Got my study software and materials for the 2011 CPA exam today from Exam Matrix, Becker courses start 1/11 for Regulation (REG), Audit (AUD) 3/5 and Financial Accounting (FAR) 4/12. Test dates are: REG 2/19, AUD 4/11, and FAR 5/9 - BEC PASS (11/28).

Does that sound too aggressive? Do you think I can pass them all the first time?

Well I moved AUD up to 4/1/11...

I was going to do the live Becker classes but I found they are pretty much exactly the same as the CD Materials they send you. I feel I can get thru the material faster on my own and this way and I can do it whenever I have time which helps.

Studing for REG is going well I am almost thru Ch 6 out of 7. I also have exam matix so once I get thru all the Becker material I will hit all the exam matrix questions for a few weeks.

I study like 4 hours a day and sometimes more on the weekends. I work full time but the job isn't too stressful so I guess it is ideal for a candidate like myself.

I really only feel worried about FAR b/c I will only have 5 weeks to study... I wish they didn't have blackout months or I would move AUD up even more. As it is I am taking FAR on the last day of my NTS window. I guess if I pass 3/4 the first time that isn't the end of the world but I think I can step up the studing for that last section... As it is I still have "some" fun I guess for the last 5 weeks I could cut off all fun and hopefully pass.

Anyway best of luck to all on your exams!