[ihatestudying]

not sure how this posted 5 times..sorry

AUD - 2/27/12 - 76
REG - 5/31/12 - 78
BEC - 8/31/12 - 77
FAR - 12/6/12 - 76

[kmwgrace]

Next time you start a new thread, exit the page before you hit “refresh.” That way you won't have multiple duplicate posts. As far as studying, I haven't taken the exam yet – but I plan to buy Jeff's Ninja Assassin notes upon the recommendation of many people here who have passed. 🙂

~ Kate... MTX!
CPA exam on hold while I homeschool my 6 year old!

[jjm1181]

Um…I've said over and over again that Becker Final Review was good for me. It condensed all the major topics and left out all the filler statements. I listened to the lectures while driving and read the condensed book while on the eliptical. And the obvious…MCQs, MCQs, MCQs.

B 79
A 75
R 78
F 85

[kmwgrace]

What is this Becker “final review” of which you speak? Is it included with the regular Becker materials?

~ Kate... MTX!
CPA exam on hold while I homeschool my 6 year old!

[SeanHath]

My REG words of wisdom are as follows (see my signature for my credentials):

1. Know your definitions! If you can't regurgitate a REG theory to yourself at random, you probably don't understand it enough to be tested on it.

2. Read questions slowly, carefully, and thoroughly! Literally one measly word can alter the answer of a MCQ. As I heard several times in review class, “The CPA Exam is full of transvestites!” Meaning things may not be what they seem at first glance.

3. Be confident! See #1. If you're able to do this, you most likely CAN tackle any questions.

4. Use a study tool that you feel works. I took REG a couple years ago without studying because I was against the wall of an expiring NTS. That was my glorious 55. I took it 3Q '11 after using NINJA/Yaeger Selfstudy and got a 74. I took it in Q4 '11 using Yaeger audio/Wiley test bank, focusing on the damn candidate score report. Turns out I did miserably on everything except for what I missed when i got my 74 and bombed with a 65. Starting in Q1 '12, my employer, who I'm eternally grateful to, sponsored my enrollment in Becker Live Review class and the Becker Live Final Review. IN MY OPINION, Becker is work every penny of the astronomical price because it worked for me. Yaeger wasn't my style and the “go it alone” treatment wasn't for me for REG. After the Becker sessions, I was able to go over each definition, theory, and acronym in the book and I got the score to prove it.

Did I need a 91 on REG to pass? Absolutely not, but it was a personal victory over my nemesis!!!!

Licensed as of July 17, 2012!

BEC [68, 76]
AUD [75, 89]
FAR [56, 82]
REG [55, 74, 65, 91]

[SeanHath]

@kmwgrace

I have a 2012 Becker Final Review for REG I can set you up with (for a nominal fee). It's totally worth it, IMHO.

Licensed as of July 17, 2012!

BEC [68, 76]
AUD [75, 89]
FAR [56, 82]
REG [55, 74, 65, 91]

[kmwgrace]

Sean, thanks for the offer. I'm actually planning to buy the NINJA Assassin notes as soon as I get my paycheck today, I should be okay with those + the Becker materials I already have (cd's, flashcards, books). I just wondered if “Final Review” is different that what I have.

~ Kate... MTX!
CPA exam on hold while I homeschool my 6 year old!

[SeanHath]

@kmwgrace It doesn't have any different material than the full Becker materials, it's just an extremely condensed wrap-up of everything in the full materials… VERY condensed!

Licensed as of July 17, 2012!

BEC [68, 76]
AUD [75, 89]
FAR [56, 82]
REG [55, 74, 65, 91]

[Anonymous]

My advise is to read very carefully and pay attention to words sush as lower, lowest, higher, highest etc. Do not pay attention to anyone even the study material to what to study/concentrate on and what not to study. Study/Read everything..Everything is important. After that do the homework, all of it, to make sure that you have understood the concepts. I did the homework twice and the week prior to the exam went over the supplemental questions and took the quizes. I studied with Becker 2011 book and my exam was in February 2012. I studied every Sat and Sunday and during the week app one hour a day. My total hours of studying accumulated to app 130 hrs in a span of 1.5 mos. I sat for the exam and although I saw a few questions that I was not sure of, I had the 95% of the test. I passed with 94 which was my first try.You can do it if you put the time. If you study and do the homework, believe me you will pass,and the test will be like a breeze. Trust me on this…

Thank you Becker… FAR, you are next…..

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