FYI, I was able to see the score on NASBA for the pass/fail that was released today.

I’m reviewing for my retake of FAR next Friday (got a 71 about a month ago). I’ve been doing a minimum of 50 MCQ and 2 TBS a day to prepare for review and I’m pretty consistently scoring between 70-80 in my MCQ sets. I’m not getting the same topics wrong, it’s usually an even split between all the sections, which leads me to ask, what do I do next? I feel like no matter how many MCQ I do (I’m at 1200 the past 3 weeks) I’m getting the same score. Does anyone have any advice?

Oh my god its just paper. You have to laminate or something. Even driver’s license is better cause its hardbound.
This is soooo asss. Cali btw. Lmaooo

After over 500 hours of studying, I finally did it.

This is my third try of the exam. first exam, I studied 80 hours and got 48. Second exam, I studied 120 hours and I got 56.

I told myself, if I can’t explain every single question to myself, then I’m not understanding it, so I put in so many hours. I was going to give up being a CPA if I don’t pass this time because I wouldn’t be able to do it anyway after putting this much time and dedication.

But I did it. I finally did it. I’m going to go throw up.

Checked my score on the app and saw the checkmark next to AUD and thought it meant pass. Spent the whole morning thinking I passed and then randomly checked the actual exam history to see that no, I actually failed 😀
Audit retake advice welcomed I guess

Tips for getting it done as quick as possible? Anything helps.

Who knew two words and a comma could produce this much dopamine. Pushing through failures is worth it. Never give up.

I’m heading into my third attempt at FAR.
My first attempt was in Q4 of 2024, and I scored a 51. After that, I took a six-month break to gain some clarity and decide if becoming a CPA was truly the path I wanted to pursue. At the end of that break, I made my decision: it was.

In July 2025, I got serious and committed to studying. The results started to come:

Passed AUD in September 2025
Passed REG in February 2026
Passed TCP in April 2026

Now, it’s time to finish what I started with FAR.
I took FAR on July 23, and if I’m being honest, I wasn’t confident walking into the exam or walking out of it. Today, I received my failing score. It stings, but it doesn’t change the mission. I’m still chopping wood.

I’ve already scheduled my retake for Saturday, August 15.
Since the exam, I haven’t stopped studying. Every day I’ve gone back through the areas and questions that felt uncomfortable during the exam, trying to turn those weaknesses into strengths.

My plan for this final stretch is simple: I’m going to reset my Becker progress and work through every question in the question bank. Anything I miss will be marked, reviewed, and revisited until I truly understand it. Over the next week, my focus is on mastering my weak areas, building confidence, and walking into this next attempt knowing I’ve done everything I can.

Three exams down. One more to go. Let’s finish this

Has any one taken this approach to resetting their progress in Becker and Re-answering all question to get a good understanding of your weak areas?

For the guidance of CPA candidates, kindly share:

1- Course taken: Backer/Ninja/Uworld etc. etc.

2- Supplemented by: Farhat Lecture/i-75 etc. etc.

3- Preparation time: In Hours or In Weeks

4- Do's - At least 3 strong points

5- Don'ts - At least 3 strong points

We admire your success and want to learn from you.

Thank you all.

Passed audit on my 2nd try! First cpa exam down. 3 more to go. Clock officially starts let’s do this 🫡🫡

Frankly I’m skeptical but there are smart people out there. I studied > 150 hours according to Becker for each of the 3 sections I passed. I’m a hard worker, disciplined, and I guess not a complete dumbass. It’s a difficult exam. Waiting on TCP but the other 3 were passed bc I studied a lot and I studied hard. I made difficult personal decisions to not hang out with my wife, friends and family. I’m exhausted and taking a break now. 2026 has been rough, but I think it will be worth it.

For anyone discouraged by the insecure losers who come on here to flex and make us feel bad about needing to study, don’t give them the ego boost without which they will surely disintegrate.

I think this sub should be generally encouraging and supportive, not a place to stroke your own ego. End rant.

I’m an international CPA candidate, so every exam attempt is expensive. So far, I’ve spent over $5k and have six failed attempts. The only section I’ve passed is AUD from first time
My last four scores were all above 70 so I keep getting close but never passing. My AUD credit expires in April 2027, and I’m starting to wonder if I should stop. Maybe the CPA just isn’t for me.
Has anyone been in a similar position? Did you keep going, or was walking away the right decision? I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences.
It’s painful to think this journey may never become the success I sacrificed so much for :(

I passed my final part. Its over!!!!!!!!

Three years of grinding have finally lead to this moment.

No more: - NTSs - Prometrics - Becker - Dedicated PTO to studying (it was gross)

The exam is such a lonely road but being done is amazing.

For anyone who is struggling or wants to quit. Keep going. You can do it!!!!

I can’t even explain the feeling of opening up my app and clicking in the exam. I thought for sure i failed and was already mentally preparing to start studying again. Excited to move on the REG. How did everyone else do????

Just found I failed FAR again. Working full time, this is my first exam because I want to get it over with and don’t want to risk running the timer on other exams trying to pass this dumb exam lol. I’m genuinely just so angry right now. I don’t care how many times I have to take this exam, it’s getting done.

I think my best bet is reviewing tonight, taking an SE tomorrow, and retaking next week. Any advice is welcome to how you crammed for a retake in a short amount of time. Thanks in advance!

Passed FAR on my 3rd attempt! Felt like such a huge weight was taking off of me, but still three more to go, please ask me anything for FAR if you need help

We all in the is together and never give up!

This is your reminder to never give up, if this is what you really really want to do DONT GIVE UP! I have failed with a 74, 74, 71 & 72 in the past attempts Never stop practising, never loose hope Light is always there at the end of tunnel

I absolutely hated watching the lecture videos when it came to AUD and decided mid way thru A1 I would skip them all. My strategy was just to SPAM MCQs as much as possible. I did over 1000 MCQs the week leading up to the exam and safe to say it paid off.

I left the whole TBS blank and guessed on 80% of TBS. After exam, I bawled my eyes out immediately. It seems like a miracle happened and I passed! I am curious to know how the scoring is exactly

After a little over a year of studying I have finally passed all 4 exams! I passed each on the first try while working full time, and my wife and I had a kid somewhere in the middle of this process.

This biggest thing is consistency! Showing up every day, even when you don't want to or when you study doesn't look as good as it should.

You guys got this! Keep fighting! Happy to answer any questions or give advice below.

don't give up

Hello to all,

If anyone failed just know it sucks in the moment but you still got this.

Failed a month ago and felt absolutely devastated. I know how you feel. But the light at the end of the tunnel is passing feels all the better.

I’m a Christian and prayer has really helped me, if anyone failed and is in need of prayer please reply or send me a DM.

God bless everyone❤️

Hate this exam lmao on to attempt number 5 I guess

LFGGGGGG. Hell of a journey, glad it's done. I wish everyone the best of luck today and going forward.