[EG123]

So the 11/22 score release did not go as I hoped. This is the second time I have taken FAR and I failed again with a 71 (first time with a 65). And while it’s good that I increased my score a good bit, I am still feeling pretty defeated. It was obvious after the 65 that I had to start all over and really get serious about studying. But this time I don’t know if I should just try to crank out some more studying and try it again at the beginning of January? Or should I just try AUD or something else and then come back to it? It’s just super frustrating and I don’t know how to fix my studying or what I should do next. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

[AcctOtaku]

I got my scored released with a 65, I started with 53. From all tips from CPAs who pass the exam, they said pass FAR 1st. From what I see from people who passed, they bought an additional test bank / review course to push themselves another 5-15%+ percentage. I'm buying an additional review course or test bank at this point to help prepare for my 3rd retest. You should consider buying another test bank.

Additionally, we're in the middle of changes of the FAR exam. They're adding and removing content from the exam.

[sandysprotege]

I took a break and switched to REG because I was so overwhelmed. Unfortunately, it took me a year to face my FAR fears and I lost my REG credit. My advice: get FAR over with. In my opinion, it has a wealth of material and takes a while to master. Once I got back into it, I really did not skip an area. Whatever is the most difficult for you, I would start with that first and get it over with. I used Wiley slides and also Bob's videos (Ninja content) for the concepts, Bob (R.I.P.) was instrumental in getting me to conceptually understand FAR. Unlike the other exams, I feel like you can't skim over a topic. You may get a SIM that will intertwine revenue recognition with bonds with classification of assets. Just overprepare is all I can say.

You also have to be honest with yourself. Do you think you didn't pass because of improper time management? OR something you did not understand? I knew during my first FAR failure that I went in not understanding gov't/NFP and that's what killed me. Good luck!

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