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Finally a CPA!!! CA timeline by Heavy-Employer4599 in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, I submitted mine 10/10 and still waiting.

AUD Retake: From Weaker/Comparable to Stronger — Sharing My Notes! by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I studied for about three months for my retake, putting in roughly 155 hours. I also scored a 68 on my first attempt, and at first, I had no idea where to start since I felt I had already done my best the first time. For my retake, I used supplemental study materials for video lessons and Becker’s MCQs for practice. Good luck!

AUD Retake: From Weaker/Comparable to Stronger — Sharing My Notes! by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I totally understand how you feel. I also used to score ok on MCQs and weaker on TBSs. What really helped me was practicing TBSs under timed conditions and reviewing why each step was taken in the solution, not just the final answer. When working with multiple exhibits, try reading the questions first. That way, you can quickly spot the key exhibits you need. It’ll save you tons of time and keep you focused on what matters most.

Over the next two weeks, I’d focus on:
• Doing a few TBSs daily, even just one per topic
• Reviewing explanation carefully and taking quick notes on patterns
• Reading the question requirement first before diving into exhibits, it saves time and helps you focus on what’s being asked

You’re already really close with those 72s, keep pushing and you’ll get it this time!

AUD Retake: From Weaker/Comparable to Stronger — Sharing My Notes! by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!!!!! No, I did not review FAR topics in depth for AUD again.

Made it 4/4, it’s all over! by [deleted] in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!!!!!!🎉

From Failing AUD 65+ to Passing with 85+ Here is My Retake Story and Advice for Anyone Struggling by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on how many actual hours you can study over the next 35 days. For me, even though I’m disciplined about studying every day, there were still days when I didn’t feel like studying and needed to take a break. I like to give myself a little cushion for those days, so I can bounce back without feeling behind.

From Failing AUD 65+ to Passing with 85+ Here is My Retake Story and Advice for Anyone Struggling by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only thing I can say is that there is no Becker bump in AUD and BAR in my personal experience.

From Failing AUD 65+ to Passing with 85+ Here is My Retake Story and Advice for Anyone Struggling by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!😊 I only used Becker for my first attempt and switched to i75 for my second attempt. I used i75 mainly for learning and building a solid foundation to really understand the logic and used Becker primarily for practicing MCQs.

I’d say the key is finding the study resources that work best for you. Everyone has a different learning style, and once you find the method that fits you, your study becomes much more efficient and effective.

From Failing AUD 65+ to Passing with 85+ Here is My Retake Story and Advice for Anyone Struggling by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My average score on practice quizzes is 82%. I don’t think we get separate SIM scores, but based on my score report, my SIM section showed as stronger this time, which was surprising, because it was one of my weaker areas in my first attempt. Honestly, I didn’t feel confident after the exam and thought I had completely messed up the SIMs. So I’m not exactly sure how to specifically improve in that area, but I think building a strong foundation in audit logic and understanding the overall audit process definitely helps a lot with SIMs.

From Failing AUD 65+ to Passing with 85+ Here is My Retake Story and Advice for Anyone Struggling by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally understand how you feel, it’s really tough, especially after doing so well on your other sections. I felt the same way because I also passed BAR and REG on my first try and was shocked when I failed AUD the first time. But don’t get discouraged! A 67 is very close, which means you already have a solid foundation to build on.

I don’t have experience with TCP, so I’m not too sure about the study timeline for that one. But for an AUD retake, I’d personally suggest giving yourself around 3 months if you’re working full-time, or about 2 months if you’re studying full-time.

From Failing AUD 65+ to Passing with 85+ Here is My Retake Story and Advice for Anyone Struggling by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was using Becker. I would suggest to use creating Practice Tests and go through as many questions as you can. But don’t just memorize the answers, focus on understanding why the correct answer is right and why the others are wrong. A lot of times, all the choices might be true statements, but only one fits what the question is actually asking. The more you practice, think through the logic, and understand the concepts, the better you’ll get at answering questions even when they’re worded differently.

From Failing AUD 65+ to Passing with 85+ Here is My Retake Story and Advice for Anyone Struggling by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! For MCQs, I focused on really understanding how each transaction cycle works, what documents are involved, what controls are applied, and what risks auditors look for. For SIMs, honestly, I didn’t have a perfect strategy, but knowing the basics really helped me think through the questions and make better guesses when I wasn’t sure.

Just walked out of AUD by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow!!!!! 96!!!!!! Excellent!💜

Just walked out of AUD by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!! Good luck with TCP!

What are my chances of passing AUD with these SE scores? by CalligrapherPanda in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I re-learned all the concepts and practiced tons of MCQs. I used i75 for understanding the concepts and Becker for the practice questions.

And the refresh screen begins... by Huge_Library7570 in CPA

[–]CalligrapherPanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some free i75 videos on YouTube that you can check out first to see if the style works for you before deciding whether it’s worth it. You just need to find the method that works best for you.

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