[Anonymous]

Hi guys,

As you can tell from the topic of this post REG didn’t work out the last time. I used Becker the first time -didn’t work, Roger cram + Ninja Mcqs (didn’t get through all the questions-no time) for the 2nd attempt increased my score by 2 points. Now for my 3rd attempt, I decided to purchase the Roger course (really like his teaching style)- will also be supplementing with Ninja mcqs. Just wondering if anyone out there has RECENTLY used Roger and was successful.

Any inputs will be appreciated.

Thanks!

[Sleep Optional]

I failed the 1st time with a 73 (my fault, not the material's), and passed with an 82 in Q3 2014. Don't know if you consider Q3 2014 recent enough.

I passed all 4 parts using Roger Lectures + Wiley CPA Excel Test Bank+ Ninja Notes ( Ninja notes for all sections except BEC).

I love Roger. I most likely wouldn't have gotten it done without him. I used to study with a friend who was using Becker while I used Roger; if I had to use Becker I would have gone insane from all the “ok now, highlight this.” Personally, with the limited cursory experience I had with Becker, I believe Becker teaches the material a little more in-depth. But I wouldn't be able to stay awake for that.

Roger kept me motivated and somewhat interested which is really what I needed the most. It's a marathon race, not a sprint. I wasn't aiming for 99s. I was aiming to just make it across the finish line and Roger was very good at doing that for me. I watched his course lecture videos, not his cram course so I can't tell you how the two compare. You'll still need to do MCQs to fill in the small gaps and to practice but his lecture videos are great.

BEC: ☑ x1 attempt(s)
REG: ☑ x2 ''
AUD: ☑ x1 ''
FAR: ☑ x2 ''

Done!

[moreinfo2013]

Becker did not work for me in any way. I definitely struggled with the teaching style as well. Extremely boring!!!

On the other side, Roger was my saving grace. Instead of memorizing formulas, I was able to understand the material…especially for FAR…and I feel I didn't just pass the exam, but I know the material which is important for me. He is engaging and makes the material interesting. If I were to start again I would not think twice about getting his materials.

[Mika]

I used roger in Q1 2015 and passed with 1st attempt.

His REG lectures are more interesting (compare to FAR) and I suggested you skip his testbank and replaced it with Ninja MCQ.

REG - 80 (02/13/2015) Roger + Ninja Flash Card + Ninja MCQ + Becker's Note
FAR - 84 (05/29/2015) Roger + Ninja MCQ + Some Wiley book questions
BEC - 77 (08/27/2015) Roger + Ninja MCQ + Half Wiley book questions
AUD - 87 (08/28/2015) Roger + Ninja MCQ + Half Wiley book questions

[Mika]

@moreinfo 2013 Yes, he really teaches you “why” instead of “Again..highlight this, underline this, circle this”. Just a little tips, Roger didnt cover stock option well and I suggested you may put in some time to study the Becker R1.4 lecture.

REG - 80 (02/13/2015) Roger + Ninja Flash Card + Ninja MCQ + Becker's Note
FAR - 84 (05/29/2015) Roger + Ninja MCQ + Some Wiley book questions
BEC - 77 (08/27/2015) Roger + Ninja MCQ + Half Wiley book questions
AUD - 87 (08/28/2015) Roger + Ninja MCQ + Half Wiley book questions

[Anonymous]

thank you all for all your inputs. @Mika awesome score and thanks for the advice… I will be sure to read that section in Becker. How long did it take you to get through the chapters for Rogers? what was your study method?

@sleepoptional and moreinfo2013 what test bank did you practice with? Would you also comment on your study method as well. Thanks!!

[Mika]

@cpaimustpass, Watch the lecture (section by section) → Try and complete the Class Question with him (Start writing notes) → Finished the Study Question (keep on writing notes) → Finished the IPQ (keep on writing notes)…then once I completed the whole book, Non-Stop Ninja MCQ (keep on writing notes) until you saw smoke coming out from your ears.

Good luck on REG~~

REG - 80 (02/13/2015) Roger + Ninja Flash Card + Ninja MCQ + Becker's Note
FAR - 84 (05/29/2015) Roger + Ninja MCQ + Some Wiley book questions
BEC - 77 (08/27/2015) Roger + Ninja MCQ + Half Wiley book questions
AUD - 87 (08/28/2015) Roger + Ninja MCQ + Half Wiley book questions

[Sleep Optional]

@cpaimustpass: I used Wiley CPAExcel Test bank for REG. I didn't have to pay for it, but if I did I would have probably gotten ninja test bank for REG instead since it is much more cost friendly. I did use ninja test bank for audit though, and found it to be good.

My study method was:

Watch all Roger Videos in order > Rewrite all Ninja Notes once as a fresher > Do all Test bank problems while flagging questions I either got wrong or was uncertain of > Rewrite Ninja Notes a 2nd time > Redo only the questions I had flagged or got wrong from the first round of questions until I understood most of them > Do as many practice tests until your exam.

Then on test day, show up 60-90 minutes early in the parking lot and read/skim ninja notes so it is fresh in your mind for the exam.

I never sat down and read the Roger textbook for any of the exams. I would glance over it while the videos were going on but I didn't bother to read it completely. My studying method was to bombard myself with MCQs over and over so I can strengthen my weak spots while using ninja notes to constantly refresh my memory.

BEC: ☑ x1 attempt(s)
REG: ☑ x2 ''
AUD: ☑ x1 ''
FAR: ☑ x2 ''

Done!

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