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Taking AUD on Wednesday… have been getting 62 to 69 on the simulated exams. Are my chances good?

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How hard was the recent BEC exam?

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Can you use excel on the exam? I’m thinking more for PV and FV calculations

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What do you think about using NINJA CPA Review as my only study source…is doable!???

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Hi all! I got my Bachelor degree in accounting 10 years ago in the Caribbean , I want to sit for the CPA, I am having my degree revised by NASBA I think I have 120 hours but still not sure, my proble… more

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Taking audit on 11/22, does anyone know what to expect?

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Thinking of supplementing Becker w I-75 for BEC . Any success stories ?

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Should I take BEC before the new changes next year? I would have a months time to prepare but I’m a slow learner and currently working full time (more like part time since it’s slow now). Today’s the … more

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For BEC exam - are some of the TBSs written responses that are graded on content? I know there is the written section that is graded on writing skills. But Becker has a bunch of TBSs that say “you’ll … more

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For seniors in PA that are working on the CPA exam. How do you a lot enough time to study when it’s always busy?

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What is the best way to use NINJA CPA to pass the test? Should I read chapters & watch Cram videos or just do MCQ?

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For the remaining period in 2023, which one would be a better choice to study and finish it by the year end: AUD or BEC? Haven't started studying neither but just trying to see if I can finish one… more

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So...as the score release dates in 2024 are quarterly basis, does that mean that there will be only 4 times in a year to find out whether I passed a test or not? Or will the system update the pass/fa… more

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I have about three weeks left for the FAR test. First time taking it and was wondering what the best way to use the remaining time would be. I went through most of the topics and am in the processing … more

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I think I want to abandon reading/listening to lectures. It’s taking too long to get through the material this way.

Has anyone only did the multiple choice and simulations as preparation and passed th… more

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70, 69, 71, and now a 66. Any advice on what I can do differently to get over BEC and how soon should I sit ?

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I just failed BEC again. I want to give up. I just rescheduled for an exam in 13 days. Someone help me stay motivated to study and kill this next retake

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Scored a 57 on AUD! Any tricks on re-take

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How do I go about registering for NTS under new system?

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I’m in California and haven’t received any updates for my BEC exams. Others can see it in their cpa portal early. Mine just saya attended in new cpa portal. Dows that mean I failed?

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What are you guys using to study for your exam?

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Has anyone recently taken an exam and thought they failed but actually passed ?

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Took my first exam ever and scored a 70 on AUD. Feeling a little discouraged but my peers are saying it’s not a bad score for my first attempt at any of the sections. I feel like a 70 is still pretty … more

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Welp that pain you feel failing audit again. Not sure of score yet, but now I'm depressed

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I took BEC on October 17th so I should have received my score November 3rd (cutoff was if you take exam by October 19th, score release is November 3rd) but my score isn’t up on cpa portal. Just says “… more

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Has anyone taken BEC in November yet? I am scheduled to take BEC next week - any hot topics I should focus on?

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What are the odds of studying for 2 weeks and passing BEC or should I just push the exam back

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Took BEC this week and I know I didn’t pass. Feeling pretty burnt out from BEC, so gonna take a break and come back to it in December. Should I try for REG or FAR in the meantime?

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Has anyone taken REG recently? Any hot topics I should focus on?

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I got an 89 on BEC with first attempt! Two down, two to go! I hate AUD and REG but almost:

("the evil is defeated" gif but it won't embed)

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Not bragging, just happy to celebrate! Passed BEC 77 with just one week of studying.
I guess passing UK’s ACA wasn’t a complete waste of time 🥳

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Hey guys, trying to create an account for the new NASBA portal and it’s asking me for my national candidate or jurisdiction ID number and I’m not sure where to find these since the last time I took my… more

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Does anyone know how I can access my previous CPA scores? I passed FAR and REG before the NASBA CPA Portal update, but since the update, i dont know where I can go to see my scores. It just says “Pass… more

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Is there anything else that we need for the CPA application besides our ssn, character reference form, and transcripts?

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Hello Everyone,
I want to enroll for CPA.
For that I want guidance.
Please let me know which college is good for the same in London, Ontario.

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Opinions on the 3 hour Roger/UWorld review that came out a few days ago ? Is it worth the time? Is you have an exam this week ?

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Fourth attempt at taking BEC, any tips on how to get over that stump (Precious scores, 71,69, and 70)

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Taking REG 10/30 is FAR 12/15 doable? Need to pass before 2024 change/score release schedule

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How long does the NYSED take to process your documents for CPA licensure?

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