Need advise- have exact 3 weeks before I take the test. Taking it 1st time and prepped nothing. Will be studying for full day without work, doable?

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No. Probably not what you want to hear, but regardless of which exam you’re taking. One full day is studying is not going to be enough for 99.9% of people.

Unless you mean studying all day for three weeks. Then yeah, maybe.

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It is very easily doable if you study as a full time job these 3 weeks. I am in Tax and could have easily done it if I was sitting home and studying, FYI I did passed it but took little longer because I was working full time.

What test? Studying for 6-8 hours a day gives you a VERY safe bet of passing BEC or AUD. For FAR or REG I would recommend 4 weeks. People have passed in less time but why go crazy, play it safe and pass!

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Keep in mind that the law of diminishing returns applies to full-day studying for the CPA. For me, it’s pretty hard to retain information after 6 hours of studying. I’ve seen a lot of people online echo this sentiment.

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crammed 2 weeks while working and passed for AUD so sure

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Where u taking the test bro? All prometric sites are closed right now..

Some sites are open. I’m taking BEC tomorrow

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