[Anonymous]

Hi all,

I just got my exam results back today for FAR and I failed AGAIN. I need some advice because clearly I am doing something seriously wrong and wasting a ton of money that I do not have. I have been studying for this exam since June of 2012! Here’s a little background on me. I really really hope someone can help lead me down the correct pass.

1st attempt: November 2012 (62), January 2013 (66), and May 2013 (72). I have been using the Becker self study. I studied all the MC and all the SIMS all three times. First Exam: After leaving the exam I felt like I bombed both parts. Second Exam: I walked out and felt I like I bombed the SIMS. Third attempt: I actually stupidly thought i passed! I felt confident on the MC and felt like I had the easiest sims yet. I know I got the research and most of the credit on 2 others, and partial credit on the other 4. I really thought it was enough to pass.

ALSO- I literally rewrote all the topics from the entire book, highlighting, different color pens, EVERYTHING. its like 80 pages front and back!! ahhhhhhh. So it’s not like I’m not trying my little heart out.

What can I do moving forward? I was already midway into chapter 3 of REG. Should I keep going with REG? Or go back to FAR while its “slightly” fresh?

If I go back to FAR, maybe I should???:

-Go back and do all the MC and all the SIMS again? I mean its like 1600 questions… but is that the right way??

-Do a ton of progress test again???

-Purchase the final review? ??

-Start the rewriting all over on parts that Im not familiar with??

-Retake on first available day.. July 1?

Or Keep going with REG?:

To take july 15ish? Bec the end of Aug? And try to redo Far in the last window?? who knowwwssss

My only concern is that I have 3 exams left to take and my audit section is expiring in December. So I only have these next two windows to work some miracles. Right now, I don’t have any work to do at work so I can study all day (for the time being. It could change at any time.) I just need to figure out how to best use my time because SOMETHING IS NOT WORKING!

I truly do want to pass and I’m starting to feel extremely desperate. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

[mjp44]

It doesnt sound like you are doing anything wrong. You got a 72 which means your right there. At the rate you're going you should be able to pass on your next try. If I was you, i would hold off on REG and retake FAR in July. Its only 3 more points and I think if you go through the material again and really focus on your weak areas, you should get it on your next try.

FAR- PASSED (11/13)
REG- PASSED (2/14)
BEC- PASSED (5/14)
AUD- PASSED (8/14)

If it's important to you, you will find a way. If it isn't, you will find an excuse.

[memmy29]

I failed FAR three times with Becker. I added wiley test bank and ninja notes and passed 🙂

AUD-84, REG-75, BEC-84, FAR-77

Licensed CPA

CIA Exam
Part 1 - Passed
Part 2 - Passed
Part 3 - Passed

[ILCPACANDIDATE]

You need to add Wiley test bank and/or Ninja audio. It also sounds like you might have been so focused on doing, doing, doing, and not necessarily enough digesting/reading and honing in on the areas you are weak on. Take a break from writing things up and actually review what you have re-done/re-written.

I will say, it took me 9 times (yes, 9 times) to pass FAR and I just found out today that I passed with a 76. I barely made it. The difference for me this time was that I made a schedule of problems, and focused in on the areas I was weak on. At one point I completely ignored the areas I knew I was strong in, and just did a light touch to make sure I didn't forget the day of the exam.

Don't give up! I would stick with FAR and forget about REG. You're almost there.

Starting fresh in 2010 w/Becker!
BEC: 74,80 (expired), 78 - FAR: 64, 60, 74, 68, 76 - REG: 70,60,75 - AUD: 74,78
Can't change the past but I CAN make the future.
DONE - 6/8/13. After 6 LONG YEARS.

[LPMI17]

Not sure if it's the sort of thing that works for you, but I found explaining topics to someone else helped cement my understanding. The real trick is finding someone who loves you enough to listen I suppose 🙂 but this really helped me, especially as the material is just SO DENSE for FAR, and I always struggled with it in school.

FAR: 91
REG: 84
BEC: 90
AUD: 94

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone for your insight! I'll look into Wiley and Ninja. Fingers crossed for me!!

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