[Biff Tannen]

Hello All,

I screwed up – I began studying for FAR this Summer and was on a roll, I was scheduled to take FAR in early October but I switched jobs and moved cities, and it’s been a month since I’ve opened up my Gleim book, so I’m sure most of the information I learned is not memortized anymore. I was 75% done with my study material and have not even touched bonds, leases, business cominstions, derivatives, etc. My plan of attack is to pick up where I left off (bonds) and continue, then just run through crazy MCQ’s for all the other chapters that I probably forgot. Per my NTS, the last day I can schedule FAR is 11/26, so I have no choice but to take FAR or lose the $250 scheduling fee. Should I try to cram for FAR in the next 5 weeks (while working full time in a big 4), or should I take the loss and schedule FAR next year?

Thanks

[Painted_Jeans]

U mean you would lose that due to NTS expiring? Rescheduling is like $80 at the most..
If your NTS expires – take the exam, what if u pass? You not losing much, but 4 hrs of your life. It;s better then not taking it and losing money anyway. You paid for this wonderful experience lol so dont let the “ticket” go unused 🙂

[Biff Tannen]

NTS expires on 11/26, so I must take the exam by that day at the latest. From what I understand, I can only schedule a section before the NTS expires, otherwise, I’ll have to pay the full exam fee again. Since my last day to take FAR is 11/26, I have to cram for 6 weeks, which is less than ideal while working full time at a big 4.

[newborn unicorn]

Why not try? I'd vote for taking FAR in this Nov. I'm also working FT in BIG FOUR, and i know how crazy the job is, and i also need to take FAR and AUD in three months at the same time. I failed my FAR last testing window, and due to some personal reasons, it's been two months i have not touched those CPA books. So we both in the same situation and mine is worse than your. Don't lose this opportunity, and trust yourself. If you don't try, how would you know you'll fail?

[SuperAccountingGod]

I agree with everyone. Just take it, you never know what happens. What if you end up passing? At least you'll be getting testing experience. I'm working FT as well and using the ELL study plan I manage to squeeze 4 hours every working day. For you, I would prob take a week to skim through the book or videos, 2 weeks for MCQ, 1 week for rewriting notes, and last week for final review/hitting MCQ on your weakest topics. I have a buddy that got a 91 on FAR in 5 weeks, so it's possible!

[Tim]

You already covered 75% of the material and have 5 additional weeks to study? I don't see the problem here. That should be plenty of time if you're committed enough. I doubt you completely forgot what you studied this past summer. A little refresher should bring it right back.

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