[jeff]

This is for people taking their exams in the January/February 2010 testing window.

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

CPA Exam Score Release Predictions:

https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-scores-results-january-february-2010-wave-1.html

[Anonymous]

Hi guys — I am using Becker's 2010 version to prepare for FAR. I've noticed several people comment that they used more than one set of preparation material to prepare for FAR…using the second company's materials as supplemental, etc. Does any one know what might be a good company to use as supplemental material?

[havetopass]

Ok, so I failed FAR & have sucked it up and am ready to knock this out in this next window. Taking REG on 1/16/10. I'm planning on retaking FAR the last week of February. Does anyone have any tips for restudying the material? Obviously, my study plan didn't work if I studied over 115 hours for that exam & failed by 2 points. Any tips or ideas?

Oh & Jeff, thanks so much for everything that you do. I did not find this website until this Fall, but I am amazed by the support from this website – people emailing their notes, posting words of encouragement, etc. It is very refreshing after the competitiveness that I experience at work to know that there are people who actually want to see others succeed. So thank you for providing all of us with this positive environment!

BEC 76 AUD 86 FAR 81 REG 79

FINALLY FINISHED!!!!

[MadamJ]

CPAWannaBe- I would memorize some of the ratios and formulas. If it's on your exam then it's 1 or 2 pts you get right. I memorized a few of them and went over them again a few times before the exam. Needless to say, it helped me.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, MadamJ! There are just so many, but I know you're right.

[wishfulcpa]

Havetopass- I think it's not all about studying but how you budget your time during the exam. I didn't think I did that great on MCs or Sims but I didn't leave anything out. Research, memos I tried to do everything. I had 10 seconds left when i was done with exam. I passed with an 80. So I think besides review try to see how much time it takes you to do everything…

AUD - 86, REG - 80, BEC - 82, FAR - 01/04

[Anonymous]

Hi Jeff!

I need your advice on which part to take first FAR (took oct26 – got result yesterday 71) or REG (never attempted but have a NTS expiring March). I have 2009 FAR Becker Text – they are saying that it will be good for the first quarter i.e. till Feb2010. If I take FAR, I'm losing on NTS for REG and also my becker classes for REG are in JAN2010 (which I'm going to attend regardless).

If I take FAR after the first quarter – I already have Becker promise it will only cost me $255 for new text and stuff which will be equal to losing a NTS for REG – no additional cost.

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone! Okay, I'm really stuck here…I have taken FAR 3 times and, for me, it's another 72. Here's the thing…I've used Becker and Gleim. I was averaging a 98% on the Becker and a 92% on the Gleim. Now my software is going to be out of date and I have to pass FAR – my last part – before February 10 or I lose AUD…Jeff, do you recommend that I order the full Yaeger course? Or, should I just do the cram???? Please help! At this point, I really don't know what else I can do…I don't know what else I can study. Your input is greatly appreciated!

Happy Holidays everyone!

[Anonymous]

Jeff ! I put in 100%…but I messed up the exam on simulations..improper time management..I think I did great on MCQ's as my score 71 is mainly of MCQ's – I only did the research tab on both sim and one communication tab and one regular question tab on sim…

[Anonymous]

Thank Jeff…I'm concerned right now is which one should I take first REG or FAR?…Once I decide on the part I sould take then I will look for material. I believe Becker is definately not good for simulations and some MCQs are irrelevant – too old

[Anonymous]

Jeff

Should I still be learning SFAS 141? I am very comfortable with SFAS 141R. Do you think they will still test SFAS 141 on the upcoming CPA Exams?

[jeff]

141 has been put to bed…pretty sure about that…141(R) from here on out…

Maan – I would re-take the section you just sat for…you're more likely to retain more of your previously-studied info that way.

[Anonymous]

Thanks….that puts my mind at ease

[Anonymous]

Thank you very much Jeff

[havetopass]

wishfulcpa, thanks. think you're right. i scored a 73. like you, i literally had 15 seconds left. i skimmed over some of the parts of the sims that, had i given myself enough time to work, would have been able to complete correctly. i didn't leave anything blank, but also chose to give 3 line communications which obviously what helped a few people pass. ughhhh i made a 73 on audit the first time & made an 86 the second so hopefully that will happen with FAR. thanks for the advice! next time, i will not triple check all of my MCQ. and will take more practice exams timed.

BEC 76 AUD 86 FAR 81 REG 79

FINALLY FINISHED!!!!

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your input Jeff! I did sign up for your Club 75 and just spoke with Dr. Yaeger on the phone and ordered his review for FAR! I cannot thank you enough! I'll be sure to post and let you all know how the Yaeger review goes…I'm much more hopeful now! Again, thanks!

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