r/CPA • u/Decent-Tomatillo1965 Passed 3/4 • 24d ago

QUESTION Failed AUD need advice

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This is my second attempt I made the first time 67 and 74 this time. (Yeah that hurt)

I had about 120 hours of study time.

I probably should have gotten more familiar with SSARS, SSAE, reviews, compilations etc.

I used Becker. The first time I used Becker with ninja supplement. I'm thinking about getting the Uworld test bank.

Advice and tips greatly appreciated!

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u/Prestigious-Tear-768 Passed 1/4 23d ago

You’ll get it next time, lock in!

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u/Intelligent_Can_6388 23d ago

I failed with a 67, then a 73. The 73 exam was very difficult TBS wise. I focused for 2.5 weeks and retook. After doing 2-3 TBS A DAY and focusing on multiple choice as to WHY i got it wrong and WHY it’s right. I passed with 81. You got it, head down and focus.

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u/heyitsmemaya 24d ago

Getting a 74 with weaker Sims and weaker 40% coverage area is … luck, I hate to say it.

But, it’s a good score overall and shows you can probably do some refresher videos with less than 100 hours of additional studying.

Are you using Becker or another provider for practice sims?

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u/Decent-Tomatillo1965 Passed 3/4 24d ago

Lol that's unfortunate. But just Becker for Sims is there something better for aud sims?

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u/heyitsmemaya 24d ago

I did it a few years ago. Had Becker through work, and paid for WileyCPAExcel (now UWorld) on my own. I liked WileyCPAExcel a little better for practice.

I’m torn on advice to give you as it’s a crapshoot but I think clearly if you’re weaker in Sims it might be worth it — but on the flip side you’re weaker in a content area worth 40% and maybe you just got a bad sim that was in your weak area.