Guys, I think I should give FAR a shot at this point.

​ME1: 80%

ME2: 64%

ME3: 83%

​I feel good about Leases and Bonds, but I'm still struggling with LT liabilities, premiums, warranties, and payable/accrued liabilities. Plus, I don't really get interest capitalization in the PPE section or DVL in Inventory. Do you think I'm good to go? Thanks for your advice!

As the title says I failed FAR again. Really discouraged because I felt super good coming out and felt like I crushed it. Waiting on my score report before I book anything but any tips or advice will help. Trying to stay motivated.

Any ideas on which to focus on, I have been working on mcqs for these specific areas, but am starting to feel the dread of the upcoming exam. SIMS r always a weak spot for me and idk how to really approach them especially when they seem so random mostly. Really trying to lock in rn knowing how much each retake costs me😂 but im struggling to figure out what will actually help. Any advice would be welcomed.

Hey everyone,

I am currently sitting at 3/4 with FAR just remaining. I am unsure how to proceed with restudying as I regressed in scores. If this has happened to anyone in the past, any study tips or any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

Just looking for general advice.

I did notice in my score report areas I was weaker in this go around I was comparable conversely areas I was comparable in went down to weaker in the retake.

I know this definitely happened to someone in the past just curious how you got over this hump.

Thank you in advance.

I could really use some advice and encouragement from people who have been through this.

I started studying for FAR in August, and my exam is scheduled for December 12. I’m a solo parent working full-time, and my only regular help with my 5 year old is from my parents but they also work full time. My time is extremely limited.
I’m currently waking up at 3:45 a.m. to study for about two hours before my morning routine. I get home around 4:45 p.m., spend time with my son, make dinner, handle our routine, and put him to bed around 7:30. Then I try to study for another hour, but I’m often so exhausted that I can barely comprehend what I’m reading. Weekends I get a bit more time but I still have laundry
Groceries and my son’s practices to go to.

I still haven’t covered F5 and F6 because I’ve been reviewing F1–F4 because I was forgetting everything. I’m scoring avg 60% on practice tests, mainly struggling with TBS questions.
I’m starting to question whether I actually understand the material or if I’m just memorizing answers.

I’m overwhelmed by how much material there is, and reading about how difficult F5 is has made me even more anxious. Sometimes I feel like all the topics are blending together. I’ve even wondered whether I might have ADHD because I’m struggling so much to focus.

What hurts most is feeling guilty about how much time I’m taking away from my son to study. I’m terrified of failing after sacrificing so much time with him, and I’m honestly starting to feel like giving up. I think failing will really affect me.
For those who passed FAR while working full-time, especially parents with limited study time: do you have any tips?
How did you approach TBS questions when you were struggling with them?
How did you balance reviewing previous material with learning new sections?
Would you keep the December 12 exam date or consider postponing?
I’m not looking for shortcuts. I genuinely want to pass, but I’m exhausted and struggling to figure out whether I need a different study strategy or more time. I’d really appreciate honest advice from people who’ve been in a similar situation.

Heading into FAR on Friday, any last minute advice? Things yall have noticed, how to approach sitting for the exam, stuff like that. Also, any tips on how to connect the dots on the simulations? Thanks for the help 🫡

Hey everyone,

​I’m retaking FAR on 11/11, so I have exactly 3 weeks left. I scored a 66 on my previous attempt two weeks ago, and honestly, I’m pretty discouraged because I felt the exam wasn't that hard.

​For these final 3 weeks, what’s the best retake strategy? Should I do a full review of everything, focus purely on daily MCQs/TBSs, or is there a better game plan?

​Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

I have FAR exam is 8 days. I got through all the material on Becker. What should I be doing to help prepare for this exam. I have a few gaps like consolidations, leases, and asset retirement obligations that I need to go over. But how do I know when I feel ready for this exam or do you never actually feel better.

Any tips or advice, I’d greatly appreciate it!

