[Anonymous]

Just got back from taking BEC today. I took the exam back in August and score a 70. Had mostly theory questions with only about 20% calculations. I would say this time it was almost 50% calculations. Was definitely surprised. However, for the most part the questions were manageable. I had to flag quite a few just on my first testlet. But as I went back and reviewed them and read them carefully I was able to piece them together. CPAexcel did a good job preparing me for most of them. There were a couple that I did have to straight up guess on though. Hope those were pre-test! I am fairly sure that the testlets got harder as I progressed but not positive (the last time I took them I was sure they got harder).

Simulations went fairly well. I didn’t prepare too much for them other than being familiar with the material. I ended up finishing with about 5 minutes left to spare. I prepared exclusively with CPAexcel and supplemented with the Wiley online testbank. When I took the exam before there were 3 questions/areas that I got wrong that I made sure to know this time around. During this test I didn’t get one single question on any of these areas. Couldn’t believe it and disappointed because I knew I would nail them. Overall, I feel this test could go either way. I am kind of disappointed as I was hoping I could walk out with full confidence that I nailed it but unsure what to think now. On to AUD!

[yankeeaccountant]

@argonaut

you described the same situation I had. I remember that the second testlet was so hard…calculations on what felt like was every question. I remember getting off my budgeted time because of that, but then made it up on the last testlet since it was easier than the first two. I also studied some areas like crazy that I didn't do well the first time and barely got any questions on it at all. I hate how this process this, it would be great if we could leave the testing center with a better idea of how we did. It does sound like you had a good experience though—I am hoping that you get good news soon!

best of luck.

[Anonymous]

@ yankeeaccountant – Thanks, I'm hoping for good news too. I decided to start studying for Audit immediately to take my mind off the exam. The testlets were fairly difficult compared to the first time I took it. I breezed through the whole exam with 45 minutes to spare. This time I felt myself constantly checking the clock to make sure I didn't run out of time.

[yankeeaccountant]

@argonaut

ditto! I finished the exam with literally a couple of minutes left. The first time, I breezed thru also.

I am sitting for Audit this month, Audit is my arch enemy! I can't wait to get this one behind me. Best of luck to you with Audit.

[MCLKT]

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

How much time do you all budget for each testlet and the written communications?

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[Anonymous]

@ mocalakatie – Roughly 30 minutes per testlet. The 2nd and 3rd testlet took a little more than that. I took a quick bathroom break after the first 3 testlets. I believe I started the Written Communication portion with about an hour and fifteen minutes to go.

[Anonymous]

if your testlets got harder, than you have a good chance to pass. i was so sure that i would fail BEC, but ended up passing with a solid score 😀

i like how you immediately start studying for AUD, this is a good strategy. 🙂 Good Luck!!

[Anonymous]

@ atelery – Thanks! Appreciate the support.

[jenuno01]

@Argo, there is still hope! All my testlets in AUD last window seemed very easy, I thought I passed, but ended up bombing it! Hang in there and AUD will get keep your mind busy for sure! Good luck

Class of 2012

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