[AndrewE]

Thinking of retaking AUD at the end of this month (22nd). I got a 70 the first time. I restarted studying the 19th of December putting in between 3 – 4 hours each day whenever I can due to holidays and working. I restarted my statistics on Becker to begin fresh. I decided to also supplement with Ninja MCQ.

I try to do around 200 MCQ to 250 MCQs from both Becker and Ninja in a day whenever I can along with a few SIMS from each chapter. Within these 200-250 MCQs I do a 50 question progress test from Becker and another from Ninja. I am also re writing my notes and looking at other sources of information whenever I can.

Is my timetable too soon, should I push back another week? Current Ninja MCQ trending score 78% & AVG Progress Test Score with 50 questions 80 – 90%.

BEC – 10/1/16 : 77
AUD – 12/4/16 : 70
REG – TBD
FAR – TBD

[AndrewE]

Someone please help me out -.-

[Goingallin]

How did you do on the Becker SIM? I think for AUD, multiple choice questions alone will not tell you if you're ready.

I scored 70 to 80% becker homework without reading the book 1st attempt. average in the high 80s my second attempt but realized I am not ready when I did the SIM. I need to review the wordings for the audit reports and some of the audit procedures. I'm not sure if you could rely on homework questions only for AUD. Its a word for word exam in contrast to the others.

[Goingallin]

Adding: although since this is your second attempt. I'm sure you have already spent a few weeks reviewing your weak points so you might be more than ready.

[ruggercpa2b]

It's hard for someone else to say whether you are taking it too soon or you need more time. you will find varying responses because some people believe in studying for a shorter period and taking the exam. And then you have people that take their time to study a section and have been successful.

I am working on my audit retake and will only be studying for 3 weeks. I got a 73 the last time. My trending score was in the 80s the last time which this time around it means nothing to me. I am making sure I truly understand the material. I am watching my lectures and working through the questions for my review course. And then next week my goal is to work through as many Ninja MCQs as I possibly can not focusing on how many questions but more on the quality of my studying. After than i am going to spend the last week going through the Becker Final review and working through each question and sim that they have. Whether that will work or not I shall see.

Some people have been successful in their retakes just by working MCQs like crazy.

AUD - 73, 72 retake 7/2/2016
BEC - 8/20/2016
REG - TBD
FAR - TBD

I am so ready for this nightmare to be over. Been at this way too long.

[AndrewE]

@goingallin I do fairly well with sims . My first test attempt I did very well with sims my score report said I did stronger than others in that area. Coming out of the test I knew I did better in that area opposed to MCQs. I can manage just about any SIM except for some CH 5 and CH 4 sims.

I’m still doing sims in my review, just not doing as many as I did before. I am also doing the Ninja sims as well.

[AndrewE]

@goingallin Also DRS, not my cup of tea.

[AndrewE]

@ruggercpa2b I’ve been rewriting my notes doing MCQ’s like crazy and trying to focus on my weaker areas. I’m starting chapter 4 tonight this was my worst chapter I knew that going into the test. Along with Ch 1.

[ruggercpa2b]

Chapter 4 was my nightmare as well and i didnt spend as much time. I just hoped that the exam would be kind and I would not get many questions on it. I was wrong.

I think you are fine. Just stick to your schedule and make sure you are reviewing everything and also hitting your weak areas.

AUD - 73, 72 retake 7/2/2016
BEC - 8/20/2016
REG - TBD
FAR - TBD

I am so ready for this nightmare to be over. Been at this way too long.

[AndrewE]

@ruggercpa2b it's that damn second section of that chapter. I'm listening to Roger's CPA to see if they offer a better take on it

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