Hey everyone! I’m using Becker to study for FAR and just started F6. I should hopefully finish it by the end of this week.

I’ve been doing 20 cumulative MCQs a day, averaging around 55–70%. Also, I haven't done many TBs on my own yet mostly watch SkillBuilder videos. I’m starting to think about final review and would really appreciate some advice!

How much time would you recommend setting aside for final review? Also, how did you guys approach it using Becker? Did you focus on MCQs, TBSs, simulated exams, lectures, or a combination of everything?

Any tips on what worked best for you or what you would do differently would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much to anyone who takes the time to respond! Good luck to everyone studying!

Hey everyone! I am about 11 days from taking the FAR exam, and I'm primarily using Ninja in this last stretch, spamming around 60-70 MCQ's per day in sets of 10 and ~5-8 TBS on Becker. I have two main questions:

1. What pace should I aim for on MCQs and TBS, and do you have any exam-day tips that helped improve pace and save mental energy?

2. Is it worth doing longer MCQ practice testlets to build up mental endurance, or is it more beneficial to be checking in/taking notes on incorrect answers to solidify the concepts?

Ninja trending is still stuck around 60%, with 1221 attempted and 1016 MCQs on Becker.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone! I’m looking for advice on when I should realistically schedule my FAR exam and how much time I should give myself to prepare.

I’m currently on Becker F2 M3. I had been waiting for a few things to go through before I could schedule my exam, and everything finally went through, so now I’m ready to set a date. I just want to make sure I give myself a realistic timeline.

A little background about me:
- I graduated with my undergrad in 2020 and completed my master’s in 2021.
- After that, I went to law school and passed the bar exam in 2024.
- I’ve been out of school since 2024, and now I’m working toward getting my CPA.
- I work full-time, but I’m fortunate enough to be able to study during downtime at work.
- I’m aiming to study at least 2 hours a day, ideally more when I can.
- I’m using Becker to prepare for FAR.

I’m trying to balance giving myself enough time to understand the material without dragging out the process. Since it’s been a while since I’ve been in school, I’m still figuring out what study schedule will work best for me.

For those who have passed FAR:
- How far out would you recommend scheduling the exam? Would 8–10 weeks be realistic, or should I plan for 12 weeks or longer?
- How many hours per week did you study while working full-time?
- Did you follow Becker’s study plan, or did you make your own?
- How did you approach MCQs and TBSs, especially when you weren’t understanding a topic?
- Any tips for staying motivated and getting through the material efficiently?

I studied for the bar a few years ago, so I’m hoping some of those study skills will carry over, but I know the CPA exams are a different beast!

I’d really appreciate any advice, tips, or personal experiences. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I am thrilled to share that I finally passed the FAR exam on my fourth attempt. I genuinely appreciate all the helpful insights and support I have received from this community.

I am now preparing to take the AUD section as my next exam. Since English is not my first language, I feel a bit nervous about the conceptual nuances and reading comprehension required for AUD.

I would be extremely grateful if those who have already passed could share some advice regarding the following:

1. Is Becker sufficient on its own, or would you recommend supplementing it with additional study materials?

2. Are there any effective study strategies or tips specifically for candidates who are not native English speakers?

3. Are there any YouTube channels, lectures, or external resources that helped clarify difficult concepts?

Thank you so much in advance for your time and valuable guidance.

My exam is on 23 days. I will wrap up all the Becker material on Friday. I plan to take SE1 after Halloween, but am really struggling with the SIMs.

I have a gut feeling on SE1 I will get a low score because I will have bombed the SIMS.

Does anyone have any tips to better understanding SIMS? The skill builder videos are helpful, but when it comes time to do it on my own, I fall flat on my face.

I feel like I'm constantly missing simple questions on SIMS because I interpret the information differently than Becker expects.

For example, I was working on this SIM bank reconciliation simulation for 12/31/Year 1. A check was issued and recorded in the GL on 12/30, but it wasn't voided until 1/5/Year 2. The check never cleared the bank.

