[Anonymous]

I have taken FAR a few times and I just can’t pass it. I’m using only the Ninja system (mcq, notes, audio, etc). Does anyone have any other suggestion on material to use to pass it?

Thanks.

[Rocky123]

First of all, have you spent time focusing on your weak areas? If not, no system is going to help you. I retake FAR in a couple of weeks and don't expect to pass until I have working knowledge of my weak areas. If you are honest with yourself, you know what your weak areas are.

That being said, I've used Becker and passed the other 3 sections. There are no shortcuts. You have to put in the time, unfortunately.

You can do this.

The tallest oak in the forest was once just a little nut that held its ground.

AUD-PASS
BEC-PASS
REG-PASS
FAR-PASS

Rocky123, CPA

[Anonymous]

Take a class and you will pass.

[ajurew1]

I agree with Rocky123. I failed FAR twice. After the 2nd time, I focused 80% of my studying on my weakest area (governmental). I turned it into my strongest topic, and it was enough to pass the exam the third time. It seems like the CPA gods enjoy throwing every weak area question possible at you on FAR.

BEC - 84 (4/13/2013)
REG - 82 (10/17/2013)
AUD - 85 (12/5/2013)
FAR - 75 (10/11/2014)

[ajurew1]

Also, know more than just the concepts. Know the JE behind all the concepts. FAR is a very detailed exam.

BEC - 84 (4/13/2013)
REG - 82 (10/17/2013)
AUD - 85 (12/5/2013)
FAR - 75 (10/11/2014)

[Juliemiddle]

Absolutely no shortcuts for FAR. You have to review all the material as many times as possible. If you don't understand it, ABSOLUTELY make a flash card or a chart or whatever you have to do to learn it.

AUD: 84 - Oct. 2013
BEC: 83 - Feb. 2014
REG: 91 - May, 2014
FAR: 68, 96 - Oct. 2014...DONE

CPAExcel, Ninja Audio (all sections)

[Kimboroni]

Maybe you need some traditional lectures. Check out samples on YouTube for ones like Yaeger, Becker, Roger, and Bisk to see whose teaching style works best for you.

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. 🙂

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone for the help. Yeah, I think it's mostly my weak areas, too. Just gonna have to study my butt off!

[Anonymous]

Study off your ass and you shall pass.

[Author]

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