Here's a bit about me: I studied accounting and now work as an IT auditor, focusing on reports for audits. I've been doing this for about 2.5 years.
Here are my scores:
FAR - 87 AUD - 90 BEC - 88 REG - 82
When it comes to studying, I kept it simple. I used a program called Becker, watched lectures a bit faster, did lots of practice questions, and focused on the parts of the exam that are usually tested the most. I did tons of practice questions every day, probably around 800 to 1500 for each exam.
One important tip I want to share: I don't think taking notes is very helpful. Doing practice questions is much better and saves time. It's important to go through the material as quickly as possible because you can forget things if you take too long.
Lastly, I want to talk about believing in yourself. I didn't think I did well on one part of the exam, but I still ended up with a good score. So, it's important to stay positive and not give up hope.
We're on the same page about the no-notes approach. At first, I questioned my sanity for relying solely on multiple choice questions and simulations without jotting anything down, but I discovered it was actually quite beneficial. Welcome to the CPA Club! Congratulations on your achievement!
Congratulations on acing your exams, OP!
While studying hasn't been too challenging, I'm struggling to prioritize what's crucial. Nonetheless, I want to extend my gratitude for inspiring me to persevere.
Honestly, those four simulations felt incredibly challenging—I'm not even sure if I managed to score on them. The multiple-choice questions and other simulations seemed manageable, though. Your uplifting story means a lot to me; thank you for sharing, and congratulations on your impressive 4/4 achievement!
Thank you for sharing such an enlightening post. I'm aiming to complete AUD, BEC, and REG before the year ends (I've already passed FAR). Regarding BEC, I'm contemplating skipping the lectures because focusing on the MCQs and simulations appears to be more beneficial for absorbing the material.