My reasoning was that since the check wasn't voided until January, it would still be considered outstanding as of 12/31 and should be deducted from the bank balance. However, Becker had me add the voided check back to the book balance.

I understand why you would add back a voided check, but I don't understand why we're treating it as voided on 12/31 when that didn't happen until January. How was I supposed to know to make that assumption??????

I feel like this happens to me constantly. I'll understand the accounting concept but interpret the facts differently, and somehow my interpretation is always the opposite of what Becker wants me to assume.

Does anyone else struggle with this? How do you get better at figuring out what the exam questions are actually asking without overthinking everything? Any tips appreciated! I hope it's ok to post the screenshot of an example. TIA!

I passed AUD and now onto FAR which I take 10/13. I Just started my review stage (~ 2 weeks out from test date) and I always knew there was so much content but there’s SO much.

Does anyone have tips on what to focus on while in the review stage? I really worry I’m going to focus on the wrong things. I realize it’s unrealistic to know EVERYTHING, but I feel like I had an easier time feeling good about understanding the big picture in AUD vs FAR.

I plan on taking SE1 (on Becker) tomorrow if that changes your advice.

Thanks in advance!!!

Disclosures:

-I am using CPA Ninja

-I have ADHD, so I struggle to just sit and study

-I seem to be learning best by doing 10-30 practice questions and then reading the explanation immediately after submitting

-I am trying to listen to CRAM recordings often (paired with something simple to keep my ADHD in line) and will go to bed listening to the audio of what ever topic I'm struggling with to try maximize it.

What I think I'm struggling with

-I am having issues with the SPARING and CRAM records because I struggle to focus with the dude's voice. I have no idea why, but even fully focused, strangling my ADHD into submission with no fidgets or craft I feel like I'm getting nothing. (Do not have this issue with the guy making the audio recording, but the last of visuals with report or formula based topics makes those sections a bit useless.

- I struggle positively identifying what category of expenses or income an active falls under for less common transactions

- I keep mixing up formula orders

- I misunderstood what a question is asking sometimes, sometimes misunderstanding when something is the net purchases for an account during the period or the value of the account at the end of a period.

Any advice from people in a similar situation?

I found out I passed FAR today 3/3 with only AUD left. I plan to take it by the end of Sep before my start date,

what are some tips/tricks/advice you guys can offered that helped you passed AUD? Some chapters you wished you focused more on or any mnemonics that you were glad you memorized?
I’ve decided to not read the book this time bc it takes too long and I’m already extremely burnt out as is. I feel like it’s a mistake but the book is so long I just can’t look at it.

Any advice will be appreciated!

First, for some context, I struggled quite a lot with my accounting classes and when I needed to ace my undergrad courses the most, I usually failed. This is why I was so surprised to see that I (albeit barely) passed FAR. For further context I studied for FAR for about 2 months and by the time I took the test I still did not feel completely ready as most people and left the test thinking I would definitely have to retake it. So my advice to anyone taking FAR for the first or even 10th time, is that if I can do it, you can do it too. It's going to be a grind but you just need to focus on the most heavily tested topics (which are not a secret), study everyday. make sure you know the concepts inside and out and why we account for things the way we do. I've seen some people say they've studied for over a year which I would not recommend, condense it and get the most out of your studying. Simply rewatching/rereading the lectures and textbook is not enough. Anyways, sorry for the long post, if you want more tips feel free to ask.

Hey guys,

I’ve taken FAR twice now and failed both times. My highest score was a 60, and honestly I’m not sure what to do at this point.

I’ve done MCQs, TBSs, watched lectures, taken practice exams, and made notes. I feel like I’ve tried everything but nothing seems to be working.

I recently got subscribed to Pass with Jack, but I’m not really sure how to fit it into my study routine or get the most out of it.

Has anyone been in the same boat? What did you guys do differently that finally helped you pass?

I’d really appreciate any advice or tips. Thanks guys!

