[rusk1212]

Hey all,

I am taking FAR tmrw and am wondering if there are any pointers to remember going in to the exam.

Thanks!

[Wannafree]

Go over Inventory/govt/NFP for sure.

[Anonymous]

Good luck!

[Earla Riopel (NYCARE)]

We're in the same boat, scheduled to take FAR – Q4. A day before the exam? I will likely do the following:
– Visit the AICPA site for Sample Test. While in the site, play around with AL or Research app.
– Try a couple AICPA newly released exams (2015/2016). Around 50-100 MCQs.
– Read notes and textbook outline briefly, identify your weakness, or you forgotten.
– Make sure you're comfortable with JEs for all sections.
– Also, comfortable with Gov't, NPO, Bonds, Stockholder's Equity, and other heavily tested areas of FAR
– Have a calculation format for each topic.
– Time management: 40-45/40-45/25-30/65-60/70-60 split.
– Only 5-10 max for Research question at the most. Used Advanced Search. If keyword(s) won't work, try phrase(s) instead.
– Make sure you use you 15 mins break.
– Whatever you do, don't panic, stick with your time allocated per testlet.
– Lastly, remember, MCQs (50%)/ SIMs (50%) of your score.
Good luck.

[jeff]

Don't forget the letter “O” 🙂

[Earla Riopel (NYCARE)]

Oh, yes. Last thing, read the instructions on SIMs very carefully. I did this in my last 2 exams. It was too late when I asked for help. It might have affected my score, or not. Don't put zeroes ‘0s' if it isn't specifically asked. Thanks Jeff.

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