[pcm]

Got a 72. Performance report said I was weak in State local gov’t, Select fin transactions and SIMs. Would you hit those hard or go back and study everything again? I have 60 days. TY!

[Steven K]

I think that most people would agree with me and say that you should study everything over again. You're not studying for an additional 3 points but rather a 75. Everyone learns a little differently but I would say don't even bother with the SIMS. Focus on drilling the MCQ's in your review week and you should have enough background to do well on the SIMS too!

[A_Rish]

With 8 weeks I'd say you have plenty of time to do a full review (with special focus on gov't acct/select transactions, if you feel necessary). You have to be mindful that those reports aren't necessarily accurate with regards to what you know and don't know well. Go by what your review course is telling you your weak areas are. I personally went through all of the SIMs in my review course, plus those on the practice AICPA test. I'd at least hit the ones on the AICPA practice test, as they seem to be more representative of what you'll see on the actual exam.

[Operation_CPA]

Good news is, with some practice on those Gov/NFP areas you will definitely pass. Those are super easy points once you get the mnemonics / basic concepts down. Couple that with mastering some JE TBS and you're good to go. Now, to answer your question, I would definitely start from scratch – it will only benefit you in the long run. Keep the faith!

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