[nk522]

I took audit this week and I am planning on taking the remaining 3 within the next 6 months.
When I apply for another NTS, can I apply for all the remaining exams (BEC, FAR, REG) at once, but schedule my exam once at a time and when I am ready to take it?

[KaliKingz]

Yes, as long as a spot is available at prometric.

[Missy]

You can but I'm not convinced it's a great idea. If you have to retake a section our life gets in the way of studying your plans today may not materialize. I've seen too many people who for whatever reason find themselves with an nts about to expire and not ready to go.

Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
Finance/Admin/HR Manager

[RE2PECT]

I wouldn't schedule all three at once. Yes you'll save some money by doing that, but if you fail one or two then it's going to come back to haunt you. I paid for REG and AUD after I failed AUD the first time, but it ended up taking me three tries to finally pass BEC. Now I'm forced to take REG on 11/26 when I really could have used the extra 2 weeks to study and take it at the end of the window.

FAR: 75 Roger & Ninja (notes/flashcards/audio/MCQ)
AUD: 73, 81
BEC: 71, retake 8/29
REG:

[ImmoKnight]

This hasn't been mentioned but it's just as important as what everyone else has said previously.

After applying for the NTS, you will likely get yours a few day later. It's 6 months from that date which is important if you apply now. In other words, if you applied on the 7th, and they sent it on the 10th of Nov. Your NTS would be good for the 3 scheduled parts for 6 months, meaning it would cover Nov 10th, 2016 – May 10th, 2016.

It's just something to consider going forward.

AUD: 85 (3/8/16)
FAR: 77 (6/7/16)
BEC: ??? (9/7/16)
REG: ???

[Track55]

Don't do it. There is a 50/50 chance you will pass each section and you don't want to waste money on future tests when you are repeating failed sections. Took me 7 tries to pass all 4.

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

Studying for Ethics exam

California candidate
Business and Industry

[So FAR So Good]

Alternatively, I'm of the mentality of setting dates in order to keep you honest when it comes to studying. I applied for three sections in my first NTS and scheduled them all right away. If I hadn't, I know I'd still be studying for only my second part right now. It all depends on personality.

F - 91 (6/5/2016)
A - 7/30/2016
R - 10/8/2016
B - 12/10/2016

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