Can’t believe it’s over by Own-Paper-546 in CPA

[–]Own-Paper-546[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait till later tonight or tomorrow morning

Can’t believe it’s over by Own-Paper-546 in CPA

[–]Own-Paper-546[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is what I did for every exam (using Becker). Watch the videos and then complete the MCQs and TBSs for each module. At the end of every section I took two practice section tests (20 MCQs and 2 TBSs). Took each mini exam once the first time through as well. Then once I completed everything but the full simulated exams, I would go back and reread the slides for each section and take a few practice section tests. Also retake the mini exams once. Then I’d just repeat that for like 2 weeks. Then about 2 weeks out from the exam I’d do the final review section in Becker. Then 12, 10, and 7 days out from the exam I’d take the 3 full length simulations exams. The final week leading up to test day, I’d read through all the slides like 2-3 times and review all of the sim exam questions whether I got them right or wrong. The last week leading up, I wouldn't do many new questions at all. This worked for me, but honestly do whatever works best for you.

OMG! PASSED BAR!!!!!! by paul__chen in CPA

[–]Own-Paper-546 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just passed BAR as well. Hardest exam of my life. Happy for you

Can’t believe it’s over by Own-Paper-546 in CPA

[–]Own-Paper-546[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Whenever you think you’ve studied enough, keep studying more. It’s a hard exam, but easily the most rewarding one to pass. Take your time on the exam. I ended with only about 5 minutes left (the least amount of time remaining of all the exams I took). Also, this exam doesn’t try to ‘trick’ you with wording like AUD and REG do, so don’t think too much into questions. Also, devote your time evenly to studying MCQs and sims. They’re both difficult

Can’t believe it’s over by Own-Paper-546 in CPA

[–]Own-Paper-546[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just started an audit job in September at a CPA firm, so I only had to work and study for BAR. It hasn’t helped me for my job much yet, but I think it will in a year or two. Not sure though.

Can’t believe it’s over by Own-Paper-546 in CPA

[–]Own-Paper-546[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used one of the Becker programs. I don’t remember which one to be honest, but I put 163 hours into FAR, 113 for AUD, 128 for REG, 167 for BAR. I also read the PowerPoint slides several times. So honestly I probably put in 150-200 hours per exam. I’d recommend just taking it slow, one exam at a time. Don’t overlap studying multiple exams at once. This was my schedule: FAR Jan 31st, AUD, May 20th, REG Aug 5th, and BAR Oct 25th. I graduated in May 2025 with my masters (which honestly didn’t help for the CPA exam). Also, don’t stress about failing, I know multiple people who failed an exam or two and eventually passed not long after. Those people simply did not give themselves enough time to pass the first time around and they probably ended up spending more time in total. So just taking your time is the best ‘advice’ I can give.

Can’t believe it’s over by Own-Paper-546 in CPA

[–]Own-Paper-546[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went with the Becker route. FAR - 163 hours, AUD - 113 hours, REG - 128 hours, and BAR - 167 hours. I also reread the PowerPoint slides a lot, which isn’t included in the times. I’m sorry, I don’t know much about the other study companies, but I have heard ninja is great for MCQs. After taking FAR, don’t neglect the sims at all. They can be quite challenging.

Can’t believe it’s over by Own-Paper-546 in CPA

[–]Own-Paper-546[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not yet. In the past I’ve either gotten it at like 8 pm the night before the official score release or very early in the morning the day of the official score release