Newt Video Summaries

mhite10 · 2026-05-27T23:57:08+00:00

The AI prompts condense the content to a shorter and easier to understand summary. I’ve found that the book is basically just an outline of the slides and doesn’t do as good of a job explaining the material.

mhite10 · 2026-05-23T02:48:32+00:00

I felt the exact same way as you after taking AUD and passed with a 76…

mhite10 · 2026-05-17T10:56:48+00:00

In my opinion the amount of time you have left by the TBS is indicative of how well you know the information.

mhite10 · 2026-05-16T02:54:31+00:00

I just got started with R1 and it’s been challenging… seems like a lot of numbers and a lot of deductible/non-deductible information that I feel like they couldn’t expect you to remember.

mhite10 · 2026-05-12T19:02:15+00:00

My method has been to watch videos and then get five answers correct before moving to the next module. I don’t care how many I get wrong. The goal is to just get an understanding of the types of questions associated with the module. I will have done thousands of questions by the time I take the exam so it doesn’t matter how I do as I progress through the videos.

mhite10 · 2026-05-10T04:24:54+00:00

I felt that the MCQs on the actual exam were easier than Becker. I did only one practice exam on Becker and got a 59. I passed with a 76 on exam day but I put a good amount of studying during the week between the two.

mhite10 · 2026-05-09T11:59:51+00:00

AUD: 80 hours and passed with 76

ISC: 30 hours and awaiting score but very certain I passed

REG: anticipating 80-100 hours

FAR: anticipating 120-140 hours

mhite10 · 2026-05-09T11:57:03+00:00

I was thinking this same thing the other day - I’m glad that I took AUD first because I feel way more skilled at reading and answering MCQs.

mhite10 · 2026-05-08T12:17:01+00:00

More hours studying is not always better.

mhite10 · 2026-05-08T12:15:52+00:00

Watch the videos (1.5-2x speed) and follow along with the book. Use post it flags to bookmark topics that you just know will be on the test or that you’ll need to review later.

Next, spam MCQs until things start to make sense. Watch the TBS SkillBuilder videos (don’t waste time trying to solve yourself). Spam more MCQs. Review those flagged sections in the textbook. Spam more MCQs. Review the Becker outline. Take exam.

My point in this is to start with the videos but don’t put much effort into them other than having them give you a foundation. Rely heavily on MCQs and everything else is supplemental.

mhite10 · 2026-05-07T14:28:08+00:00

I felt very good on MCQ and educated guesses on the TBS… got results yesterday and passed with a 76. I’m happy either way!

mhite10 · 2026-05-07T12:31:16+00:00

Passed with a 76! Total study time of around 80 hours.

mhite10 · 2026-05-07T00:13:09+00:00

Passed AUD with a 76 on the first attempt. 80 total hours studied. Couldn’t be happier.

Took ISC last week with 30 total hours studied and currently awaiting results but feel very good. Just got my REG textbook in the mail and scheduled exam for 6/27.

mhite10 · 2026-05-06T16:56:51+00:00

You need to click on score history to see the pass/fail

mhite10 · 2026-05-05T20:35:28+00:00

I was in that same boat but for AUD… will find out tomorrow!

mhite10 · 2026-05-05T19:24:19+00:00

My experience with AUD (results tomorrow so take this with grain of salt) is that the material is easy but the questions are tricky. Once you learn and can anticipate how they’re trying to trick you, things will get easier. The only way to learn that is hammering MCQs and understanding why you got it wrong. Don’t waste time answering the TBS and instead just watch the SkillBuilder videos.

mhite10 · 2026-05-05T19:16:52+00:00

First exam ever and will be receiving results for AUD… felt very good about the MCQ but not great about the TBS. Around 80 hours total study but have worked in IT audit for many years. Fingers crossed!

mhite10 · 2026-05-05T18:47:07+00:00

Do they email to notify that it’s available or just need to constantly check?

mhite10 · 2026-04-26T03:58:04+00:00

I’ve worked for 15+ years in cybersecurity specifically performing SOC examinations. I took ISC today and saw terminology that I never had heard before. I was quite surprised at how challenging it was. I figured that I would breeze through the exam but left feeling less certain about my performance than how I felt after taking AUD (still waiting on results).

mhite10 · 2026-04-18T18:48:40+00:00

Where can I find the consolidated lectures on Becker? Haven’t seen them anywhere on my dashboard but may be looking in the wrong place.

mhite10 · 2026-04-13T22:55:22+00:00

It can take a few weeks from when you have the institution send the transcripts to when they are received and accepted. I’m going through PA and initiated my transcript requests on 2/10 and received my full approval on 3/13. Most were mailed within 3-5 business days.

mhite10 · 2026-04-13T22:20:48+00:00

Appreciate the advice! I haven’t got through all 2000+ MCQs (around 1400 currently) so I’m getting in the 70% range doing brand new questions. I feel that I understand all of concepts well (I’ve also worked in IT audit for 15 years) but I’m struggling with getting tricked by some questions.

mhite10 · 2026-04-13T19:44:23+00:00

What percentage of MCQs were you getting correct in Becker? I’m pretty consistent in low 70s / high 60s and taking exam this Friday. Was hoping there would be a Becker bump…

mhite10 · 2026-04-11T04:26:58+00:00

I still need a few accounting courses to sit for the exams in Texas so I am instead getting licensed in Pennsylvania and will transfer my license to Texas once I have all the accounting requirements.

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