Ask Jeff: BEC Retake in 7 Days!! AHHH!!!! 22 Jul 2016 CPA Exam Study Tips By Jeff Elliott, CPA Audrey – I have to pass BEC before FAR expires on 7/31/16. I made a 71 on my last attempt. BEC is my beast. Do you recommend focusing on what I know or do I try to learn what I don't know????? I have less than 7 days to figure this out.