[005]

So, saying I’m short on time is an understatement. I am officially 11 days away from the exam and I still haven’t finished studying my material. (Never mind reviewing; I’m talking studying). I am about 100 pages away from finish my review materials. So what I decided to do was finish reading the materials (within hopefully the next 2-3 days) and then just going overload on the multiple choice questions.

Normally when studying, I would 1. watch lecture, 2. read book 3. answer questions/sims on CPAExcel 4. take notes of book and any questions I had trouble with.

So what I think I should do now is – skip lectures and questions/sims and just finish the material ASAP and then just do a gazillion multiple choice questions and sims until exam date comes. (leaving 7 full days for that since I took off of work). I ordered the Ninja MCQ so I would be bouncing back and forth with the Ninja MCQs and the CPAExcel ones.

What do you guys think? I know I’m short on options here but Tax season ruined my study plans; coworker had to leave on emergency so I had to pick up his work. Oh well, here goes nothing.

Thanks!!

BEC - ✔
REG - ✔
AUD - ✔
FAR - 11/29/14

CPAExcel, Ninja MCQs, and a sh*t ton of coffee

[Kimboroni]

You can try that, and just watch the lectures a bit for areas that you're having trouble understanding. Hammering MCQs is really important, so that's a good focus for your time.

I understand not wanting to reschedule the test, but can you reschedule to give yourself a little more time? Or do you have sections expiring? Times could open up later in May as other people reschedule, or you could take it in July if it's just not sticking.

But you can do a lot of studying with a full week off work. Just don't burn yourself out.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[Kimboroni]

You can try that, and just watch the lectures a bit for areas that you're having trouble understanding. Hammering MCQs is really important, so that's a good focus for your time.

I understand not wanting to reschedule the test, but can you reschedule to give yourself a little more time? Or do you have sections expiring? Times could open up later in May as other people reschedule, or you could take it in July if it's just not sticking.

But you can do a lot of studying with a full week off work. Just don't burn yourself out.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[005]

@Kimboroni thanks for the prompt reply. I wish I could re-schedule, but my NTS expires the next day =/ (on 23rd) so I got no choice, unfortunately.

BEC - ✔
REG - ✔
AUD - ✔
FAR - 11/29/14

CPAExcel, Ninja MCQs, and a sh*t ton of coffee

[005]

@Kimboroni thanks for the prompt reply. I wish I could re-schedule, but my NTS expires the next day =/ (on 23rd) so I got no choice, unfortunately.

BEC - ✔
REG - ✔
AUD - ✔
FAR - 11/29/14

CPAExcel, Ninja MCQs, and a sh*t ton of coffee

[Not a Quitter]

Your plan sounds good but if I were you I wouldn't bounce back and forth. I'd just stick with what you've been using

FAR- 85 I'm DONE!
BEC- 75
REG- 60,60,75
AUD- 74,74,83

CPAExcel used for BEC, AUD, REG
Exam Matrix used for FAR plus NINJA Blitz, cpareviewforfree and a little CPAExcel

[Not a Quitter]

Your plan sounds good but if I were you I wouldn't bounce back and forth. I'd just stick with what you've been using

FAR- 85 I'm DONE!
BEC- 75
REG- 60,60,75
AUD- 74,74,83

CPAExcel used for BEC, AUD, REG
Exam Matrix used for FAR plus NINJA Blitz, cpareviewforfree and a little CPAExcel

[Kimboroni]

Gotcha. Well, then, just go for it! I think you have a good plan.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[Kimboroni]

Gotcha. Well, then, just go for it! I think you have a good plan.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[005]

awesome thanks!! well, here it goes!

BEC - ✔
REG - ✔
AUD - ✔
FAR - 11/29/14

CPAExcel, Ninja MCQs, and a sh*t ton of coffee

[005]

awesome thanks!! well, here it goes!

BEC - ✔
REG - ✔
AUD - ✔
FAR - 11/29/14

CPAExcel, Ninja MCQs, and a sh*t ton of coffee

[GSU-CPA]

What section are you on. I am taking my exam on the 27th and i am on module 35 video 10 of 12.

I wish i started with tax and then finished off with business law considering that is only 20% of the test.

REG-77
BEC -Waiting on score May 5th
AUD - May 30
FAR - Q3 depending on if i pass above two in Q2

[GSU-CPA]

What section are you on. I am taking my exam on the 27th and i am on module 35 video 10 of 12.

I wish i started with tax and then finished off with business law considering that is only 20% of the test.

REG-77
BEC -Waiting on score May 5th
AUD - May 30
FAR - Q3 depending on if i pass above two in Q2

[sstephenson]

Do TONS of MCQ and re-write NINJA notes if you have them. They are great!

REG - 75
BEC - 76
AUD - 76
FAR - 84, DONE 11/9/14!

[sstephenson]

Do TONS of MCQ and re-write NINJA notes if you have them. They are great!

REG - 75
BEC - 76
AUD - 76
FAR - 84, DONE 11/9/14!

[jpowell31]

i'm in the same boat – work really drilled me down this quarter and i only have this and next window to pass FAR before my AUD expires so i'm doing it anyway. no lectures for me – just getting through the MCQ and will watch lectures or youtube if something's not sticking. this is my last exam so i know the lectures waste time and aren't what i remember when things finally stick.

i'm studying properly though – not skipping over anything and the day or two before this round i'll just blitz a bit of everything. i know it's not likely i'll pass this time around (something that's really help calm my anxiety and in turn allowed me to take the breaks i need and focus!!) so when i resume studying 4 days after the exam i can just jump back in and put in another solid month or two knowing really how to go about the retake. if i do pass this month, it'll be nothing short of a miracle – something i'm not used to so maybe it's in our cards! good luck!

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