@perezc3910
6 – 9 hours per week (the amount of time I spent in a classroom) is not enough time to spend studying for these exams given a compressed timeline. I think most people need a minimum average of 25 hours per week of study time. For BEC alone, I spent approximately 75+ hours on self study in addition to the 24 hours I spent in a classroom.
For BEC, I read about 300 pages of the Wiley Course Outlines text book, and I completed 1,521 MCQs. I also practiced a few WCs. I used the Wiley video lectures only when I felt I really needed them. I also looked up some videos on youtube and played them through my car speakers while driving to/from work to help with COSO.
For AUD, I only read the study text if I needed a deeper understanding of the material, and I did not watch any of the videos. I answered 2,132 MCQs and completed 101 TBSs (simulations).
For FAR, I never opened the text book. In CPA Excel, there are 2 types of videos – Lecture and Deep Dive. If there was a Deep Dive for a topic, I watched it (except for G&NFP, which I practically skipped – don’t do this. I was only able to because I took a G&NFP class last semester and still remembered most of it.) I answered 1,659 MCQs and completed 75 TBSs.
For REG, I have not opened the study text, but I have listened to a lot of the lecture videos through my car speakers while driving to/from work. I have answered 1,466 MCQs and completed 107 TBSs.
A more lengthy and specific outline of my study journey can be found at the end of this thread if you’re interested: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/score-review-2#sthash.sLBGgZBy.dpuf
BEC - 90 - 2/04/2016
AUD - 97 - 2/29/2016
FAR - 92 - 4/19/2016
REG - 88 - 5/19/2016
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