[jeff]

Recommended prep time for FAR is 6-8 weeks @ 20 hours a week.

FAR Study Notes: https://www.another71.com/cpa-review-store/

Study Videos: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam/cpa-exam-review-video/

[sbhissong]

I am currently studying for FAR, and starting chapter 4 today. From my experience with the CPA exam, Becker wasn't enough for me to pass. I took a few sections of the exam over and over and over. I decided I had to do something different. I ended up purchasing the Final Review from Becker ( REG and AUD), as well as renting the 2010-2011 Wiley CPA review book from the Library. I realized that I cannot rely soley on Becker to pass these. I did as many practice exams, simulations, and MC as I could. It came to be true when I got my REG score back. I blew it out of the ball park.

I too went through the homework several times, but it just wasn't enough. By exercising a variety of questions from a variety of sources, I was well prepared for REG and AUD (more so than I did the first two times of taking them). I have learned my lesson when it comes to studying. Study hard… be miserable… and you will pass. FAR is difficult… but we all can do it!! GOOO GET EM!

BEC – 85

REG – 87

AUD – Waiting

FAR – End of October.

[Sdb2fsu]

So I've noticed a lot of post indicating that there is more emphasis on gov & non-profit? How much would you say was on the exam? The CSO's in Gleim indicate only 20%, but I'm seeing it was more…

BEC - 60, 71, 79
AUD - 73, 66, 87!!!!! Yes! I am done!
REG - 74, 76
FAR - 75

Yaeger Review for all except my last AUD score (Roger)!

[JustnotFAR]

Last time I took FAR, my percentage of govt & NFP was pretty large, but then I've talked to people who get 2-3 questions on it.

I'm retaking on 10/8 and I hope I get some more “common” questions, like inventory, bonds depreciation. Last time I took it, I seemed to get all questions on very detailed, not so touched on topics : ( I just want to pass this time.

BEC 88 (Exp. 10/31/10)
AUD 93 (Exp. 11/30/10)
REG 78 (Exp. 2/28/10)
FAR 70 (retaking 10/26)

[Anonymous]

I hate FAR.

[Trevor]

haha me too, anything specifically??

BEC: 73,81(7/6/2010); AUD: 75(5/24/2010); FAR: 76(8/31/2010); REG: 77 (10/18/2010) - DONE!!!!

[Anonymous]

No, I think I hate it all equally, especially after going over it for a third time.

Today, I'm really hating revenue recognition.

FU, F2!

[sbhissong]

I very much agree CPAWannaBe. I struggled so much with that chapter. I am not sure how I am going to handle it. I did the lecture, took notes, and completed the homework. The homework did not go to well. SO, I decided to move on and not waste my time until I went through all the lectures. I heard once you get through the lectures, Chapter two makes more sense. (I am hoping this is true). We aren't the only ones who don't get along wtih F2!! I took AUD 4 times (waiting on score), not because i didn't understand the material.. but because I HATE auditing with a passion. So, I can totally understand how you feel right now.

[nolifecpa]

F2 sux!! this whole thing sux! i heard F3 was better after studying F2 but i'm doing equally as bad…at least i'm consistent…FML!

REG-65,71,74,73,70,74,79
BEC-60's,60's,69,71,76*,78
FAR-67,66,65,79
AUD-54,60's,65,83*,69,80
*expired

DONE

[RittCPA]

Guys…you gotta stop being so negative. Think about it, somewhere in the world (India and Haiti) people are REALLY struggling. The CPA is a game of questions a right of passage if you will. Learn how to answer these questions, and move on…

[RittCPA]

I meant Pakistan (flooding)…

[RachelNY88]

Thank goodness for a good advanced accounting course in graduate school, or else i would be totally lost!!

REG 7/13..93
BEC 8/24..85
FAR 10/16
AUD 11/28

[Anonymous]

FARBEhind pls i need yr help for the FAR exam? have u finally passed FAR?

pls any ideas on areas to concentrate?…. just general info

[FARbehind]

Hey elsie, long time no see… How have you been? I know you passed REG long time ago, but didn't you pass FAR as well? I thought you passed back in May?

I haven't passed yet. This is my only exam left. No remedy found yet. Do you have good advice for me? –Nov13

aud,bec,reg-passed
far-->75 Done!!!!!
ethics-100

[Anonymous]

i fell sick and cldnt take far so i restarted to study this month and hopefully can take asap preferably by oct 1, but its a bit much so not sure………any tips wld really help.

[75 CPA]

If you feel like there is a huge gap between what is in the book and and what is in YOUR mind, do not panic. Some people read once and remember everything! Some people need more time. There is nothing wrong with this! We are all different. I strongly recommend that you DO NOT RUSH!!! I took 5 months to study FAR. FAR has far, far, far more material than any of the other exams. Review, learn something new and review over and over again. Additionally, do not forget to take breaks!!

REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! You don't want to forget and get frustrated again… right?

The goal is just to crosss the finish line, even if you only crawl across the finish line. 17% to 25% of CPA candidates quit. Do not be one of them. Discouragement is a luxury that you cannot afford. The will to prepare is vital!

I spent two years chained to my computer for these CPA exams. Now I am a free man!

No one ever does anything alone, not even these CPA exams. I offered my plan for these exams to God. Last Saturday I hosted a dinner at a local restaurant for 14 of my prayer warriors. Today I have an interview for a great CPA job that is directly tied to two of my prayer warriors!

Good luck to all of you in your struggles with these exams.

[Author]

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