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Have been studying FAR almost a year while working full time but took busy season off. I have still not passed and I feel like something just isn’t clicking with it. I feel like I am getting 75-80% o… more

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Any Pointers on passing the BEC exam? I have it in a week and it’s my last exam! I just want to enjoy the summer!

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Is it normal to struggle with AJEs in FAR (F1-M8) ? Any advice on how to resolve better the MCQs ? They are so lengthy.

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Didn’t realize I had a NTS expiring later this month. I have 2 weeks to study for BEC. Have passed in the past 3 years ago before I took a break. Have access to NINJA and BEC. What’s the best approach… more

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Anyone pass all four parts of the CPA exam in less than 30 months but greater than 18 months? NASBA passed UAA Model Rule 5-7 amendment in April to expand this to 30 months but not yet adopted at stat… more

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I currently want to take the CPA program (in Canada). My employer won’t pay for it, just wondering if anyone has any ideas on how I can get funding for this?

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Looking for a monthly review course..
I was using I75 but its really lite on the MCQs
Universal CPA any good?

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Hi ! Does anyone know how to check if scores have been transferred from Montana to California ? I had applied for it but not sure how to check.

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After failing BEC by 5 points, I’ve decided to supplement Becker with I-75.

Anyone had success ?

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I have been studying for FAR since September. Have not passed. I have studied for audit twice and failed twice (in March ‘22). I have passed BEC. I am getting discouraged studying for FAR but w… more

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Anybody in Miami want to link up to create study groups per section? Currently working through BEC

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How do you retain all the FAR material

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Is anyone waiting to take FAR until 2024? I heard it’s getting easier, so not sure if i should just focus on the other parts first

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Retaking AUD on Friday, but I feel like I’ve seen a lot of the MCQs over and over. What is a supplement that has a good bank for MCQs?

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Hot take: the reason fewer students are sitting for the exams is because the exam tackles too wide a scope, consequently takes too long to study for, and alternatives now offer greater return for the … more

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Every time I do a lecture and do the MCQ I get so discouraged because I feel like the MCQ are so different from the lectures. Is this anyone else’s problem? I’m using Becker and also supplementing wit… more

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Is BEC really that bad?
I'm doing fine on Becker when it comes to everything besides cost accounting. ( Just b3 m1-3)
Variances are easy, and so is the first 2 chapters.
IT seems easy but I keep … more

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Anyone take AUD recently?

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Testing in a few weeks. For those who passed BEC, how did you prepare for the IT section of the exam? Thanks

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Passed BEC few months ago. Failed FAR twice now w/ 45 and 52. I feel like i know facts but can’t apply to MCQs. Feeling VERY unmotivated to study. I want to pass FAR before I start my new job but just… more

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How in the world are we supposed to study while working full time at a Big 4? My mental health is taking a toll

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I have an NTS for BEC that expires 6/29. I’d rather get another NTS and take it a week later because I’m not close enough to pass if I sit the 29th. Extra layer of stress is that this is my last exam … more

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Does Becker have limited practice MCQs or is it me whom don’t know how to find it?
I did click > Practice Test > and click Create new test under Unlimited Practice Test; for some reason, the MCQ… more

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I am struggling with taking notes. I like to take them, but i don't review them. I think writing them down help me in my learning process, but even if I try it is difficult to go over them. Like … more

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Leaving KPMG after 10-11 months. Will I have to pay back Becker & do I get to keep it? If anyone knows would be greatly appreciated. PML said that he does not know and isn’t being helpful in the p… more

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I am going to start studying for the BEC exam. Applied for my NTS so once I get that I will set up a test date and setup a study schedule. I am based out of Orlando FL, and was wondering if there is a… more

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Scored 70 on my first BEC and a 69 on my second attempt. Any tips or advice on how to get over the hump. I’m using Becker btw

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I have my first exam coming up and was wondering how strict the jewelry requirement is. If I am wearing a small/thin necklace with a small cross or have a rope bracelet, do those need to come off? The… more

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Has anyone had a QBI sim (reg) where the taxable income fell between the income brackets? These are the most difficult to solve for, wondering if it’s worth memorizing.

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Failed REG first time with a 62. Should I sit for again at the end of the month or do you think I need to spend more time studying?

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Don't know who needs to hear this, but: times are tough, and studying is hard, but you only have to do this one time, and you're golden ✨️ good luck and happy studying 📖🧠💫

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For REG is there a way to lookup the exclusion/bracket amounts on the actual exam? For example, the principal residence exclusion amounts by filing status.

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I took FAR last week and get scores back this Friday. I have an NTS for 2 others which just begun so I have time, should I begin studying for them now or should I hold off on studying until I get my s… more

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Got EDR from Becker on both final mocks with the deliberate handicap of taking them in the morning on weekend. I'm absolutely not a morning person, so wanted to see the worst-case scenario. Still … more

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Is anyone using Universal CPA? If so, is the material outdated?

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Is anyone starting to study for the exams? I'm a week into studying for BEC. I'm looking to see if anyone wants to chat occasionally. I work remotely in tax (everyone pretty much already has t… more

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Score release tonight ?

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