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I need to restudy for FAR and I don’t know where to begin. I don’t necessarily want to watch all the lectures again since that didn’t help much the first time around. is it better to re read the book and just use the lectures a a supplement when you need more detail or explanation? any advice?

Thanks!

REG - 89
FAR -66,73, 80
AUD - 84
BEC -67. 80

[Anonymous]

I used the Ninja Notes for FAR as an added supplement. But go to the library and check out “Intermediate Accounting: Demystified”. And then also use accountingcoach.com. Both sources actually have examples that walk you through on how to learn the basics.

The Ninja Audio may be something good to check into. I think hearing it over and over again would be nice.

Go to Wal-Mart and buy a whiteboard for $20 and then pretend you're actually teaching the lectures. There's something about teaching it that helps learn FAR easier.

You can do this, so make the journey fun!

[Anonymous]

I am currently re-studying for FAR and I agree with Chris on the Ninja notes. I would start by reading those very thoroughly and also your personal notes. If you don't have notes you wrote during the lecture, that is probably a large reason you didn't get as much out of them last time. NINJA 101 is to put the highligher down and write notes 🙂

I would then suggest taking a practice test. You may do really crappy on it but it will give you a decent idea of where you are weak. Focus on those section for a week, then take another practice test. Rinse and repeat. When I took FAR back in January I did the lectures and all that jazz for a good while and got a 66 or a 69 or something. In May I studied for 4 days doing what I said above and got a 72. Sure it isn't a pass but it is sure did show some improvement. I also did the same as above for REG and passed after 2 weeks of studying. Your study habits may not be the same as mine but it is always helpful to consider how others do it.

Good luck!

[Trisha]

I am currently restudying FAR… I used Becker solely first time through. I watched the lectures and highlighted like they said to and did all the MC. First attempt was a 72. That was last November. Per Jeff's advice, I am rewatching the lectures taking my own notes. This seems to be a MUCH better approach. I am also supplementing with Ninja Audio and Notes and Wiley's test bank. I listen to the Ninja audio at work and when I workout and have also listened while taking notes on my Ninja notes. This helps because it provides a condensed version of the Becker overload. I also feel like the Wiley test bank is super helpful because it has a different set of questions. I have a tendency to memorize the answer instead of really understanding the concepts. This helps me here. At least I am hoping so 🙂 My next exam is the end of this month. I am almost done with lectures, and plan on hammering the MC and sims the last two weeks along with rewriting notes. Ugh. So much to learn! Best wishes with your studies!!!

REG 72, 86 and DONE!!!
BEC 80 🙂
FAR 72, 78 🙂
AUD 73, 76 🙂

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