25 days to study for FAR? - Page 2

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    hsp88
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    Hello everyone, so i am scheduled to take my FAR on the 27th of May and i have all 3 other exams passed. the bad news is if i dont pass FAR now i lose BEC. i have already started studying with Becker and have sat through the classes (awhile ago) but recently have started and done all the questions for the first 4 out of 10 chapters. i have taken off work after today until my exam so i will be studying all day every day. please tell me other people out there believe this can be done, i think i can do this and im ready to bust my ass. thanks!

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  • #549565
    Kimboroni
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    It's going to be tough, but I think it's possible. So great that you can take the time off of work! Git ‘er done!

    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. 🙂

    #549554
    ahugemistake
    Participant

    @taxgeek WOW I really want to see how many people have tried this and passed. Keep us updated hsp88!

    FAR - 78*
    AUD - 66, 79
    REG - 73, 76
    BEC - 79

    #549567
    ahugemistake
    Participant

    @taxgeek WOW I really want to see how many people have tried this and passed. Keep us updated hsp88!

    FAR - 78*
    AUD - 66, 79
    REG - 73, 76
    BEC - 79

    #549556
    taxgeek83
    Participant

    @ahugemistake – No kidding, right?! (Assuming you're talking about Jeff's 20 day post?) I can see it for maybe BEC or REG, but then again tax is my strong suit and business law is just fun. 🙂 Many kudos to folks who can pull it off – I'm sure there are some out there! I'm going for a solid three weeks for FAR this time around (exam scheduled for May 22), but luckily I have the flexibility to move it into July if I have to. I just really don't want to. Goodbye social life – time to hit the test bank…. 🙂

    #549569
    taxgeek83
    Participant

    @ahugemistake – No kidding, right?! (Assuming you're talking about Jeff's 20 day post?) I can see it for maybe BEC or REG, but then again tax is my strong suit and business law is just fun. 🙂 Many kudos to folks who can pull it off – I'm sure there are some out there! I'm going for a solid three weeks for FAR this time around (exam scheduled for May 22), but luckily I have the flexibility to move it into July if I have to. I just really don't want to. Goodbye social life – time to hit the test bank…. 🙂

    #549558
    Tncincy
    Participant

    Well I'm going for it on the 30th. Tax season is over, I just can't wait til july, I don't want to procrastinate any more. The date is set and the notch it turned up. I have to get this done, and passed. Reg in August.

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

    #549571
    Tncincy
    Participant

    Well I'm going for it on the 30th. Tax season is over, I just can't wait til july, I don't want to procrastinate any more. The date is set and the notch it turned up. I have to get this done, and passed. Reg in August.

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

    #549560
    klink24
    Participant

    Studying full time, you should be able to pull it off. I started FAR essentially the beginning of March and took it 4/19 and scored an 85. I'm using CPA Excel though. I went through each section writing notes and making sure I understood the material before moving to the next section. I only answered 1 question from each section just to mark that I had gone through that section already (unless I had difficulty understanding then I'd do a few more MCQs). After getting through all sections, I had about 2 weeks for review. I made sure I completed all ~1400 WTB questions in that time. Last 2 days I did take off work. I reviewed notes and did a full practice exam.

    I know this was more than 4 weeks, but I did this working 40-45 hours per week, 2 classes (Practices in Accounting and Auditing and Attestation), 2 kids (both in sports, 1 in travel soccer and I didn't miss a game), and a pregnant wife. Not to say you have it easier not having to work or anything, because studying for FAR is brutal no matter what, but just to give you perspective on what's possible.

    Main thing for me was discipline. Strapped myself to my desk every night for 3 hours (when I didn't have class Tuesday and Thursdsay night 6-9p.m) and put in about 10 hours each weekend day (when there wasn't an away game). Right now at my desk studying for AUD instead of celebrating my FAR victory (although the whiskey will flow in a couple of hours).

    Good luck, you can do this!

    FAR: 4/19/2014 - 85!
    AUD: 5/27/2014 - 90!
    REG: 7/18/2014 - 81!
    BEC: 8/13/2014 - 84!

    4 up, 4 down, in 4 months.

    Licensed 9/22 in NC.

    #549573
    klink24
    Participant

    Studying full time, you should be able to pull it off. I started FAR essentially the beginning of March and took it 4/19 and scored an 85. I'm using CPA Excel though. I went through each section writing notes and making sure I understood the material before moving to the next section. I only answered 1 question from each section just to mark that I had gone through that section already (unless I had difficulty understanding then I'd do a few more MCQs). After getting through all sections, I had about 2 weeks for review. I made sure I completed all ~1400 WTB questions in that time. Last 2 days I did take off work. I reviewed notes and did a full practice exam.

    I know this was more than 4 weeks, but I did this working 40-45 hours per week, 2 classes (Practices in Accounting and Auditing and Attestation), 2 kids (both in sports, 1 in travel soccer and I didn't miss a game), and a pregnant wife. Not to say you have it easier not having to work or anything, because studying for FAR is brutal no matter what, but just to give you perspective on what's possible.

    Main thing for me was discipline. Strapped myself to my desk every night for 3 hours (when I didn't have class Tuesday and Thursdsay night 6-9p.m) and put in about 10 hours each weekend day (when there wasn't an away game). Right now at my desk studying for AUD instead of celebrating my FAR victory (although the whiskey will flow in a couple of hours).

    Good luck, you can do this!

    FAR: 4/19/2014 - 85!
    AUD: 5/27/2014 - 90!
    REG: 7/18/2014 - 81!
    BEC: 8/13/2014 - 84!

    4 up, 4 down, in 4 months.

    Licensed 9/22 in NC.

    #549575
    taxgeek83
    Participant

    @tncincy – good luck!! Here's to an insane, productive 3/4 weeks – I'll be keeping my eye out for both you and hsp88 come score release time in June!!

    #549562
    taxgeek83
    Participant

    @tncincy – good luck!! Here's to an insane, productive 3/4 weeks – I'll be keeping my eye out for both you and hsp88 come score release time in June!!

    #549577
    Tncincy
    Participant

    Deal…..I'm hauling though, I am not wasting a minute. I can pass and I will pass.

    As a matter of fact, I lost my niece this morning, I was armed and ready to study this morning when I got the call. I spent most of the day comforting her, in which she is in Chicago and I'm in TN. I have a plan though and I am going to study and I'm going to pass.

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

    #549564
    Tncincy
    Participant

    Deal…..I'm hauling though, I am not wasting a minute. I can pass and I will pass.

    As a matter of fact, I lost my niece this morning, I was armed and ready to study this morning when I got the call. I spent most of the day comforting her, in which she is in Chicago and I'm in TN. I have a plan though and I am going to study and I'm going to pass.

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

    #549579
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I am so sorry Tncincy for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort, hope, and peace, and STRENGTH for you and your family in Chicago & TN!

    #549566
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I am so sorry Tncincy for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort, hope, and peace, and STRENGTH for you and your family in Chicago & TN!

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