Beat the CPA

I have my first CPA exam scheduled for sept 30th (FAR). I work full time and have limited study time. Is there anything I could listen to, such as a podcast that could legitimately help prepare me while I work lo… more

Who's studying Auditing recently? I'm using Becker and it doesn't seem helpful to reach that hot 75? sos help

How heavily tested is calculations related to capital budgeting & valuation tested on the BEC exam versus IT and cost accounting ?

Advice on studying during busy season?

When applying first time for the CPA, what number of exams should I select to take in my application? I am planning on doing BEC this year, and depending on how it goes might also do Audit. I am plan… more

Do you do personalized or random tests?

Hi, my intern is coming to an end, and the offer Im getting starts next year. Can I intern / work somewhere else to earn extra money for my graduate studies before coming back to the firm?

I take BEC in 29 days, any advice? The lectures are killing me.

I’ve been studying for the BEC section (I take the exam in a week) and score really well on the Becker MC even though I feel like I don’t fully understand the concepts. In the other 3 sections I felt … more

I’m taking FAR in 3 weeks. I still have to get through F8-F10 (which I hope to do in the next week) and want to do a final review and go back through my weak areas in the final two weeks. I’m mostly w… more

What has been tested on BEC recently?

Doing FAR on Saturday. Tips for managing the stress of the final day, aside from cramming? Historically, that's been unhelpful for me.

This will be my third attempt at BEC and I am tired of looking at this book.

I scored a 70, and 70 on my first two attempts. Any hints or topics I should focus on these last couple of days ?

I just scored 49 on my BEC ME 1…… 😭😭😭 what should I do?

What are everybody's favorite supplements? I'm trying to decide between a few. Ninja? I71?

And when did you get them? As an extra after you've gone through the main lessons and MCQs or alon… more

I have just started with BEC 1 (Corporate Governance) from Becker. Anyone find that questions asked in MCQs are not covered in the Becker textbook content itself? Or am I doing something wrong? Should… more

Scored a 59 on my first BEC practice test w becker 😭, and now I’m worried

Taking far/my first section next Saturday! Currently in final review hell, but how should I prep on the final day before it?
Also, I heard that they check your clothes and a coworker told me not to wear a jacket. He also noted our… more

Any suggestions on tackling the AUD? I passed BEC before and got 74 on FAR but never got closer to passing score on AUD?

Anyone with an international accounting degree can share how was the process to apply to take the exam? I’m really confused how to go foward here, how did you get your college to send the documents t… more

What have you seen as the TBS questions on BEC?

Advice needed. I start studying for the CPA Exam (BEC) next week. It’s been about 5 years since I last studied and finished college. What are the best ways to study, I found in college I learned bette… more

I’m so nervous, I don’t know if I should sit for my exam this week or next week.

Scored a 70 and then a 69 on BEC.

I looked at the AICPA website and I can’t find the sample test for BEC.

Did they move it ? Or can anyone offer any other good practice questions ?

Any tips for the written communication section on BEC?

Anyone sat BEC exam lately? Is full version of excel available with formula suggestions/syntax for NPV and all? And are two monitors provided or 1?

I am currently just watching the videos for sims for REG on Becker? Is this enough?

Is BEC achievable in a month’s time? Starting from scratch for a full time CPA student?

Was anyone watching the Texas state board meeting today? I felt like they skipped over the part of the agenda on the 30 month extension? I don’t know if I just missed it or if it was tabled for now.

For the people who use Becker, when should I cover the final review material? Before or after the simulated exams? TIA

What are the most tested areas on BEC?

I’ve noticed I’ve grown less patient, less empathetic with people, and more cynical as I study and work in consulting/PA at the same time. I find it really difficult to put myself in another person’s … more

What’s the difference between the ninja review course and ninja as a supplement pricing?

Any advice on how to pass FAR on the first try ? Thanks

Anyone having issues logging into the NASBA portal and getting in touch with them after calling the phone number? I’ve tried unlocking the account which I don’t actually receive the code for and calli… more

Can someone explain how the performance of the overall group taking the exam impacts scoring? I understand it’s not a curve and not a direct % of correct answers, but I’ve read some places that the av… more