[Want2BeCPAsoBad]

I graduate in 2 weeks and start my new job in 3 weeks. I’m excited to be done but afraid that my new job in public accounting will hinder my success on passing my CPA. I was planning to take FAR as soon as my application gets approved (3-5 months -California) However, I don’t know how attentive to lectures I will be during busy season Aug-Oct 15, then the other thing I need to take into account is the fact AUD and BEC will change for May 2017 and I want to get those 2 out of the way before changes. So here is my new plan. Please let me know if this sounds reasonable, take FAR end of OCT, take BEC right after end of Nov. AUD before next busy season-Early February. REG End of May 2017.

I’m debating between Roger and Wiley CPA reviews. Have in mind I’m an older student, a mom of two and a wife. This sounds stressful already =(

[Missy]

I was similar when I did the exam. That schedule is possible but I'll be honest overwhelming. Took me a, full year to get through all four (failed REG once and AUD twice). You may be able to sit for one around September 10 extended window or early October to spread it out a bit more.
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[Anonymous]

It'll be a full year between my first and last exams. At this point I'm really glad I left myself 3-4 months between exams. There's my thought-experiment study schedule and then there's the real thing with all the ups and downs – probably about 50-60% of what I thought I could do.

Or if your worried about the changes, then take AUD/BEC and leave FAR and Reg for later? BEC has a reputation for being the easiest, but I thought it was a beast.

I would shoot for one so that you have an idea of the time it takes to pass.

[CPYay]

I'm in the same boat as you. Girlfriend has a kid and I have two of my own. I'm in CA, just graduated, and am waiting for the official transcripts so I can schedule FAR. I started studying last Tuesday and I'm using Roger (and will purchase Ninja MCQs as soon as I receive my NTS).

My plan is to take FAR asap (hopefully August???), followed by AUD in October… REG in November… then BEC in the first window of 2017 (trying to finish before Apr17 changes).

Given our lifestyle of family and work… you'll just have to make do with what you have. Study when you can and focus on the exam you're studying for. No need to worry about the other exams until you've passed the one in front of you. Stress will be there regardless. Don't add to it unnecessarily.

[Want2BeCPAsoBad]

Talking to people in CPA they stated busy season may not allow me to fully focus on FAR. Now I'm considering to take BEC and AUD first then FAR in February. I hope I can pull it off. I'll keep you all posted.

[lunar.estra]

Do BEC during busy season. FAR is definitely something you would want to study for when your work load isn't a lot.

[hasy]

It does not take 3-5 months….. If you've sent in your transcripts and KNOW that you have enough credits to SIT, you will get your ATT between 5-8 weeks. If you're anxious at 4 weeks, shoot them an email, SOMETIMES one application slips through the cracks. They may be slow but the CBA are extremely efficient at replying to emails. The moment you get your ATT and choose your exams, pay your coupon the moment you get it, the NTS should come IN NO TIME.

I would really take BEC NEAR REG, preferably AFTER REG. Since passing and having studied for REG, I'm almost positive that you should take it close together. There's more overlap and you can reinforce your learning that way. However, to each their own. However, if you're already planning to take 2 this year, I would DEFINITELY take BEC and REG first, because those 2 exams have the MOST changes. I didn't read the comments above but this could be a repeat. So yes, take those 2 first so you have to avoid them being longer in 2017.

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)

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