Not able to pass REG - Page 2

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  • #202125
    Anonymous
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    Has anyone passed all three other tests but failed to become a CPA because they couldn’t pass REG? Because I’m pretty sure I’m on that path right now.

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  • #777527
    Anonymous
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    Guys, I failed at 73 as well. Yes, Please someone from here pass for inspiration.

    Quick question on opinion on retake.

    Do you guys go right back at it or else?

    My situation is that I have been re-studying for 2nd FAR in July 12, then either redo REG or go to BEC.

    This is my fault for submitting all 4 exams when I first started. So, my BEC and AUD exam date close on 9/8/16. So, I was going study for BEC to test late Aug and review and wing AUD by 9/8/16 just to get the experience with Aud and BEC.

    I know I wanted to pass both REG and BEC by end of this year before it changes for 2017.

    Any advise is greatly appreciated.

    #777528
    melody_pinaycpa
    Participant

    I feel you @beardown14. I've passed the other 3 at first attempt but I cannot passed REG.

    On both attempts, I am weak on SIMS. I have not purchase my NTS yet as I need to start the process as if I have not studied REG for four months on those 2 attempts.

    FAR (Apr 2015) - 88
    AUD (July 2015) - 86
    BEC (Oct 2015) - 82
    REG - 73, 70, retake Sept 2016

    #777529
    Mike
    Participant

    Sorry about the 74, brotha. Here's my strategy. Hope you use it, I felt like an expert when it came to REG on my second try, and even though I felt shaky about whether or not I passed until today, I ended up with an 87.

    My strategy was to:

    1) Read one chapter, do the MCQs and SIMs in the book right after (I did not pause every few pages and go to the MCQs like the book recommends, I read the entire chapter first then did that), then do the corresponding Wiley Test Bank questions, and then move on to the next chapter.

    2) After that, I would go thru the book a second time, with a better feel for what was more important. I would mark chapters up with what I felt was necessary to know (usuallly 80%-90% of the chapter) and then I'd write notes on the key points. So, I'd re-read the chapter, mark it up, take notes, and finally do all the MCQs and SIMs in the book again, chapter by chapter.

    3) I'd then study my notes for a day or two and then do all of the Wiley Test Bank again in 3 days. I forgot to mention that I'd flag the question in the Test Bank that I felt were more important which amounted to probably around 90% of the MCQs and SIMs in each section.

    4) Finally, I'd study my notes again the night before and morning of the test for a few hours.

    I also performed as well or better on the actual exam than I did on the Wiley Test Bank (as indicated on my signature), which had longer and more detailed questions.

    For REG, specifically, I had 31 pages of notes (more than all 3 other sections combined, but was crucial to my success).
    I also briefly checked out the IRC for the Cornell's University of Law, which can be found at: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26

    P.S. During each exam I'd write down about 10 MCQs on my problem solving sheets that I felt stuck out and I was unsure of and would use my last 10 or so minutes remembering the questions to study & lookup only for myself, just in case I didn't pass, and I'd remember the SIMs as well. I was literally taking note of this info on my phone as I would walk out of the testing center. Like I said before, however, this was only for my own use for future reference. I do believe this helped me out a bit on my retakes, although I thoroughly went over all the material on my 2 retakes again.

    Anyhow, I really hope you pass it next time around.

    FAR: 74 (8/26/15), 82 (2/23/16) - WTB: 62%, 71%, Study: 150hrs
    REG: 65 (10/9/15), 87 (6/10/16) - WTB: 68%, 87%, Study: 175hrs
    BEC: 79 (11/4/15) - WTB: 74%, Study: 80hrs
    AUD: 91 (4/15/16) - WTB: 80%, Study: 125hrs

    Used only Wiley Textbooks & Test Bank

    #777530
    mamont92
    Participant

    Got a 74 on REG last night as well. First exam I haven't passed and boy does it not feel good. Going to cram for a few weeks and then retake. Does anyone know about how long it takes to get a new NTS? I live in VA. Thanks!

    AUD-86
    BEC-79
    REG-74, 75!!!
    FAR-8/29/16

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