[Gerg, CPA]

So i passed FAR on my 1st try with a 78, but just lost the credit.

How do I re-study for FAR? Same way I studied before? Last time i used strictly the Becker self-study stuff. I was thinking about using Roger’s CRAM course since I’ll only have about 6 weeks after the October 15th tax deadline and before the end of the 4Q window.

Anyone?

Also, I believe I have the 2011 Becker stuff (took the test January 2012). Are those materials still good? If I get Roger’s Cram course, i will probably just use Becker’s MCQ/practice tests, and not watch the videos

FAR - 1/26/2012 - PASSED (78, but Lost credit), re-do 11/27/2013 - PASSED (87)!
AUD - EPIC FAIL, 71, 69; 68; 5/25/2013 - PASSED (85)!
REG - 10/1/2012 - 72; 7/1/2013 - 73 UGH, 10/1/2013 - PASSED (85)!
BEC - 2/28/2013 - PASSED (82)!
Licensed CPA!

Used Becker self-study materials (just this for FAR original & REG #1), WileyTestBank, NINJA notes/audio, and Roger cram course for AUD #5, REG #3 & FAR reboot. CPA!

[Anonymous]

I don't know if FAR has changed since 2011, so can't comment on that part…but otherwise, I would've said study the same way, since you know that provided you with the information to pass! I've heard really good things about Roger's, though, so getting his CRAM course might be a good way to go about things. But mentally, think of it as starting from the bottom and working your way up again, because, of course, you're not going to remember many details from Jan 2012!

I was actually just looking at Roger's CRAM courses a couple minutes ago. They're cheaper than I'd remembered…definitely something I will consider if I get frustrated with my current materials!

[Anonymous]

Your story is exactly like mine.. I took Far in 2010 and passed first try with a 78 and then lost credit.

Was IFRS included in your study materials? If not you definitely need new materials. I would at the least get the ninja notes and/or audio to help if you don't get a new review course. I personally did get new materials for 2013.

[fuzyfro89]

2011 exam was the one that added IFRS and a lot of other stuff. I don't think there have been many changes, but you will need to verify that. Since its been 18 months, you will probably have to redo the entire thing. Stinks, I know!! However, I'm positive it will go a lot faster since you've already been at the passing level before. Things will hopefully click much faster. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I had a 2011 review course I was using prior to purchasing the 2013 Roger CPA lecture videos and materials. It was my experience that the 2013 materials from Roger had much more IFRS than what I was using for the 2011 material. I was surprised on exam day by the amount of IFRS questions I received compared to what was covered in my 2011 exam review program. I didn't use Becker though so i am not sure if it would be the same for you. Good luck – I would say yes put just as much into study time for this exam as you did before.

[evesocal]

Took FAR in January 2013. Lots and lots and lots of IFRS. Lots. Yuk.

B: 75
R: 80
A: 77
F: 81
Ethics: 84, 92 and done!
Licensed in California

[Gerg, CPA]

the 2011 stuff did have IFRS. Maybe i will get the Roger cram course & ninja notes & just use Becker for their MCQ's & SIMs

FAR - 1/26/2012 - PASSED (78, but Lost credit), re-do 11/27/2013 - PASSED (87)!
AUD - EPIC FAIL, 71, 69; 68; 5/25/2013 - PASSED (85)!
REG - 10/1/2012 - 72; 7/1/2013 - 73 UGH, 10/1/2013 - PASSED (85)!
BEC - 2/28/2013 - PASSED (82)!
Licensed CPA!

Used Becker self-study materials (just this for FAR original & REG #1), WileyTestBank, NINJA notes/audio, and Roger cram course for AUD #5, REG #3 & FAR reboot. CPA!

[thehip41]

Just spend the money and get 2013 FAR stuff. You don't want to mess around with old books and then get a 73 on your retake. The last thing you want is to half *** it now and lose OTHER sections because of it. Just do whatever you can to pass FAR this time. That includes getting new material and learning the IFRS stuff.

Remember, you passed 18 months ago. You got a 78. It's possible that if you took the FAR 3 weeks after you passed you might have scored a 73 (variance, getting more questions on your weak areas, a couple mistakes on questions you know)

So just because you passed a long time ago, doesn't mean anything now.

As Jeff says, you have a 0 right now, just start from the beginning.

FAR - 83
AUD - 73 92
BEC - 83
REG - 88

Licensed CPA in the state of Michigan

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