[Louiesa]

Hi all,

I’ve been checking out this site since I started studying for the exams. I’ve appreciated all the info I’ve come across. Thus far, I’ve passed the two I’ve taken, AUD (86), and REG (81). They were hard and I was delighted with the pass but in retrospect, they seem “easy” (term used lightly) in comparison with FAR. FAR has compelled me to inquire with you all about my next steps…I’ve been studying for what seems ages and feel no closer to any level of competency. I’ve done lectures, read the text, taken notes, MC’s, simulations…and now I’ve almost finishing doing all Mc’s for each homework section a second time. I’m using Becker, which I think is good, but, as well documented, there’s just a huge amount of information. I will finish re-doing homework 10 this weekend and I’m taking the exam May13th, which by all accounts, gives me a good amount of time to review. What’s my best option?? I’ve never worked in the accounting field, which may be relevant. Do I re-read the text, the simulations, or as I’ve read so many times, MC’s, MC’s, MC’s? What I’m finding is that of the info I felt quite good about throughout, I forget, while the info I struggled to understand (DTA, DTL, Cash flows, exchanges), I am starting to understand better. I’m not sure which I should be more concerned about! I’m afraid I’ll not be proficient at any of it at this rate! If MC’s are the way to go, what’s the best way to do this with Becker? Thanks, in advance. I’ve put a lot of work in and wanted advice as to how to best finish this and give myself the best chance at a 75! And sorry, I’m wordy!!

[Credit Revenue]

Pay $47 to Ninja and get the MCQ's. Get your trending score to 85%. Work some of the SIM's from Ninja. Continue to review your notes and take time to improve on areas where you are still weak.

A - 79 expires 4/30/16 need a pass on REG
B - 78
F - 80
R - 83!!! Can live again!

[rkn]

Do as many MCQs as possible and get a lot of TBS in. The TBS really tells you if you are familiar with the material since you may have repetition memory from all the multiple choice questions.

The other thing to focus on is the Government accounting and non-profit accounting. I think people forget about this area and weighting it has on the exam.

Happy studying!

[Larry]

Hammer out those MCQs. FAR is not impossible. It is a beast but can be doable. I thought the same thing as you did and struggled with the homework. You will be surprised on exam day, you know more than you think you do. Practice the MCQ and SIMs.

I am using Becker as well and the homework is definitely hard. They do this to prepare you.

Keep at it. You already have 2 sections under your belt.

REG - 82
FAR - 78
BEC - 76
AUD - 8/27/16

[Anonymous]

@Louiesa – I completely agree!! I've been studying FAR for about six weeks and have my exam on May 2nd. I'm still not sure how anyone passes this thing! So far I've done about 1500 Wiley MCQs and 1400 Ninja MCQs and can't seem to get my average score above 73%. Wish I could push my exam back a few weeks, but my NTS is expiring on May 4th. Like you say, the other exams seem “easy” compared to this! I guess everyone has their strong areas…clearly FAR is not mine. When are you taking FAR?

[Track55]

That's cause it is.

AUD - 74, 99 !!
REG - 74, 92
BEC - 83
FAR - 73, 86

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