[Anonymous]

I am just wondering, can you prepare well for REG in 7 weeks while working full-time? I am taking REG on 4/25/14, and I was originally using Becker because I already had failed REG twice, but I just found out that I passed BEC with a combination of CPAexcel and the 10-point combo. And I don’t necessarily consider last week to be a waste with Becker, but I have decided go back to using a similar strategy to what I did for BEC so I am a bit behind schedule.

TLDR: REG in 7 weeks while working full-time doable or push back exam date?

Here is what I am thinking:

-First 3 and a half weeks: CPAexcel lectures, textbook, and MCQ

-after that, try to write all of ninja notes by Sunday of the 4th week, if finish, move on to next item on list

-do Wiley MCQ and make and review flashcards 5th week, also look at the percentages and go over weak areas in Wiley textbook

-write ninja notes again 6th week, if finish, move on to next item on list

-do Wiley MCQ and review flashcards in 7th week

-In addition, ninja notes and audio in weekend of final 5 weeks

[Study Monk]

I think you can do it!

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Study Monk]

I think you can do it!

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Kimboroni]

Me, too!

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]

Me, too!

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. 🙂

[CPA soon]

I will be taking my third attempt with 4 weeks of study but my focus will be mcq and Ninja notes, not going to waste time on lectures and what not. I already took the exam twice so I am familiar and have old notes. 7 weeks is ideal in my opinion, any longer than that I start forgetting.

FAR - 71, 68, 74, (8/31/14) 78 ✔
REG - 67, 71, 71, (10/18/14) 78 ✔
BEC - (11/29/14) 86 ✔
AUD - 73, (4/4/15) 86 ✔

I can't believe this is over! 2 years and 3 months..

[CPA soon]

I will be taking my third attempt with 4 weeks of study but my focus will be mcq and Ninja notes, not going to waste time on lectures and what not. I already took the exam twice so I am familiar and have old notes. 7 weeks is ideal in my opinion, any longer than that I start forgetting.

FAR - 71, 68, 74, (8/31/14) 78 ✔
REG - 67, 71, 71, (10/18/14) 78 ✔
BEC - (11/29/14) 86 ✔
AUD - 73, (4/4/15) 86 ✔

I can't believe this is over! 2 years and 3 months..

[Kaymans]

Definitely do-able. I studied REG for about 7 weeks while working full time. I probably did 3 hours a night and 8 hours Sat and Sunday. I really liked using CPA excel for REG because I knew the information was the most updated and it was helpful going through problems with a lecturer.

Audit: 91
FAR: 87
REG: 87
BEC: 86

7 months, full-time employee, self-study with Becker (All), CPA excel (REG), Wiley textbook (FAR) and testbank (All)

[Kaymans]

Definitely do-able. I studied REG for about 7 weeks while working full time. I probably did 3 hours a night and 8 hours Sat and Sunday. I really liked using CPA excel for REG because I knew the information was the most updated and it was helpful going through problems with a lecturer.

Audit: 91
FAR: 87
REG: 87
BEC: 86

7 months, full-time employee, self-study with Becker (All), CPA excel (REG), Wiley textbook (FAR) and testbank (All)

[Anonymous]

@Kaymans

For REG, did you find Becker to be of any use or help? I currently have Becker for REG but I am thinking of canceling it and getting a refund. My online class starts 3-24-14 so I have until then to cancel. I already have CPAexcel, Ninja Notes, Ninja Audio, Wiley Test Bank, and Wiley textbook. This combo helped me pass BEC, and I am hoping it will do the same for REG.

[Anonymous]

@Kaymans

For REG, did you find Becker to be of any use or help? I currently have Becker for REG but I am thinking of canceling it and getting a refund. My online class starts 3-24-14 so I have until then to cancel. I already have CPAexcel, Ninja Notes, Ninja Audio, Wiley Test Bank, and Wiley textbook. This combo helped me pass BEC, and I am hoping it will do the same for REG.

[mla1169]

I wouldn't ever study longer than 7 weeks for an exan including. reg. These exams dont lend themselves to long term memory, short term is really the key.

working full time you should be getting no less than 20 hours a week in and more like 25-30 if you're not adding kids, school, or ill family members to the mix.

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[mla1169]

I wouldn't ever study longer than 7 weeks for an exan including. reg. These exams dont lend themselves to long term memory, short term is really the key.

working full time you should be getting no less than 20 hours a week in and more like 25-30 if you're not adding kids, school, or ill family members to the mix.

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[005]

I don't know, but it's exactly what I'm doing, so I hope we can do it !! Just gotta bust our ass from now until then

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

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

[005]

I don't know, but it's exactly what I'm doing, so I hope we can do it !! Just gotta bust our ass from now until then

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

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

[Kaymans]

I only had Becker textbooks so I don't know what the online classes are like. I stayed away from Wiley for REG because the text was very overwhelming; however, I do recommend the MC questions at the end of each chapter,

I think CPAexcel is pretty solid for REG.

Audit: 91
FAR: 87
REG: 87
BEC: 86

7 months, full-time employee, self-study with Becker (All), CPA excel (REG), Wiley textbook (FAR) and testbank (All)

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