend to look for a place to live. I am going to try to attempt to keep up my study schedule and still take FAR in February, while also either buying our first house or finding another short-term rental, but I also might die of stress and no sleep in the meantime. Ok, just needed a place to vent other than FB!

Need to cheer myself up for retaking FAR and REG. Seriously need to pass next time!!!!

Found out I passed AUD today — onto FAR, set for 3/5. I hope it's enough time while working/two kids/chaos. I am mostly using NINJA.. the audio is a lifesaver for me. I do have access to Becker until February, so I will use that to make some headway too.

Cheers to us all, and may we find time to enjoy the holidays.