[Anonymous]

I noticed some people that only have 1 exam to take in the Jan/Feb window are choosing to take it very early January. What is the benefit? Why not take your time to study as much as possible or enjoy a little time off in studying and take the test late February? You won’t get your score any sooner than mid to late March anyway.

Am I missing something? What is the benefit of taking the exam early Jan rather than mid to late February? Just curious..

[herbert7890]

I will take REG (My last test) as late in February as I can. I wont get any benefits of booking earlier, but I will have more time to study and less waiting time to receive the results.

FAR 88 - BEC 86 - AUD 90 - REG 85

[Anonymous]

Maybe they will start losing credits in early Jan? Just guessing.

[herbert7890]

That would be one reason to take an exam on January. Another reason could be if you are taking 2 sections on this window. But if a candidate has one part left, it should be taken on February, I strongly believe.

FAR 88 - BEC 86 - AUD 90 - REG 85

[Iwant2baCPA]

You also gotta think about tax season. My NTS expires on 1/28 so I have to take it by then or reapply and repay the fees. And there is no way that I would try to study and sit for the exam during tax season. That's just crazy talk!

REG 89, BEC 86
AUD 81
FAR 1/28/2011
State: CA

[Anonymous]

i hear the benefit is that the exam may be be light on 2011 changes

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