[SkiBum1990]

I have failed AUD x2 (68 May, 70 July). I currently have REG scheduled for Oct 3rd (definitely taking) and I have FAR scheduled for Nov 14th (5 weeks-ish to study after REG–most likely not enough time). Both REG/FAR NTS expire Nov 17th.

I was wondering if I should chalk FAR up as a loss and restudy for AUD and take it this last testing window as opposed to FAR. Since it seems I won’t have enough time to study for FAR, and I also don’t want to forget anything from AUD. If I waited, I wouldn’t test AUD again until 2017. I feel I might have to do more “re-learning” if I wait that long. I’m so close to that 75!!..or so I like to think lol… not a 74 after all 😉 — ahhhhh

thoughts/opinions would be greatly appreciated!!!

"The mind can only absorb as much as the seat can take"

B - 79
A - 68, __ (got bumped from Aug 4 release to Aug 23-THANKS AICPA)
R - Oct
F - Nov (HA! 1 month to study working full-time; love NTS rules)

[Accountant183748]

So, I would take it. You took AUD in July and wouldn't back to studying for it again until October anyway and you would probably have to do a lot of relearning anyway. Plus FAR helps with AUD in my opinion.

I would take REG as scheduled. Take FAR in November and I fail retake immediately in Jan/Feb. Then take AUD after that.

Have you taken BEC yet and are risking losing any credits?

[sancasuki]

Since AUD is mainly conceptual, I don't think you have to worry about forgetting things so much. For me at least, keeping little factoids in my long term memory is not that hard. Formulas/calculations that you find in FAR on the other hand….gets forgotten promptly after the exam.

So since you already paid for FAR, I think you should take it.

[SkiBum1990]

I passed BEC (79) in Feb. I'm thinking I should take AUD in November and consider FAR a loss (expiring Nov NTS). I figure I can just tackle FAR in the first window of 2017 (sucks I lost $$$..but w/e at this point?). After my REG exam on Oct 3, I'll need at least a few days (probably will take the week off) from studying for a mental recoup. —I'm thinking of rather than trying to CRAM in FAR for 5 weeks (working full-time), use that time to study for AUD and prayyyyyy I get that 75+ in November. Coincidentally there is an open time slot on the same day/place I'm scheduled for FAR.

Decisions Decisions!!!

"The mind can only absorb as much as the seat can take"

B - 79
A - 68, __ (got bumped from Aug 4 release to Aug 23-THANKS AICPA)
R - Oct
F - Nov (HA! 1 month to study working full-time; love NTS rules)

[SkiBum1990]

Cramming for FAR in 5 weeks while working full-time just doesn't seem feasible. I feel like that's asking for a miracle. lol

"The mind can only absorb as much as the seat can take"

B - 79
A - 68, __ (got bumped from Aug 4 release to Aug 23-THANKS AICPA)
R - Oct
F - Nov (HA! 1 month to study working full-time; love NTS rules)

[monikernc]

i agree with vanessa. don't burn the FAR nts – go for it. even if you get a score that reflects what you do study you will know if your approach is right and will be better prepared for next time. and you will have the Q1 window for a retake before the full exam changes kick in. just don't freak yourself out and ruin your chances on REG by overthinking it now. REG first, then FAR, then AUD and focus on one at a time.

FAR 7/25/15 76!
AUD 10/30/15 93
BEC 2/27/16 82
REG 5/23/16 88!
Ninja Book and MCQ and the forum - all the way!!!
and a little thing i like to call, time and effort!
if you want things to change, you have to do something different

[Accountant183748]

Yeah, the only reason I would suggest taking FAR in 5 weeks is because you've already paid for it and if you don't pass keep studying and take it early in Q1 – which is an additional 7 weeks and you should pass it then. Plus, I've heard of people getting “lucky” and still passing or you could use it as a practice test.

Then, assuming you pass REG and FAR you could take AUD in early March and be done with the whole test before the changes like monikernc suggested.

I know you are worried about 5 weeks not being enough time, but look at it as a midterm/practice test then that you already paid for anyway. AUD and FAR overlap and I think FAR is helpful for AUD – there are even sims on the AUD test that are more related to FAR then to AUD.

But at the end of the day, you have to do what is best for you and if you think that waiting to study for AUD until next January is too long then take AUD first and then take FAR next year, but don't let the deciding factor be “is 5 weeks enough time to study for FAR” because you already paid for it anyway. Whether you fail/don't take it – you will lose the money. And there is always the possibility that you do pass.

[SkiBum1990]

Thanks for all your inputs! Much appreciated.— now to crawl back into my study hole 🙂

"The mind can only absorb as much as the seat can take"

B - 79
A - 68, __ (got bumped from Aug 4 release to Aug 23-THANKS AICPA)
R - Oct
F - Nov (HA! 1 month to study working full-time; love NTS rules)

[hasy]

Take FAR. Don't waste it. I've seen people pass FAR in 5 weeks, or even 3 weeks. It's doable.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved - Helen Keller

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BEC 80 (10/23/15)
FAR 72 (4/2/15); 83 (7/11/16)
REG 52 (4/28/15)
AUD (9/9/16)

Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB

[SkiBum1990]

I take REG on Oct 3rd, which has the same expiring NTS as FAR. Unfortunately, things didn't go according to plan when I spaced my exams out (passing the first time, so I could move on) over 2016. After I take REG, I don't think I'll be able to focus and dedicate the effort needed to tackle FAR in 5 weeks. As painful, painful, painful, as it is to burn the FAR NTS, I think it's in my best interest to take AUD instead, where my chances of passing are much better. Like I said, my previous scores (68 May, 70 July) indicate I'm almost there and basically need to do tons of MCQ; Becker and going to buy NINJA to supplement to get over the 75+ HUMP.

I feel it would be better to go into Q1 with just having to tackle FAR, as opposed to tackling FAR and AUD because I waited to take AUD just to fail FAR…andddd would have to do more re-leaning AUD in case I forgot things over the months that pass. I mean, realistically, I don't think I can do FAR in 5 weeks given the nature of the exam.

I appreciate everyone's input! – SIGH

B – 79
A – 68,70
R – Oct 3
F – ???

"The mind can only absorb as much as the seat can take"

B - 79
A - 68, __ (got bumped from Aug 4 release to Aug 23-THANKS AICPA)
R - Oct
F - Nov (HA! 1 month to study working full-time; love NTS rules)

[Accountant183748]

That sounds like a great plan as well! Good luck 🙂

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