[Nets44]

So I have BEC and FAR down. Took both of them twice. Since I will lose my BEC credit by December 2016, that gives me 4 testing windows left. I have already started studying for AUD and would like to take it early January so that I can take REG in this 1Q as well- I doubt this will happen and will probably end up only taking AUD by the end of January (not giving me enough time to study for REG until 2Q). I really just want to hear what people’s opinions are with AUD and REG. Any input would help. How do they compare to the other two? What do you think my strategy should be going forward? I started working for a Big 4 last month so I don’t have as much time on my hands as I did when I took BEC and FAR. Any input about AUD and REG would be appreciated. (Side note: I am strictly using all Ninja material at this point.)

BEC: 72, 75
FAR: 74, 84
AUD: 82
REG: 71, 77!!!

[wombataholic]

If you can pass FAR and BEC, you can pass AUD and REG. I'd say that AUD is the tougher of the remaining 2, if only because the wording on the questions is trickier.

Strategy-wise, do whatever you did for FAR and BEC when you passed. Take detailed notes and hit the MCQs hard. I used Ninja products as my only material and passed on my first try for all 4 sections using the NINJA method – minus the videos part. Watching videos wasn't going to be an efficient use of my time, so I didn't. Call it the INJA method.

As far as having time to study, if passing is important to you, you'll make time to study.

Licensed CPA
Passed each section on the first try with Ninja Notes/MCQ/Audio

[Nets44]

In my Ninja course, there are no videos. Did you read the Ninja book? Or were the videos the Ninja book for you?

BEC: 72, 75
FAR: 74, 84
AUD: 82
REG: 71, 77!!!

[wombataholic]

I didn't watch any videos or read the Ninja book. I started by copying the ninja notes into a notebook, then copied the first handwritten notes into a second notebook. I feel like it gave me a good knowledge base for when I started hammering the MCQs, which is all that the videos/books are going to do.

Licensed CPA
Passed each section on the first try with Ninja Notes/MCQ/Audio

[Nets44]

It's true. After reading the book, I basically just get a general knowledge so that I take educated guesses to start off the Ninja MCQ. But it is long and strenuous reading through it. Having trouble reading the third section in my AUD. Keep on dosing off. So you think I should just start with the Ninja Notes and take that into the MCQ?

BEC: 72, 75
FAR: 74, 84
AUD: 82
REG: 71, 77!!!

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