Retaking AUD in a week and studying full time. I‘ve taken it a few times and every time I score in the 60’s. Any advice?

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I’m working on my AUD retake now. Scored 73 both times. I would recommend studying for a new exam (BEC, FAR, REG) as a break from AUD and hopefully a confidence booster!

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Study FAR then you’ll pick up more understanding of AUD.

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Do you know anyone who have taken it already? Practice answering previous questions. Sometimes questions are just derived from the previously asked once with little modification but with the same principle.

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I got a 69 and my strategy is to cram and spam MCQs on my weak areas.

MCQS: A1, A5, A6. SSAE/SSAR, independence rules for compilation/examination. What goes on each of the reports. A1 AND A5/6 reports (qualify, adverse, disclaimer) Quality Control

Watch skillmaster sims from A2 to A4. Risk assessment. Unrecorded liabilities. Inventory counts.

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Do you do a cumulative review?

Same boat OP…sick of these tests. Audit is last for me too and it sucks.

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