[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

[zena]

TheUGACPA, the following is from Jeff's interview with AICPA (you can read more at: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-curved-myths-debunked-my-interview-with-the-aicpa/ )

AICPA: There are several possible reasons why some scores are released faster than others. If psychometric analysis is required, for example, the scores of all candidates who took a particular examination version — whether passing, failing or on the brink — are held until the analysis is completed. For those who took AUD, FAR or REG, the “second reads”of written communication responses may also be a factor. “Second reads” are additional reviews of essays for candidates whose scores are close to passing.

FAR 86 | BEC 94 | AUD 90 | REG 85
All done! used Becker

[FARaway]

promethius

I just spoke with a rep @ NASBA. He said I should expect to see my score in march and that nothing else would be released for FAR. now I need to decide if I want to study all through March just in case.

[jmjones4]

FARaway – I am right there with you. I sat on 1/13 and apparently in wave 2. I have passed the two i have gotten scores back for, but I am now waiting on Reg and Far (Reg is for sure in wave2). I dont want to waste a whole month by not studying if I failed, but at the same time I dont want to be busting it for a month only to find out I passed. I am leaning toward taking a mental month and just getting back into it if I have to. Let's keep our fingers crossed we dont have to study for this monster ever again!

BEC - 79; FAR-79, AUD-80, REG-80

HOLY CRAP I DID IT!!!!

[rzzcpa]

I got my grade last night, 87! All done with studying! I'm from CT, but I know some of my co-workers haven't received their scores yet. Probably tonight the scores will be released…Good luck everyone!

[AARON]

Advice needed,

I have my exam in exaxtly one week.

I'm still struggling with the following topics (sadly they are all important topics): 1) Leases 2) Bonds/Annuities 3) Pensions

1) What do you all suggest I do to become more comfortable with these topics? Keep working MC? SIMs?

2) How important are these issues come exam day, I know all these topics are sure to be tested, but which topics are more likely to have more questions? I'm having a hard time distinguishing that using Becker's breakdown…

Thanks in advance.

? AUD - 87 (8/12/09)
? REG - 77 (1/15/10
? BEC - 77 (1/6/09 - Expired) / 79 (11/18/10)
? FAR - 75 (2/11/11)

[Anonymous]

I would like the same advice as glogo. Those are my weak areas as well, and my plan has just been to do as many multiple choice as possible and to re-read the book. Wondering if I should be doing sims too.

[needtopass]

For glogo2384 and CantTakeIt-

I think that most people feel that they are weak in these three areas. I took Financial first in Nov (got a 69) and then Feb 1st (looks like I'm in Wave 2). My exams were completely different, so there is no way to predict if one topic will be more heavily tested than another.

My advice is to remember the phrase that Financial is a mile wide and an inch deep. Learn to be a little proficient at everything, rather than trying to dig down and master everything about pensions or bonds. The Becker MCQ's are great- do the supplemental questions too. I didn't do simulation practice as much as I should have, but I didn't feel that my simulations were too bad. I think that if you get through most of the Becker questions, you will be fine.

One last thing- leave time for your communications. They make up 10% of your score. I always go straight for the communication when I open the simulation. I rough it out and try to look up the answers using the research tab. Then I tackle the rest of the sim. After I am done, I re-work my memo.

Hope this helps- Good luck!!

[AARON]

Needtopass – this helps a lot!

? AUD - 87 (8/12/09)
? REG - 77 (1/15/10
? BEC - 77 (1/6/09 - Expired) / 79 (11/18/10)
? FAR - 75 (2/11/11)

[jeff]

Update #10: Today, 219 AUD, 1183 FAR & 6148 REG scores released by the AICPA

[jmjones4]

Oh yay! Now I get to cross my fingers and pray that I am in the release. Congrats to everyone who got passing scores yesterday!

BEC - 79; FAR-79, AUD-80, REG-80

HOLY CRAP I DID IT!!!!

[RBFA]

omgomgomgomgomgomg

I have AUD in the morning. I was pretty much resigned to the fact I had to wait another month to get my FAR score.

[Anonymous]

GOOD LUCK Glogo!!! Hope you are part of the REG scores that were released!! and that you get a pass score before we take Far!!!

[FARgettaboutit]

I sat for FAR on 2/8…any hope of being in Wave 1??

[Anonymous]

My coworker sat for FAR (in CA) on 2/8 and he received his scores yesterday.

[AARON]

Thank you!!! To think I was going to take FAR tomorrow morning with my score being revealed minutes before it… not sure how I would be able to focus…. pass or fail (more so fail). Praying!

? AUD - 87 (8/12/09)
? REG - 77 (1/15/10
? BEC - 77 (1/6/09 - Expired) / 79 (11/18/10)
? FAR - 75 (2/11/11)

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