For those of you who just start studying for CPA Exam, since BEC section will have different format, what’s your strategy and what’s the order of sections you will take first?

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I read somewhere that you should take BEC and AUD first and then REG and FAR if you’re just starting now. Because with the change in 2024, BEC and AUD will have more content and the most change, but FAR will actually have less.

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Thanks BDO1!! It’s super helpful!!

Taking Reg then BEC ..
I figured REG will help with my confidence and I will know what to expect

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Currently studying for FAR, going to AUD and then BEC. Feel like Audit and FAR relate too well so i would want FAR info still fresh on my brain while studying.

I did FAR, AUD, REG, BEC. AUD and REG build on FAR (REG through comparison of tax to GAAP), and saved BEC for last since it’s easiest.

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