[jeff]

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[Minimorty]

Hey Guys – I'm taking the FAR section in the next month or so. For those of you who recently took FAR and used the Becker study materials, how much of the ancillary material showed up on the test? Is reading once through enough or do you suggest really knowing the ancillary material as well? Thanks!

[CajunCPA]

I have recently come to the conclusion that I need a sound proof room to study in…I don't know if it's because I'm extremely ADD or if I'm easily irritated when I'm staring at my FAR Becker book. Or perhaps its because I'm studying on my rare 3 day weekend off of work and not attending any family functions to catch up on studying.

Well, if you are out there and feel that you are the only person in the world sitting alone in a room somewhere studying while everyone you know and love is celebrating Easter and their time off, please remember that are not alone. Because those are my plans as well. I guarantee.

REG - 78 Expired 11/24/11 - Oct/Nov 2013
FAR - Retake for the 5th time - Jan/Feb 2013
BEC - Retake for the 4th time - April/May 2013
AUD - Retake for the 3rd time - July/Aug 2013

[Anonymous]

Don't feel bad. Our office is closed this week but I get up at my usual time and go into work (no dogs to bother me) and study for 6 hours. Come home, let dogs out, feed everyone, and then 2 more hours. So instead of enjoying a week off after tax season before hitting audits hard I'm stuck restudying FAR.

[magster]

I am with you – it seems with all these calculations the smallest noise gets me off focus. Here I am thinking I was just too tense lol. Well, I actually get up at 5 am to study before work. On the weekends, I go to the bedroom and yes, this weekend I will NOT take part of the family gatherings. Amazing how this CPA certification robbs you of your life…….

REG - Passed
FAR - Passed
BEC - Passed
AUD - 2-25-12 PASSED - DONE !!!!!!!! WOOHOO

*** One day I will get my life back.... maybe today is the day ***

[Anonymous]

I started restudying for my 5/26 test on Monday and have spent the past week off from work doing one Yaeger module a day. I'm up to Mod 13 D Pensions and feel as if there is absolutely no way I will be able to remember everything and pass this part. I've spent an avg of 8 hrs a day watching videos, taking notes (well over 400 note cards now) and doing MCQs.

[Anonymous]

Has anyone not finished the FAR simulations and still passed the exam?

I took the FAR exam last Wednesday on April 20. The three MC testlets took a LONG time to finish but I felt pretty good about them. I knew mostly all of the concepts on the MCQ. However, I started my Simulations with only 45 minutes left on the exam and completed (in a rush) only 4 out of the 7 short simulations. Considering, the sims hold 40% of the exam weight under the new changes, I am really nervous about how I did.

Also, how was the curving in the first 2011 window?

[Anonymous]

@besuribansuri – Yes, I'm curious about the scoring too….

[momo5]

Hey guys. I'm new to the forum. I will be finishing up my Master's of Accountancy this May and just got a job offer. I wanted to take the Becker FastPass CPA review course over the summer but my organization wants me to start on May 31st. Since I'll have all of May to do nothing, I was wondering if you all think it is a wise decision to study for about 25 days in May and take the FAR section towards the end of May (like May 29th/30th/31st)? Do you all think it is possible to cover all the material and pass it? I'll be using the Becker self-study.

Really appreciate all the help.

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I think its possible, especially if you aren't working. There is alot of material in FAR, but most of it is at least a little familiar, something you've probably had in an accounting class before. Even if you dont pass, the time won't be wasted because you would have at least gotten an intense month of studying out of the way, and you'll have the experiance of already taking it once already.

[magster]

momo5 – I suggest to get your NTS NOW and schedule your exam if you can even still get a spot. Since you want to take the exam at the end of the window, availibility is limited. There is nothing worse then cutting your4 weeks studytime even shorter because the only available spot is middle of May.

REG - Passed
FAR - Passed
BEC - Passed
AUD - 2-25-12 PASSED - DONE !!!!!!!! WOOHOO

*** One day I will get my life back.... maybe today is the day ***

[magster]

dhuffman – I am taking FAR on 5/26 as well……

REG - Passed
FAR - Passed
BEC - Passed
AUD - 2-25-12 PASSED - DONE !!!!!!!! WOOHOO

*** One day I will get my life back.... maybe today is the day ***

[Anonymous]

magster-has a good point. It can take awhile for the application to sit to get approved, and then takes more time to select your sections, receive your payment notification, and then get your NTS, and then actually schedule the exam.

[Anonymous]

And if you run into the problem I did you could be stuck taking it before you feel prepared. The Ok Accountancy Board had IT issues that cost me a week of time and so instead of the 30th like I wanted, I'm stuck with the 26th at 8 am. It's a 2 hour drive to the site for me and there is construction on the highway in front of the center which makes the drive all the more stressful. If I pass this time it will be a miracle.

Good luck to you magster!

[Anonymous]

@besuribansuri

Might be some luck involved with regard to not finishing some of the simulations. It would be great if the simulation they toss is one of the ones you didn't finish. I also read that if you're in a time crunch, skip the research simulation – it's worth one point.

[momo5]

Thanks a lot everyone for the replies. I looked online and one of the testing centers near me (~ 30 minutes away) has an open test date for May 25th. There's another one that is about 1 hours and 45 minutes away that has an open slot for the 27th. Both are for 12:30 P.M. Do you guys suggest I take the extra two days and take the test at the testing center that is about 2 hours away? Any and all suggestions would be helpful. If I do it on the 27th, I'll have about 22 days of studying as my last final is on the 4th of May. Think it's doable? I kind of want to try it because if I push it any later, it'll only get harder because I'll be working full-time.

I just got the coupon from my state board and paid the testing fees earlier today. Expecting to get my NTS in about 4 days hopefully.

Thanks.

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