FAR Study Group January/February 2013 - Page 43

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  • February 2, 2013 at 12:34 am #399919
    lbi18
    Member

    Yeah, that's what I figured. I do have the personal time to study and that's exactly why I am studying so much.

    It just seems like I will have the whole month of March to review basically – I'm not sure if that's good or bad.

    FAR - 85
    AUD - 99
    REG - 85
    BEC - 10/4/13 (Waiting)

    Using Becker Self-Study

    February 2, 2013 at 12:41 am #399920
    MCLKT
    Participant

    That's perfect. final month: Week 1 rewrite notes. Week 2 focus on weak areas. Week 3 do overall practice exams and fine tune knowledge in lessor discussed areas. Week 4 do MCQ and SIMS until formulas, mnemonics, and all things FAR are drilled into your brain and you are dreaming FAR dreams. Especially focus on major topics and review your weak areas from week 2. You should be doing progress tests the whole time to know where you are and how you are doing.

    A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
    *NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

    February 2, 2013 at 4:18 am #399921
    lbi18
    Member

    Thanks for the reassurance! I will be spending tomorrow doing a comprehensive progress test for Chapters 1-5. I'm planning on taking 30-40 question progress tests for each chapter. That should give me a good indication as to what I am struggling with.

    FAR - 85
    AUD - 99
    REG - 85
    BEC - 10/4/13 (Waiting)

    Using Becker Self-Study

    February 2, 2013 at 4:23 am #399922
    MCLKT
    Participant

    @Ibi18 🙂 Keep at it. You have a great chance of passing your first test!

    A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
    *NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

    February 2, 2013 at 4:26 am #399923
    lbi18
    Member

    @MCLKT, thanks! I really hope so. I guess what really scares me is that I've never taken a part before, so this anticipation is killing me.

    FAR - 85
    AUD - 99
    REG - 85
    BEC - 10/4/13 (Waiting)

    Using Becker Self-Study

    February 2, 2013 at 4:46 am #399924
    MCLKT
    Participant

    That's understandable. I've sat 3 times now and I still get nervous. BEC was my first, and I was just clueless when it came to studying. I barely did the assigned homework, much less additional MCQs (74). AUD was when I started doing extra practice, but I didn't leave myself enough time for a final review, so I didn't really “know” all of the material (73). I ran out of time when I sat for FAR and got the 74. I just totally lost track during my SIMS. I ended up putting 0's in 3 of them. THREE SIMS all ZEROS! And I still got a 74. I should have passed that one.

    The practice software (Wiley at least) does such a good job at preparing a candidate. The wording, the material, it's just great to practice. That can't be overemphasized.

    I retook AUD and should get my score Tues. This is the first exam I feel like I did everything right, I was ready, and I should pass. I'll be devastated if I get another fail. AND… I'll probably stop offering advice, lol.

    A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
    *NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

    February 2, 2013 at 4:55 am #399925
    lbi18
    Member

    Wow, you must have killed the MCQs then! That's great. Too bad you ran out of time though, I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure you'll knock FAR out of the park this time around.

    I have heard that Wiley provides more simulation preparation than Becker does. Then again, I've also heard that preparing for the simulations is nearly impossible because its completely random. I feel comfortable with Becker to be honest. I like Becker's style of teaching and I think it provides good (but tricky) MCQs.

    FAR - 85
    AUD - 99
    REG - 85
    BEC - 10/4/13 (Waiting)

    Using Becker Self-Study

    February 2, 2013 at 10:28 am #399926
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Exam at 8 am, in full cram mode right now hoping I can catch a few extra points. Normally at this point in time, I am a nervous wreck. For some odd reason I am completely calm. With busy season taking over so much time and the majority of my stress, I actually feel relived to just be focused on my exam today. Hopefully this will be my last CPA exam ever…. Here goes nothing!

    February 2, 2013 at 1:34 pm #399927
    peetree
    Member

    @bebst15 GOOD LUCK! but i'm sure you don't need it, because you're prepared and ready to go!

    HiYA!

    FAR 02/21/13 - 95
    REG 07/02/13 - 87
    AUD 08/02/13 - 94
    BEC 08/30/13 - 85
    Ethics Exam - 90

    Illinois candidate awaiting his license

    Used Becker Self Study | Ninja Audio | Becker Flash Cards | Ninja Notes | Wiley Test Bank

    February 3, 2013 at 1:39 am #399928
    peetree
    Member

    So I've been re-working a lot of homework and have been doing pretty well on it. I also took a comprehensive 90 question practice test over the entire FAR book and got a 91%!!! I'm feeling pretty good as i continue re-working hw but I have this weird thought….

    I'm currently listening to Daft Punk's Alive album right now (great album btw) BUT! I do work better when I'm listening to music…I won't be able to listen to music during the exam.

    Should I be doing this final review sans music to get my head in the correct environment and to more properly simulate exam conditions?

    FAR 02/21/13 - 95
    REG 07/02/13 - 87
    AUD 08/02/13 - 94
    BEC 08/30/13 - 85
    Ethics Exam - 90

    Illinois candidate awaiting his license

    Used Becker Self Study | Ninja Audio | Becker Flash Cards | Ninja Notes | Wiley Test Bank

    February 3, 2013 at 3:35 am #399929
    MCLKT
    Participant

    It's soooo funny you ask this! I do both. When studying, music. Full length practice test, sans music. But, I do have a “safety song” that I sing in my head when I get nervous during the exam. This last go it was Swedish House Mafia, Don't You Worry Child.

    A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
    *NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

    February 3, 2013 at 4:48 am #399930
    nashville79
    Member

    Music – absolutely. I don't think I could swing the # of hours without tunes, although I do agree that it's good to practice without on occasion to simulate the testing environment. Got a few go-to spotify playlists.

    February 3, 2013 at 6:22 am #399931
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Checking in with my FAR folks and happy to see everyone plugging along.

    Still doing MCPs for the next few weeks until test day. Unfortunately tax season is cutting my study time short each day. I'm a little nervous I won't get enough time in.

    The plan is to get up early tomorrow and study I can spend time with the fam for superbowl.

    Keep at it everyone!

    @nashville79 I listen to a pandora station I found called “classical for studying.” Pretty good, some film scores and the like.

    February 3, 2013 at 1:37 pm #399932
    peetree
    Member

    Okay you guys made me feel better.

    I'm gonna still listen to music while Re-working hw but keep it silent when doing full fledged practice exams.

    FAR 02/21/13 - 95
    REG 07/02/13 - 87
    AUD 08/02/13 - 94
    BEC 08/30/13 - 85
    Ethics Exam - 90

    Illinois candidate awaiting his license

    Used Becker Self Study | Ninja Audio | Becker Flash Cards | Ninja Notes | Wiley Test Bank

    February 3, 2013 at 5:11 pm #399933
    nashville79
    Member

    I'm sure this has been addressed in the forum previously, but I'm running tight on time. What's the scoop with Becker F10?At this stage, I'll be lucky to get through all 1-9 with a decent review.

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