[jeff]

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[Tax lady]

Took the test today. My first testlet was actually the hardest and 3 of the sims were not my strong subject. I'm definitely prepared to take it again! Not to mention, they “lost” my exam and I had to wait 30 minutes before I could even leave. UGH They said they had technical difficulties but everything should be ok. I'm off to a bed and breakfast for the weekend with my hubby. Definitely ready to relax!

REG 8/15/14 (73); 11/13/14 (82)-expired 🙁
AUD 5/30/15 (80)
BEC 11/28/15 (75)
FAR 7/30/16

Studying with CPAexcel and Ninja notes/MCQ's/Flashcards

[Anonymous]

taking REG monday – got 72 last time, so nervous because my FAR will expire if I don't pass this 4th part!!!

[Jspann225]

Beginning my review phase and I have been able too pinpoint my weak areas. I am definitely weak in estates, and anything S-Corp. I am really weak in all of the areas that I am completely unfamiliar with. S-Corps probably shouldn't be that difficult, but I mentally check out every time I see it in a question.

FAR - 93 - 7/1/14
AUD - 94 - 7/25/14
REG - 92 - 8/30/14
BEC - 89 - 10/6/14

[Tax lady]

@Jspann. Then count on that being on your exam! Lol

REG 8/15/14 (73); 11/13/14 (82)-expired 🙁
AUD 5/30/15 (80)
BEC 11/28/15 (75)
FAR 7/30/16

Studying with CPAexcel and Ninja notes/MCQ's/Flashcards

[Tootsie]

I just moved my exam to 8/31 so I can have a couple of extra days to review. I wonder if I'll still get my score on 9/8…

FAR - 76
AUD - 88!!! DONE!!!!!!!!
BEC - 76
REG - 77

never, never, never give up

[JamesBJames]

Finished R5 today. Just gotta do R3-R4, which I've heard are probably the two hardest sections, but at least they'll be fresh in my mind by the time I'm done with everything.

FAR: May 1st, 2014 - 91
AUD: May 29th, 2014 - 97!
BEC: July 16th, 2014 - 91
REG: August 29th, 2014 - 88

Licensed December 2015

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[Jsmith87]

How is everyone doing on their practice multiple choice questions for tax? I'm getting pretty frustrated because I'm only getting 60-70% correct right after I read the material. If it was any other section I'd usually at least score in the 80's.

[JamesBJames]

I think I average around 80-85%. The optional MCQs alternate between being insanely easy and being really hard (got around 70% for R5's, for example).

FAR: May 1st, 2014 - 91
AUD: May 29th, 2014 - 97!
BEC: July 16th, 2014 - 91
REG: August 29th, 2014 - 88

Licensed December 2015

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[Jsmith87]

I'm using the Yeager study and Wiley book. So I'm not sure what the “R” chapters are. I'm sure its all comparable, I just need to get a clear head and finish strong .

[gobears]

Can someone please give me a quick recap of how AAA (accumulated adjustments account of an S corporation) works? Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anyone else do really badly on the Becker practice exams?! I'm shattered… writing REG on Monday for the 2nd time, and I'm hitting the mid 60's!

[JamesBJames]

Mid 60s on the Becker exams is pretty solid, honestly. My regression analysis predicts an actual score of 81 for a practice exam score of 65.

FAR: May 1st, 2014 - 91
AUD: May 29th, 2014 - 97!
BEC: July 16th, 2014 - 91
REG: August 29th, 2014 - 88

Licensed December 2015

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[laikmonster]

If someone could please clarify for me, for Section 179 depreciation in 2014, a corporation can take up to $25,000 in depreciation during one year. However, if the property cost is above $200,000, the expense allowed is reduced dollar for dollar, meaning if the property costs $225,000 or more, no Section 179 depreciation is allowed.

Am I understanding that correctly? Becker does an awful job explaining Section 179 in one paragraph.

AUD - 5/29/14 - 90
FAR - 7/1/14 - 90
BEC - 7/18/14 - 88
REG - 8/18/14

Becker

[Anonymous]

True, Section 179 is phasing out when you have a property costing $225,000 or more.

[JMCAPASSO]

I'm still searching for my first pass!!! I'm coming for you taxes!!!

I have a question about effective studying. I am re-writing the NINJA notes and can anyone tell me who is using NINJA notes if it has been effective or not. Previously, and obviously it's not working, I was just doing MCQ, sims, etc, so I am trying to switch up my studying strategies. I am re-writing these notes, but I don't want it to be a waste of time if I can be doing something more effective.

And @tootsie…as far as your final review….what does that consist of for you??

Good luck to everyone!

AUD - 49, 66, 72, 77!!
FAR - 72, 73, 78
BEC - 70, 74, 79, I'm DONE!!!!!!
REG - 70, 76!!!! FIRST PASS

Don’t faint in the day of adversity. Remember your ABCs—Adversity Builds Character!!! - Andy Andrews

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