Failed FAR with a 70. Any advice on how to prepare or how much time I need to retake it while working full time? Used Becker, about two and a half weeks of studying the first time around.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Study at least 5 weeks. Hit MCQ hard and practice Authoritative Literature research

like

6 weeks minimum

like

I definitely feel like 5 or 6 weeks is overkill though. But I definitely need more practice, that’s where I went wrong the first time

like

Not ignoring, just expressing what I feel. No need for sass. I passed BEC and audit with much less time while working as well.

like

Are you me? Lol I also got 70 on my first try and studied only about 2 weeks. For my retake I was on sabbatical during the summer and had 3 full weeks to go over material again, I didn’t watch the lectures but I read the book and did mcqs after each module. And most of the lectures I didn’t even watch at the first place. The week before exam I was doing 120-200 mcqs a day and watched explanations for almost every sim. Also I studied my weak areas couple days before exam. I passed it in 3rd Q.

helpful

This is all so helpful! Thank you so much. I know that where I struggled was not doing enough questions and considering I had such little time, I had to prioritize actually getting through all the material. But I’ll take everything you said into account, aiming to take it sometime between mid to end of November!

like

Be cognizant about whether you actually understand something or if you are just memorizing

Use Rogers CPA

Have you tried ninja? I am trying to figure out what I should get in addition to Becker and seems like most people suggest ninja

2.5 weeks?!?! You can do it in 4 if you’re able to study full time.

It was ambitious, I know lol. 4 weeks isn’t an option unfortunately with busy season coming up. I doubt I’d even be able to get a week off.

More Posts

What’s the strategy for planning to support aging parents? My mom has not a penny to her name but does live in a mortgage-free home. My siblings are worthless so it will be on me to support her.

like

ND ofc
That cute girl in light green suit 😍 spectacles, ~ 2 inch heels , asking for the adhoc cab at 9 pm shift ....
Later got replaced by 3 people 😑 and had to deboard the cab 😑😑 wish could drive her back if had the steering over the wheels.....

Felt like skipped a beat today 😍😍

likehelpful

What will be in Hand for this pay structure

Post Photo
like
like

Hello peeps, how's the work culture,benefits and growth opportunities in Tesla Data Analytics side. Asking for a friend?

What do you think about the present Adler Group case? Will it have consequences for KPMG?

like

The client doesn’t want to talk to me and only wants to speak to the partner—he’ll ignore my emails and ping the partner for the same information. The partner is super unresponsive to everyone and expects his associates to handle stuff. Client is frustrated and I’m stuck and annoyed. What do I do?

like

"It's time I put my head to the saw or whatever that saying is"
"....nose to the grindstone??"
"Yeah that one!"

funnylike

Holy Jesus, my bonus was HORRIBLE and I’m ranked as a top performer.

likefunny

What job do you fantasize about having if you were to quit the industry entirely?

like

What’s in welcome kit for new joinees?
Any updates on office openings?

Does anybody else think that the Wharton Slack & Discord groups are kinda quiet/inactive compared to admit groups from other schools?

like

Hello all ,
for impact day i only got the registration mail apart from that I didn’t got anything it is a in person activity for story book making,
What should I do should go to office or wait for any update.

like

I feel like my boss never joins my working call with my stakeholders, is this normal in big tech, like they don't have time to sit in the same meeting with you to understand and course correct your working styles? Like I am supposed to take the whole lead from day 1 independently.

like

What does Morgan Stanley look for in the experienced hires program in their IBD division?

like

The markets have hit the bottom and rebounding ..? Right? RIGHT?

😄

funnylike

Hi Friends,

I am in discussion with MNC Service based organization based out of Sweden and wanted to know the salary I can expect. Although they have dropped a hint of around 45000 SEK per month.

I am an Oracle SQL and PL/SQL developer with around 10 years of experience and my CTC in India is around 32 LPA.....

like

Client holds a meeting to transition roles. Many irrelevant questions are asked. I finally ask 1 pertinent question & the client says "Let's take that offline." I accidentally reply "We are offline."

like

Hello, please share your success/failure stories. It will surely help/motivate a lot of people who are stuck in some dead-end roles.

Please share your upskill/reskill journey-

●Role prior to upskilling or reskilling
●Skills/Certifications ( current role )
●Time/Number of hours spent to learn
●Time taken to crack an opportunity in that field
●How rewarding was it financially? (%growth)
●What was your YOE?
● How hard/challenging It was to make that transition?

like

Additional Posts in Accounting

What habits should I be starting as a new audit Senior, besides constantly updating my resume/looking for exits?

funnylikesmart

Man, I am so tired of the whole concept of timesheets, billable hours, utilization, etc. that is public accounting.

like

At this point all I care about is salary what would result in your opinion most money •CFP •CPA •prestigious MBA •CFA •CAIA •coding boot camp I’m at $85k now

like

Please! Continue with your sarcastic smart ass responses to my emails. I love it! 😍

like

For those that have left the firm, did you tell your coach and HR you were leaving? What’s the protocol?

like

PwC does pwc also reimburse you for paying for the the ethics exam (in addition to FAR AUD REG BEC)? the reimbursement form doesn't specify

like

In a few days I take my first exam, FAR, hardly prepared at all. It is my fault. I kept postponing the test but to celebrate busy season I'm going to get it over with and get creamed. Wanted to share.

like

Core assurance people - what annoys you about your Risk Assurance teams?

likesmartfunny

Anyone has worked for Treasury Department or has heard stories about someone working there? I am trying to explore that possibility. I think this is treated as great experience for tax practice. It seems some top talents from big four or law firm are there. Try to see if anyone has some insights and try to work towards that goal.

like

Advisory transaction due diligence. What is average salary for a experienced staff/senior in South Florida (Tampa/Ft Lauderdale / Miami)

like

Has anyone gone from an internal audit consulting (Sox and compliance mostly) role to an external audit role? What are the major differences? Would it be worth the pivot? Trying to get more technical experience.

like

How do you go about transferring to another office? I want to love to Seattle but I’m not sure how to go about it. I’m thinking of transferring next year after making senior

like

Anyone else on the bench during busy season?

likefunny

I’d rather pull an all nighter working than try to work at home hearing people screaming about Tom Brady...

like

EY Forensics - what are S1s getting paid? Northeast region in particular but any insight is helpful

like

Hair; how long is too long for work? too long to have hair down? too long for a ponytail? etc.

like

Please recommend a good website to get a resume template

like

Looking for a referral to KPMG

like

What happens if you get caught moonlighting? And how would the firm find out anyway?

like

Does anyone else max 401k? I’m thinking about starting and wanted to get opinion on it. I won’t save as much liquid cash but I don’t plan on buying a house for at least 5 years. Thanks!

likehelpful

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal