[Christy]

Hi everyone. Been snooping around the forum for a few months now, but first time posting here. I received my score this morning for my 2nd CPA exam attempt (AUD) and was hoping for a successful rebound after falling short with BEC (70) but once again I fell short (65). I feel like my world has completely turned upside down. I’m not really sure what direction to go in next.

After sitting for AUD I immediately started studying for FAR. Currently on F2 (Becker) and my NTS expires 9/2. I’ve been out of school for quite some time so it’s nearly like I’m learning all these FAR concepts all over again. I’m also blessed to have a FINRA exam for work I need to study for (my NTS for that runs out 9/21 – 2nd attempt – not the best test taker here – suffer from extreme test anxiety).

I’m not sure I can handle a 3rd failed attempt. With my current work situation, I’ve been debating pushing back FAR and eating the cost of the NTS. I’ve already come to terms with the fact that I will need to take a part/parts of the exam after 2017 changes.

Where should I go from here? Stick with FAR (possibly fail due to studying FINRA at the same time), go back to BEC or AUD?

Any advice/direction would be greatly appreciated.

B - Pass 10/16

A - Pass 5/17

R - Pass 3/18

F - Pass 1/18

[Anonymous]

I think you should retake either BEC or AUD before delving into another section. For me, the audit section was manageable because a good deal of auditing is conceptual rather than specific rules, thresholds, phaseouts, etc. Finish the one section so that you don't have to go back and relearn or ‘re-memorize' the material.

[Sang]

Since you are also busy with studying for your FINRA exam for work, I think you should just focus on reviewing for AUD and BEC, since you have taken those exams already.

If you are able to, retake AUD and BEC in the 3rd window, July, August, or September.

Even if you don't have time to study for FAR, I think you should still take the exam and not eat the cost.
Taking the FAR exam will give you an idea of what to expect, and it will help when you start studying for the exam.

FAR: (5/24/16) | (7/16/16)

AUD: (9/07/16)

BEC: TBA

REG: TBA

FAR: (05/24/16) | (07/15/16) | (10/22/16)
AUD: (09/07/16) | (11/29/16) |
BEC: TBD
REG: TBD
Using Roger CPA Review + Ninja (MCQs, Notes, Audio)

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