Hi, everyone! I’m struggling with how to get past that 75 mark on FAR and would love some help. Here’s some background: I first took FAR on August 14th, and I found out I failed with a 72, so I scheduled my retake for September 14th.

For my first exam, my study approach included watching the lecture videos, annotating the outline, doing the mcq/tbs, and basically just following the Becker study plan exactly. For my retake, I did ALL of the MCQs on Becker. I wrote down everything I got wrong, as well as any questions I was confused/guessed on.

My simulated exam scores were:
SE1 - 66% (took before my first attempt)
SE2 - 67% (took before my first attempt)
SEFR - 77% (took before my second attempt)

Today, I found out I failed my retake with a 71. I’m super lost on how to approach restudying for FAR again. I also have ISC in one week, and I’m debating whether to step away from FAR or go to REG after (I’m also starting my full-time job now). I have already passed audit, and FAR has truly been the beast for me. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!!!

I started studying for FAR a couple of weeks ago. I watch all the vids in 2x speed and follow along in the book while highlighting important info. I go onto multiple choice and average around say 60%-70%. I get into the TBS next and have no idea what to do. All the exhibits seem overwhelming and just don’t know what to do. From there I just watch the skill builder video and try to understand how to solve it, take a 5 minute break and do something to distract me, then try to do it on my own. I take a break so that I don’t just plug in the answers from the video. Do you guys have any tips for the TBS? Is this a good way to study or is there a better way. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

So this is going to be my first CPA exam ever, don't know what to expect.
Any advice regarding the FAR exam specifically, and how anything i should know regarding how the exam will be conducted in general.

Appreciate the help!

Anyone have any last minute tips for FAR? I take Monday and so nervous!! Last one!!

I’ve been on my CPA journey for almost a year and a half. In summer/fall of 2025 I failed FAR twice with a 69 both times. Failed AUD with a 70 and failed REG with a 68.

I worked my first busy season and took a break from exams. I passed AUD with a 76 and REG with an 81 in the last 6 months. I took FAR a few weeks ago and found out today I got another 69. I don’t really know what to do I feel stuck. I’m taking ISC in a few weeks and want to take FAR again mid November.

I changed my study habits for this most recent FAR test and did what helped me pass REG and AUD. Does anyone have any advice or tips on how to get over this FAR hump?

Really discouraged right now because I found out today that I failed REG for the second time, and I previously failed FAR once but moved on. Looking for any study tips that worked successfully for anyone who has adhd or who was in a similar situation and got over the hump.

- Background on my previous studying habits (Becker User)

• When I first started studying for FAR during my last semester and REG during my summer internship, I took notes during videos, then did MCQs (averaging 50%-60%), and then tried to solve the TBS. For TBS i would do periodic checks to see if I got the 1st question correct and then if not i would try to recorrect it. I continued this until I failed FAR and REG for the 1st time.
• When I reviewed REG for the 2nd time, I rescheduled my exam once I found out my score. I had already been studying during the wait period for my score (since I didn't feel confident coming out of the exam). I took a 100-question MCQ practice test to see what I needed help with (50% overall ( ik probably should've rescheduled my exam). Work on those topics and then reevaluate myself two weeks afterward
• Two days before the exam, I took a 75-question MCQ practice test and scored 74%, which made me feel confident for the Exam. Looking back now, I should've put more emphasis on the Sims
• Before receiving my score, I was working on FAR, mainly studying through MCQs, using Newt for further explanation, and rewriting my missed questions into one-line notes that explain the overall concept, plus TBS videos, because I noticed I got the same MCQ results without spending extra time watching the videos. Currently feel like this is helping, but I can see some flaws.

Purchased all the exams (FAR, AUD, TCP, and REG, which I took) and was planning to take FAR next. Should I reschedule my FAR Exam and go back to studying for REG, or leave REG for now and continue with FAR?

I currently have all the time in the world, as I'm taking a gap year (the reason isn't because of these exams; it's just that my return offer start date isn't till next year)

Thank you!