[jeff]

Welcome to the FAR CPA Exam study group for October, November, and December 2018 exams. 🙂

Please introduce yourself & when you’re taking your exam (approximate timeframe).

FAR Study Group Links and Resources:

1. NINJA Monthly – Full FAR Course for $67/mo
2. How to Study for FAR with NINJA Only
3. How to Pass FAR in 20 Days
4. How to Retake FAR After Failing
5. Video: Study Advice for FAR
6. CPA Reviewed Podcast
7. CPA Exam Score Release Dates
8. NINJA MCQ Trending vs Actual FAR Scores
9. I Passed the CPA Exam!
10. I Passed FAR!
11. NINJA FAR SIMS List by Topic
12. Free CPA Review: FAR

[Ninja-Biker]

Hello, I am taking my FAR on Dec.10, hopefully I can pass it so get it over with,ugh
Could not remember Gov accounting stuffs, it is really giving me a headache.

[Tony73085]

Took BEC yesterday now ready to study for FAR. Good luck everyone.

[ginny.emmer]

Is anyone else having trouble logging in to the Dojo? I can't get in and I'm getting really frustrated. I've already tried clearing my cookies and browsing history, used a new browser, etc but the login attempts keep failing and then i get locked out.

[Tony73085]

Seriously trying to stay motivated…. working full-time and took REG and BEC in October…… Taking FAR end of November and wish I hadn’t scheduled it…… just gonna try and stay motivated and hopefully pass.

[Steve K]

Hi all. I will be taking FAR for the 3rd time this upcoming Saturday. Failed my first 2 times with a 70. Hoping that “3rd time's a charm.” If you have any advice on how I can boost my score during this last week of studying/review, please let me know.

[pr718]

Hi,

I'm taking FAR November 21st and I'm currently re-reviewing all the material using Becker. I thought I saw something online about Becker having a chart showing differences between US and IFRS. Does anyone know if that exists?

Thanks,

[Rach]

This delayed score release is killing me. Waiting for REG results. Taking FAR on Dec. 1. If I find out that I don't pass either in mid-December, I'm throwing in the towel for a few months/years and letting BEC credit expire. I really can't believe how much I've given up in my life the past 1.5 years just for these exams it's just not worth it anymore. I've missed out on so many family and friend events that they all think I don't want to hang out with anyone anymore….really making my life a living hell and has driven me to a deep deep depression. Probably just isn't the right time/thing for me. UGH.

[Tony73085]

I know how you feel. I took REG and BEC early 2017….. got a 73 and 59….. decided to finish my masters which I did and was so much easier than passing these exams….. I took REG and BEC this October….. something possessed me to sign up for FAR this month as well…. I’m drained but trying to push through…. my FAR exam is on Nov 28. I should receive all 3 grades at the same time. I hope I pass. If I don’t I’ll really be upset. Good luck to you.

[Linda]

Hi Everyone,

I have been following this site since 2016 and it has been extremely helpful reading everyone's stories. I've been studying for FAR off and on since 2015! My 1st result was TERRIBLE and it made me question whether I can actually pass this exam. I decided to invest in a private tutor and my score jumped 20 points. its almost 2019 and I am still studying for this exam. Anyways my exam date is December 8th. Good luck everyone.

[Kimberly]

@Rach – I just wanted to say that I truly understand where you are coming from. I feel a bit like I was in your shoes last fall, around this time of year. I had only BEC passed and, due to all the delays, I was waiting months while feeling like my life was hanging on the line in the meantime. I missed so many things and left so many other events early. And it absolutely was depressing. I have no doubt it affected my mental health (and caused me to gain 20+ lbs which I am still working to lose!). I just wanted to tell you that you are not alone in feeling the way you do. This test has a way of dragging you down, and we shouldn't let it. But sometimes it is hard to not let it.

Whatever happens, take a little bit of time to re-assess and let your gut tell you what to do next and what is best for you. I wish you the best of luck in your remaining studies and I hope you get positive news in December. Sending hopeful thoughts!

@Tony73085 (congrats on the masters!)
@Linda (wow – a 20 point jump – so inspiring!)

Good luck to both of you and everyone else taking FAR this quarter! Go get it!

[ahugemistake]

Have FAR scheduled for next friday and I am sweating! Used CPAExcel all the way through asides from Ninja audio and notes. The MCQs are similar so I stuck with Wiley. I don't know where to focus. I have reviewed all the material in the last month, and I'm going back and doing MCQs and keep messing up over little things. I don't know if they will be on the exam or not but I am panicking. Still feel myself getting really anxious around bond effective interest rate problems. I am very comfortable with non-profit and governmental section, as I work in governmental accounting. I can only do like 100 MCQs a night before I burn out.

As you can see from my scores below, I've gotten pretty lucky before. I don't want to rely on luck this time. Any advice on doing a final prep system that has worked for you would be appreciated!

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

[jeff]

Sorry – this study group got un-sticked…here's to everyone making the final push in Q4! Finish strong.

– jeff

[jeff]

Q1 Study Groups also open: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/far-study-group-q1-2019/

[bookdidi7]

Hi, taking my FAR exam for 3rd time on Dec 6th. Have been using Roger CPA review and just started with Ninja review as well. Would LOVE to pass it this time!

[bookdidi7]

Hi, totally agree T Accounts are the way to go. I was struggling with cash to accrual and cash flows and practicing the T-Accounts and “Changes” to balance sheet accounts has helped a ton.

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