[Anonymous]

Hi,

I recently took FAR on 11/25 and failed with a dreaded 73. I was reading on some threads that the AICPA issues a candidate performance report that shows how you performed in various categories. Does every state issue these reports or only certain jurisdictions? And would restudying for a month be sufficient time to take the exam by the second week in January?

[Anonymous]

Hi DoubleB – Yes, every state is different. I'm in Pennsylvania and they do issue the report. Has far has the timeframe to retake the exam I would say that one month it's enough if you are fully dedicated. Keep up the hard work and you'll get it next time!

[y_u_no_pass]

I think every state issues if you fail, but only some if you pass.

Florida CPA!
Took final exam 2/25/15.
Sent in Application 3/12/15.
Issued License 3/20/15.
Used CPA Excel solely for all exams.

[saemandr]

I dont think the score reports are even worth looking at.. I just failed AUD with a 61 and it said that I was stronger or comparable on all of the sections but 1… comparable on SIMS and Stronger on MQ… which doesn't make sense considering I was not even close to passing

REG - 73, 69 ugh
AUD - 11/21/2015
BEC - Jan 2015
FAR - April 2015

Becker Self Study/NINJA Audio/NINJA Flashcards

[Anonymous]

Every state is different. Michigan issues it only if you FAIL. But take it with a grain of salt! You need to study for 75 more points not for 2 more points.

[Omar]

I received mine today and I was weaker only on Specific Transactions/Events and Simulations stronger on Governmental ,Not-for-Profit and MCQs
Simulations really drag me down and they are the reason I got 73.:(

FAR: 73, 85
BEC: 79
REG: TBA
AUD: TBA

[MOAC]

@Medo_Omar. For simulations you need to have a very good understanding of Adj J/E. You get at least 1-2 questions on it. So don't miss any J/E in your text. Even if it's not highlighted as an important stuff, you still go over. And don't forget to cover smaller topic. They usually make a Sim out of those topics. And of course CFS. you get one two on it.

FAR May 2012 81 (lost credit, didn't sit for other sections.)
FAR 86 Aug 2015
AUD 85 Nov 2015
BEC 84 Dec 2015
REG 78 Mar 2016

Passed ALL sections in first attempt!!

[MOAC]

^you get one one two sim qns on it*

FAR May 2012 81 (lost credit, didn't sit for other sections.)
FAR 86 Aug 2015
AUD 85 Nov 2015
BEC 84 Dec 2015
REG 78 Mar 2016

Passed ALL sections in first attempt!!

[KJ]

I am finishing my last accounting course for CPA requirement. I have been on this forum for about 2-3 weeks now and been reading all suggestions. I am trying to figure out which order should I take the exams in (I know there is no set order) but how do I tame this CPA lion? Which study guide is good? How much time should I spent studying before attempting exam? Any suggestions will be appreciated!!

FAR - August 2016
AUD - September 2016
REG - October 2016
BEC - November 2016

Remember: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

[CPA Slayer]

@Kanwal78: I would say FAR first. It is the longest and the hardest. I would give yourself at least 200 hours of study time before attacking it on your first attempt. If you pass FAR, I believe the rest are not as bad.

@Double B11: I say you hit the books hard for the next month. You only need 2 more dreaded points. I would continue to hit the MC over and over. As for the questions you get wrong, write down why you got them wrong. I have gone through about 20 legal pads throughout my exam journey. Good luck!

FAR - 84
REG - 86
AUD - 90
BEC - 88

KO the test in 5 months even though I am a dummy!

Through God all things can happen!

"But, in our defense, accountants aren't really boring people.
We just get excited over boring things."

[Anonymous]

Thank you, I found my score report in my junk email and it said that I was comparable in all the sections and weaker in the sims. Also, has anyone bought extra practice exams from review sources other than Becker? If so, which ones are the most similar to the actual FAR exam. Becker practice exam sims do not portray what the real exam is like.

[Anonymous]

Thank you, I found my score report in my junk email and it said that I was comparable in all the sections and weaker in the sims. Also, has anyone bought extra practice exams from review sources other than Becker? If so, which ones are the most similar to the actual FAR exam. Becker practice exam sims do not portray what the real exam is like.

[CPA Slayer]

I'll admit I haven't bought it but I have only seen positive reviews about the ninja MC. It's adaptive to be very similar to the actual exam.

FAR - 84
REG - 86
AUD - 90
BEC - 88

KO the test in 5 months even though I am a dummy!

Through God all things can happen!

"But, in our defense, accountants aren't really boring people.
We just get excited over boring things."

[CPAlife04]

Who sends the score report?

Anyone know how VA tester receive their score report?

Audit: 11/28/15 (72) April 2016
Regulation: 2016
Financial: 2016
Business: 2016
NINJA

"The CPA exam is not a test of my ability, it is a test of my will. I have the will!"

[KJ]

Thanks CPA Slayer for the feedback!! I was actually thinking of taking FAR first and get it out of the way if I can pass. I just want to relax until holidays and then decide when to attack the first attempt.

FAR - August 2016
AUD - September 2016
REG - October 2016
BEC - November 2016

Remember: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

[rosecpa]

Kanwal78, I just want to give you a heads up. I took FAR first, and it was a great relief to have it over with, but don't assume the others are much easier.
With that in mind, my recommendation for ordering the exams is FAR, AUD/BEC in any order, and then REG.

[Author]

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