[Anonymous]

Not sure what happened when I tried to post this the first time. I think the forum ate it.

Anyway, here’s my situation. I start working at a firm in October and to this date have only passed AUD. My plan is to take REG next Friday, and then retake FAR right before I start working in October. That will leave BEC, however I think out of the 3 exams I have left that will be the most doable to study for while I work.

Thing is, I only just finishing going through the materials for REG. I plan to be done at the latest by Saturday which will leave me Sun-Thur (5 days) to review. I am not worried about business law since I took an entire class on the subject when I was in school and still remember the majority of what will be tested on the exam. Partnership tax is also relatively familiar as I took it at the same time as a master’s class (much more in depth). That just leaves corporate and individual which I only somewhat remember from my master’s classes.

That being said, do you think 5 days of solid review will be enough to give me a shot at REG? I’m not working now so I can spend 12+ hours a day studying, doing MCQ, etc. if that helps at all. Or should I reschedule it for October and take my chances on FAR and BEC while I work?

Thanks in advance.

[Starlight]

I took the week off between Christmas and New Years and studied for REG. Then I continued to review (MCQ,etc) in the two weeks or so before I took the exam in January. I would feel perfectly comfortable with the amount of time that you have.

(Go Bears!)

REG: 86
AUD: 92
FAR: 84
BEC: 87
Ethics: Passed!
Licensed 11/20/12

Supporting my husband on his CPA journey: 75% of the way there!

[titine]

Given the fact that you're comfortable with most of the materials, plus you have free time all day, I say go for it! Just make sure that you stick with the hours since things can get hectic when exam day is coming closer and closer. Best of luck!

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