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Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 2

lolo3 — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:38:44 -0000

My FAR exam had two of the exact same question. I think I got it right (and I passed so it doesn't matter) but I thought it would be a little unfair to be penalized twice for the same question.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:06:54 -0000

I also recommend taking the practice exams. It is really helpful to practice timing the exam so you don't either run out of time or rush through sections and end up with a lot of extra time. I passed FAR using only Becker and in the final week I focused mostly on taking the progress test (which use the homework questions but give you a different sampling of questions each time) and the simulated exam. As for the Sims, the ones on my exam were similar to what Becker had. Obviously, they were somewhat different but I thought the practice with Becker sims was helpful.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:51:15 -0000

Just called VA BoA and they have not received any AUD scores yet. They also confirmed that if they did receive them later this evening, they would not post them until Monday. Looks like I will be calling them again bright and early Monday.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:40:57 -0000

Those are in addition to the 7000+ that the AICPA released on Wed.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:40:23 -0000

It always takes them at least 24 hrs I think. So maybe tomorrow night.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0000

I agree about the governmental and NFP. UGH. Good luck!!!

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:53:27 -0000

Deloitte does the same. I think it is basically the same across the Big 4.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:04:00 -0000

Unfortunate but not surprising :)

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:53:33 -0000

VA BoA closes at 4 pm (I have called at 3:30 and they haven't answered the phone in the past, this is government after all). Unless AICPA releases AUD scores this morning (which I don't even know if that is possible), it looks like we won't have scores in VA until Monday at the earliest.

I am in the same boat as your are with AUD, but I am very thankful that VA doesn't post via NASBA so at least I got my FAR score.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:46:17 -0000

I prefer the comment box to appear at the top and the newest posts to appear first.

With regards to AICPA release of AUD scores, do they always do it in the late afternoon/evening or is it possible that they could release AUD scores in the morning or by midday? I am in VA, so if they released before the VA BoA closed, I think it would be possible to get my score today. If they released this late afternoon/evening, however, I assume I would have to wait til Monday for my score.

Thanks so much for your help and support. You are truly a lifeline to sanity for all of us.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:12:26 -0000

From what Jeff has said in the past, NASBA's posting is an IT process, so it is definitely possible that it could occur on a Friday night. I don't know if this means they never run it during the day. Hopefully, even if they don't usually do it during the day, they make an exception during the day today since people were expecting scores last night.

I am crossing my fingers for everyone!

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:05:45 -0000

It is so tough trying to study while waiting for scores. I find myself having to read a MC question several times because I am not really focusing on it. I wish they would just set a firm date for when they would release. Then, at least, we wouldn't have to be constantly checking and worrying.

Good luck!

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:51:36 -0000

I agree with NJCPAhopeful. I passed FAR this window (in VA) and used Becker. I spent a lot of time with the multiple choice. I also made my own flash cards (rather than the pre-printed ones), which is always helpful to me (but may not be for others). Also, practice with the simulated exam at least once so you get a feel of the time budgeting you will need to do on exam day. Don't be discouraged by the score you get on the simulated exams though. It just gives you a percentage of the problems you got right and does not grade your communications. This does not correlate to the way the actual exam is graded.

Good Luck!!!

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:17:36 -0000

I second that...NOW PLEASE

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:03:17 -0000

Jeff said yesterday that the AICPA has released scores at late at 9 pm ET in the past so we still have hope for AUD scores tonight!

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:42:35 -0000

My understanding is that it could be either one. There is no way to know. Hopefully, you just got a new sim.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:20:39 -0000

That is what I am hoping.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:10:20 -0000

I believe that some states send emails to candidates.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:29:50 -0000

REG scores were released by AICPA on Monday and NASBA on Tuesday. FAR scores were just released by the AICPA tonight. So I would guess that NASBA would release FAR tomorrow night.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:17:10 -0000

I think the earliest non-NASBA states don't begin posting until early the next day after the score release. VA, where I am, will post tomorrow morning.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:10:36 -0000

Thanks for the info. How did you find out the number of scores released? Maybe they added more new sims to FAR because of the new consolidations material. I didn't get a consolidations sim so I am hoping I won't get pushed to wave 2. Fingers crossed!!!

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:55:00 -0000

It worked fine for me too.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:53:47 -0000

Glad you are back. It gets a little "Lord of the Flies" in here when you are gone :)

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:44:43 -0000

For BEC and REG, this window, VA BoA has posted the scores the morning after they were released by AICPA. I am waiting for both FAR and AUD. Hopefully, I will have at least one before the weekend.

Re: CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions July/August 2009 Wave 1

lolo3 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:43:00 -0000

VA is very quick about posting its scores. BEC and REG scores were posted the morning after AICPA released them. Hopefully, that means if AUD gets released by the AICPA by this evening, VA scores will be posted tomorrow.