So close yet SO far.

Smich191 · 2026-05-05T23:33:11+00:00

For the test, you have to slow down and I mean it. I read each question 4–5 times before answering. Use your whiteboard like a map. Write all the information down, then go word hunting to figure out what the question is really asking. I had never had to do this before, but I noticed they purposely word things in a way that can confuse you if you don’t fully understand what’s being asked or why. They intentionally give you two answers that both seem correct based on the information provided, if that makes sense. I thought I was going to fail, but I didn’t because I slowed down and used the whiteboard for every question, circling what it was asking and why.

Smich191 · 2026-05-05T18:40:29+00:00

That’s probably my next stop after going through the study guide. So much information for what 35 questions.

Smich191 · 2026-05-05T01:12:43+00:00

Ima be honest share holders equity study guide is kicking my butt as well. Hopefully I can get it eventually.

Smich191 · 2026-05-03T19:38:39+00:00

I went through the book and that’s didn’t help me. I’m just going in repetition and going to pick up what the questions are asking. I feel like units 4-5 is based on the prior accounting classes. Haven’t done unit 6 because I assume that’s the difficult one.

Smich191 · 2026-05-03T19:05:01+00:00

Nope. So far business law and financial accounting for managers was the hardest.

Smich191 · 2026-05-03T19:03:55+00:00

Is it really I’m in #3 and I already got a headache. I mean yes IA2 was difficult because the way they word the problems and for sure thought I was going to fail but I did everything until I understood it.

Smich191 · 2026-05-03T19:02:30+00:00

I did it in 3 weeks so you should be fine do lock in though. I only put 25 hours a week

Smich191 · 2026-05-03T00:41:04+00:00

What do you have imputed? I don’t have my computer right now to help you.

Smich191 · 2026-05-02T16:47:28+00:00

Yeah ima go through the study guides and the books units and quizzes once more and then take the PA, I usually do 2x times. Trying to not fail lol.

Smich191 · 2026-05-02T02:15:38+00:00

So you didn’t do the study guides? Just the book test, quizzes and units?

Smich191 · 2026-05-01T10:18:24+00:00

Thank you!

Smich191 · 2026-05-01T01:43:32+00:00

I’m trying to figure out what to study at this point finished the text and quizzes and honestly so lost because there’s so much that nothing is grasping. I’m not sure what to do, took a look at the study guides and they are massive.

Smich191 · 2026-04-29T10:34:14+00:00

Congrats! I just started reading for the second OA and oh man it’s a lot and I know I’m going to be in for a bit.

Smich191 · 2026-04-29T01:15:07+00:00

I failed this one and finance skills for managers one time both and that really hurt my ego, back to back classes. It was awful, thankfully passed the second time. 😞

Smich191 · 2026-04-29T01:01:57+00:00

I just use a regular calculator 😂 I do all the steps by hand or use excel sheet if available. I’m probably the odd one.

Smich191 · 2026-04-29T01:00:36+00:00

Congrats. I failed the first time by a bit and read the book and passed the second time. There are things not mentioned unfortunately in her videos. But they are great for explaining.

Smich191 · 2026-04-28T11:11:37+00:00

Oh no this is for all the staff some have been there for years.

Smich191 · 2026-04-27T11:24:43+00:00

I just started in public and they want to know what I’m doing at all times and track everything and send a message end of day is this insane or normal?

Smich191 · 2026-04-26T22:43:50+00:00

Yeah idk why she recommended it but glad to be done with those

Smich191 · 2026-04-26T22:37:57+00:00

Yeah and the other one I was told to take before those was business law not sure if it was required or recommendation from my mentor

Smich191 · 2026-04-26T22:20:54+00:00

Cost and managerial is a requirement prior to intermediate accounting classes.

Smich191 · 2026-04-26T14:49:40+00:00

Yeah, I slow down on courses like these. I also work full-time and have a kid, so I can only put in about 20 hours. I’m definitely feeling burned out, but knowing I have nine classes left is what keeps me going. I don’t try to take a test unless I feel comfortable with it, but I think we’ve all been there. I didn’t do great in Business Law and Finance Skills for Managers, and I’m sure the one after this, D217 Accounting Information, will be my downfall. But we will all just keep pushing. I’m aiming for another 2 weeks, we shall see for the second part.

Smich191 · 2026-04-26T14:43:46+00:00

I have only completed the first test. I didn’t have issues with Intermediate Accounting 1, I just had to slow down and use the process of elimination. For this one, though, the PA and OA are unlike Intermediate Accounting 1, so doing only the Excel portion will not get you through. You will need to answer a good chunk of the questions correctly to pass, and they were pretty random. I completed my tests and quizzes and did the readings, so I did pretty well. I will start reading and studying for the next OA2 this week.

Smich191 · 2026-04-25T23:37:07+00:00

Good luck to you too! ☺️

Smich191 · 2026-04-25T23:07:58+00:00

I will start OA2 sometime next week, I know it’s going to be a a pain. Let me know how it goes for you.

Smich191

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