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koko — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:55 -0000

Hi Kankur, I have the same question as yours. I scheduled my BEC exam next week but don't feel like I am fully prepared. My NTS for BEC will be expired in 12 days. I really want to apply for a new NTS this month so that I still can take this exam in this test window. Should I wait after the NTS expired or can I get a new NTS NOW?
If I don't show up for the exam, am I allowed to get the new NTS and take BEC in the same test window? I am planning to take it at the end of August. Thank you very much for your help!

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koko — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:15:55 -0000

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Louise — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:43:12 -0000

I passed AUD, FAR, & REG, however failed BEC and now have lost AUD. Is there any rules about if I have to take AUD first? Or any rules about lost credit re-takes? Or am I the only one that has lost an 81.

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Andy — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:03:08 -0000

I just passed my last sections, FAR & BEC. I passed AUD & REG in Oct & Nov of last year, and then took a break until after tax season. I wasn't planning on doing that so I registered for both remaining sections in December. I looked at my NTS for FAR and realized BEC expired at the end of May. I took FAR fully prepped and got a 95 on the last Tuesday of the window. I took BEC 2 days later on 11 hours of study with my review book and got a 77. So woo hoo. So that's all four sections on the first try with a 95 on REG & FAR a 90 on AUD and a 77 for BEC using only CPAexcel's online & book. The felt a little cheesy, but certainly can't complain.

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Doug — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:37:22 -0000

I used the Becker review CD's & also purchased their Final Review product to study for and pass all four examinations. I did not really focus on the simulations, but did do almost every multiple choice question. The key to passing this examination is persistence and few things in life feel better than getting that final passing grade.

Jeff - Thanks for all the information you have provided on this site. It is a great forum and a wealth of information, especially around score release time.

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Alicia — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:48:43 -0000

Has anyone taken the Becker Final Review one day crash course? I am wondering if it is worth paying the money, if it's just someone giving me more mulitchoice questions, no thanks...but if it helps with strategy and focus point on taking the exam I may be interested. The web site really doesn't give much help so I'm looking for people who have actually taken it...

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dorothynyc — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:12:44 -0000

Well the fourth time around was a charm-I finally passed FAR with a 75...I know I know that in graduate school this would have been a grade that I would have scoffed at (all that work to get a 75). But this is the hardest grade that I worked for and I am so glad that I made it. Now I am done with the entire exam!!!

So for everyone out there who is retaking a section-hang in there-there is light at the end of the tunnel!!! I wish I could have seen that light after one attempt but I guess after a fourth attempt the light shines all the more brighter. Good luck everyone!

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Ann — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:59:00 -0000

I think there is a problem with website

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brandon — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:17:48 -0000

Got my first exam with a simulation coming up, when using the simulation software and are filling in journal entries, if you don't use a row for the journal entry do you have to fill it in with "No entry required" or does leaving it blank equate to the same thing? Every little time saver helps! Thanks!

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cpahopeful09 — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:32:46 -0000

Took FAR for the first time with Becker review and got a 74. Any suggestions on how much time I will need before I take it again? Also, should I stay with Becker or try something new?

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Jeff - another71.com — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:43:13 -0000

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TX CPA Candidate — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:09:49 -0000

Tough break TXwannaB... I used Becker for BEC as well and I felt it was quite sufficient.. you just have to master the hw questions & work ALL the supplementals!

You'll beat it next time!

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TXwannaB — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:22:30 -0000

Frustrated, I passed REG with an 80 last year and I used Becker. I found the Final Review simulations to be helpful.

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TXwannaB — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:17:49 -0000

I too just got a 74 on BEC in Texas. I walked out of there feeling better than I did after the 2 sections that i passed (AUD, REG) last year and I got a 74! I felt a little shakey in financial management, but not 56 worth! guess I need to go back and study my ROI more. I am using Becker and after the test I came home and searched their info for XBRL, and I found it on page 29 (of 92) in their update down loads... I only got to page 25 before I almost slipped into a coma. Better luck next time, I think I can be ready to retake next month.

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Anonymous — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:01:14 -0000

The last post was for TX CPA Candidate.. sorry about that

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Anonymous — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:14 -0000

Hey Frustrated- I got a 74 on FAR my first try and I asked for a rescore.. they did not change it. They told me that it is less than 1% chance that they do change it. Its a waste of money, I wouldn't do it again.

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TX CPA Candidate — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:28:29 -0000

my answer based on personal experience is that Jeff is pretty accurate in this predictions +/- few days.. however sometimes you just never know! ;-)

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Anonymous — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:20:38 -0000

I am taking AUD on July 1st and BEC on July 17. When would I potentially recieve my socres?

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TX CPA Candidate — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:59:23 -0000

75% of a CPA: I just got REG score today in TX..i took it on 5/28 --> 74!.. can't believe it.. I'm thinking of requesting a score review..

--> has anyone got their score changed from 74 to 75 using the re-score process?

Please advise.. this was my last section!!

BTW.. I took AUD on 4/6 and still no score!

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Frustrated — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:00:35 -0000

I just found out I failed Reg with a 74 (that was the third attempt and it is my last part!) I was thinking about trying the Yaeger Cram CDs. Does anyone have any thoughts/experience with those compared to becker? I tried to access the site to preview a sample one and it does not seem to be working. Any insight would be helfule.

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Brad — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:17:19 -0000

I agree about the Becker FAR questions... very difficult. I had a very difficult time with the two final exams included with the software, to the point where I was almost distraught after so many hours studying. But I ended up passing comfortably ~ the real test was much easier than the Becker tests and questions (in my opinion).

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Anonymous — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:46:11 -0000

No I would not give up many people will fail each section multiple times before passing, its a hard test!

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C_Slater — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:19:54 -0000

Thanks kdb. What was the average percentage of questions were answering correctly towards the end of the review?

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anonymous — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:56:49 -0000

got my california REG score today....73. (previously got a 72, 69...now 73). am i not meant to be a CPA?

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Anonymous — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:51:34 -0000

Thanks Steve! I failed AUD, REG and BEC (once each) and was getting somewhat discouraged about the Gleim system. Was there anything in particular that you found doing helped you pass BEC the 3rd time?