[Yvonne570]

Returned from the testing center. Passing does not look possible; however, I really wasn’t totally prepared so I guess I need to practice even harder. It’s different when you don’t look at or even use the material – except some items. But a lot of the stuff there did not at all look like Becker reviewed materials. Oh well. Practice makes perfect. If I pass, excellent. If I don’t then will learn more.

AUD - Passed:)
FAR - Passed:)
REG - Retake TBD
BEC - Missed by 3 points Retake TBD

[yankeeaccountant]

@yvonne

Great attitude! But I would also say, never say never! You just don't know on these exams, especially REG. I feel like the scoring on REG is such a wildcard. Also, we all tend to think negatively right after taking the exam. Keep the faith! Best of luck to you.

[Yvonne570]

Thanks:) Just being realistic – yet optimistic.

AUD - Passed:)
FAR - Passed:)
REG - Retake TBD
BEC - Missed by 3 points Retake TBD

[Anonymous]

Yvonne – what was heavily tested? I am taking on Tuesday need insight

[Anonymous]

Yvonne – need percentages, b-law, corporate, individual etc – thanks

[Yvonne570]

They tested all concepts pretty successfully. Just the questions were completely vague. I have a feeling you need to know the rules inside and out to tackle the MCQs. Becker was emphasizing on needing to have a basic understanding. The exam was pretty tricky. It was so mixed, I have no idea how to bring it out in percentages, etc.

AUD - Passed:)
FAR - Passed:)
REG - Retake TBD
BEC - Missed by 3 points Retake TBD

[hopefulcpa28]

I hope you did better than you think. REG is SO weird.

Was Business law heavily tested? Sadly, I think I can handle tax more than b-law!

[Anonymous]

hello hopefull cpa, i am currently struggling with reg too, do you want to chat on yahoo messenger so we can help each other out with becker? thanks

[Anonymous]

Regulation has quite a bit of material so you need more than just a casual approach. You need 6-8 weeks of solid exposure to the topics, constant reinforcement.

Darius

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[Yvonne570]

There were so many questions that were not covered in Becker. Only 10% familiar type questions. I felt that I was guessing 80%. Also, there was a guy in there coughing the entire time and loud. He was disruptive. 1st time with a loud cougher. Hope I don't get his thing he had.

Becker seem to have covered some key items; however, I really had a very hard time following the Peter O lectures. Not sure if it was him or just the subject at hand. When it comes to negotiable instruments, SEC rules, my mind seems to go blank. Guess I just can't make any fun out of the topics. However, I was able to find a way to relate to AUD and FAR. The taxes are interesting but rules change so frequently, it can be kind of overwhelming.

If I have to retake (which there may be a good chance), I will need to find a way to get through the 2nd round. I'm sure I may have scheduled REG too close to FAR – was already 1 week behind.

AUD - Passed:)
FAR - Passed:)
REG - Retake TBD
BEC - Missed by 3 points Retake TBD

[See Pee A]

I haven't gotten my score back for REG yet, but I didn't feel too bad leaving the testing center. It was definitely tough, and some questions I had not seen before (crossing my fingers it was a ‘difficult' testlet), but reasonable. If you're using Becker, be sure not to skip on the “pass keys” you see throughout the book. Always keep a running list of major topics, it helps you stay organized as well as truly see how much stuff you're covering. While listening to lectures, it seems like a mountain, but a brief list helps you keep things in perspective.

@Yvonne/anyone preparing for REG: Always try and judge the importance of different topics based on their coverage in the book and the type of homework MCQ's. Never totally skip a topic, but don't focus on the exceptions of the exceptions in contract law, and forget to at least get the basics of corp/pers tax understood. I personally found tax to be difficult, but once you break it down it's not terrible.

For example.. Personal: adj ‘above the line', itemized ded. In Becker there is a whole section on calculations of various credits. What a waste of brain power and space. There is know way I would remember all that. Always keep in mind the relationship b/w study time and points on the exam. Don't be overly focused on exceptions of exceptions. Don't feel overwhelmed by the complicated stuff at the expense of nailing the basics.

I'll stop here just in case I have to eat my own words and retake REG. Good luck!

BEC 86 (08/30/11)
FAR 84 (10/13/11)
REG 88 (11/08/11)
AUD 86 (11/29/11)

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