[cpa1988]

Whats the best way to prepare for FAR if I have 8 days to cover half of the material? I work at a Big 4 and have been working long hours 7 days a week. I imagine i’ll be retaking this exam, but just wondered if anyone had any tips for the best way to cover a large amount of material in a short amount of time. I have becker but its laughable to think I can get through all the lectures/ mc/ sims in 8 days. Any ideas?

[Anonymous]

-Read the book

-Do MCQs

Ditch the lectures, and I'd say ditch the SIMs, too.

[Java230]

Focus on getting as many MCQs done as possible. Look up everything you get wrong to understand why. Make yourself little notes on formulas you run across while doing MCQs.

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[Anonymous]

As much multiple choice as you can handle. That's some heavy material for 8 days but some people claim to have done it in less. Good luck!

[Martin]

Please let us know if you pass FAR in 8 days, so some of us can feel more pathetic. Good Luck!

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FAR= 72-84
Audit= 73-82
BEC= 74-75
Reg=77

[ajurew1]

Ninja audio helped me learn quickly. Listen while at work if you can. It might get you a few extra points.

BEC - 84 (4/13/2013)
REG - 82 (10/17/2013)
AUD - 85 (12/5/2013)
FAR - 75 (10/11/2014)

[Determined CPA]

I agree with ajurew1 – the ninja audio helps a lot. Do the Becker questions for lectures 8&9 at least once all the way through. Review cash flows from ch 7, pensions from ch 6 and bonds from ch 5. Then pray to whatever God you believe in, get a good nights sleep the night before and keep us all posted on your score!

Big 4 is rough – I used to work at Big 4 so I understand what you're going through. I remember them giving people 2 days off though as policy to study and sit for the exam. I dont think you can make manager without having the CPA so they try and help as best they can (laughable, I know!) Maybe try that for your next exam!

Best of luck =)

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[mt3130]

MCQs by the truckload. Don't waste time reading the book with how little available time you have between now and the exam.

REG - 90 (08/2014) - Study Time = 6 days
FAR - 89 (10/2014) - Study Time = 9 days
BEC - 83 (11/2014) - Study Time = 4 days
AUD - 89 (01/2015) - Study Time = 2 days

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Application mailed - 2/5/15
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