FAR Study Group January/February 2013 - Page 2

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  • #399304
    Anonymous
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    Re-taking FAR on Jan 7th after a 71 in October (my first exam). Any tips/advice for what to really study for on a re-take? I'm thinking of picking up some NINJA notes and following Jeff's plan…just hoping I have enough time (just over a month). Good luck to everyone!

    #399305
    Shay
    Member

    ERROR FOUND

    Becker F9—SIM 2.5…(TBS-00008 pg F9.88)

    The Lecture video (class question #11 ) and Simulations (2.5) answers are different for question # 3, 4 5

    anyone found this??, I did not see any updates on becker homepage.

    #399306
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    kreibsome08,

    you've definitely got the right idea about how to re-study.

    I took FAR in February and scored 72. After a full summer and a few other exams, I finally got back to FAR to re-study. Well, long story short, I didn't stick to my study schedule and ended up only reviewing “weak areas”–against my own advice. After all, I was SO close, and the breakdown even said “Stronger” in governmental. Just got results back a couple weeks ago… 65 !! Part of it was pacing during the exam, but mostly I should have reviewed everything better. The chapters I actually re-read were all in the comparable score rating…

    I just want to encourage you to stick to your study plan and really focus, even around the holidays. I know I regret having to retake it.

    All the best to everyone studying this month! 🙂

    #399307
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Hi folks,

    I’m new to the board and am planning on taking FAR in January. This will be the 1st time I’m testing for a section. Nervous and a bit overwhelm considering the breadth of material in FAR. Currently going through the last few Becker lectures and plan on doing MC and simulations remaining of month. Nice way to spend December..lol. Anyhow, I look forward to being part of this group.

    #399308
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I have to admit I'm actually getting excited to take FAR. I basically do this stuff everyday, so I'm hoping it won't be a nightmare. That doesn't mean I'm going to slack on my studying though!!

    #399309
    michaelabs22
    Member

    Anyone else up for a strong week?! I'm going to try to fit 2 1/2 chapters in this week to stay on track.

    A - 10/28/12 - Passed!!!
    B - 11/20/12 - Passed!!!
    F - 11/12/13 - Passed!!!
    R - 02/01/13 - Passed!!!

    Work Experience - Done!
    Ethics Exam - Boom! Done!

    RI Licensed CPA.

    #399310

    I'm in.

    Looking forward to getting my revenge on this exam. It smashed me last time, being my first shot at any of these exams.

    Planning to take in January or February.

    If I can knock FAR and REG out in one testing window, all the better, but definitely not going in until I feel like I have done all I can do..

    Going the NINJA route this time, bring it on FAR.

    B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
    A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
    R 65 - 48 - 45
    F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64

    Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes

    "The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311

    Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
    Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)

    #399311
    MsCPA544
    Member

    Hustlin, if you don't mind me asking, what do you think you did wrong in preparing for this test first time? I am only asking because FAR is my first test coming up in Feb and I am a little unsure what to expect. Sorry if this question is intrusive.

    FAR-7/27/13
    AUD-5/25/13
    REG-NOT SCHEDULED
    BEC-NOT SCHEDULED

    #399312
    Igotthis
    Participant

    I just started studying a week ago and my exam is 2/28. Extremely stressed without a doubt. I am currently using Wiley. How is everyone staying motivated since I feel as I keep studying my motivation decreases with it…

    #399313

    @MsCPA – I think I did everything in the book wrong

    First, I studied for about three months but never really stuck to a schedule. I was behind track when it was go-time.

    Second, I didn't take the exam as seriously as I needed to. I had a lot of coworkers who had already passed tell me that they took it more seriously than they needed too. Not the case with everyone.

    Third, I didn't put enough emphasis on ALL topics.

    And Fourth, I freaked myself out beyond belief when I went to take the test. I find I do so much better now that I know the process at Prometric and go into it with a confidence that I know all I should.

    If you study hard enough to where you can pass each section with 80%, I think you should be fine. I have found that is always the key – how I score on practice correlates to how well I do on exam day.

    Just know that there truly aren't any short cuts. If you don't give it your all, it will show.

    B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
    A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
    R 65 - 48 - 45
    F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64

    Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes

    "The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311

    Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
    Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)

    #399314
    MsCPA544
    Member

    Hustlin, Thanks so much for your answer. I know there are no shortcuts, but the information in FAR is truly overwhelming. I am just a little nervous becuase its my first test, and its FAR!!! But thanks so much for your advice.

    FAR-7/27/13
    AUD-5/25/13
    REG-NOT SCHEDULED
    BEC-NOT SCHEDULED

    #399315
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    @MsCPA544 the best piece of advice I heard was the old saying “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.”

    Whenever I get freaked out about the amount of information to learn for FAR I try to focus on what I have to finish that day in order to cover all of the information by test day. Be honest, if you don't understand something, don't flip the page and move on. Work a few problems until you understand it.

    Just keep plodding along. Use the Ninja method and don't fall behind. This is like one of those classes in college where if you do your homework EVERY night you will do well.

    #399316
    gilbewc
    Member

    I will be taking FAR late Jan/early Feb. I have Roger lectures/textbooks from 2011 as well as Wiley HW and software from 2011. Do any of you think I should upgrade to more current materials? The CSO's have not changed from 2012 to 2013. The 2011 materials have worked for the exams I've taken in 2012.

    FAR - 65, 71, 78(5/29/13)
    REG - 70, 80
    BEC - 71, 78
    AUD - 88

    #399317
    MsCPA544
    Member

    Hey Gilbewc I am also using Roger! We should study together 🙂

    FAR-7/27/13
    AUD-5/25/13
    REG-NOT SCHEDULED
    BEC-NOT SCHEDULED

    #399318
    kmanharris
    Member

    Took FAR on 11/27, it was my first test. I am waiting on my scores but I don't think I did well enough to pass. I thought the MCQ was reasonably difficult and some of the sims were straight impossible. I began studying for it in early September and maybe I was burnt out from the sheer amount of material I had to go through.

    I am waiting for my score and if I fail I plan on taking it again in January. I am using CPAExcel and will start off taking a practice exam to get a sense of what exactly I need help on. Then I will focus on those areas and give myself about 1.5 weeks to do MCQ and sims. Unfortunately, I haven't found a sound way to study for the sims. If anyone has any tips PLEASE throw them my way.

    FAR - 59, 68, 8/30/13
    BEC - 69
    REG - TBD
    AUD - TBD

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