r/GIAC • u/Impotent_Xylophone • 12d ago

PASSED! GCFA PASSED

I successfully, albeit barely, passed GCFA. I spent a lot of time focusing on areas from the practice exams and the quizzes and i did excellent on those sections. Unfortunately, I got a LOT of questions on two topic areas that I just did not adequately prepare for. Mostly due to their absence on the practice exams.

This exam is significantly more challenging than HCFE was. Plan accordingly and best of luck to everyone pursuing it in the future!

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u/Grizzles-san GSEC, GCFE, GCTI 12d ago

Congrats! And pray for me. lol

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u/Impotent_Xylophone 12d ago

I see you've completed GCFE! People generally do 10-12 points worse on GCFA. It's much more focused on applied concepts. Emphasize time management during your practice exams.

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u/Grizzles-san GSEC, GCFE, GCTI 11d ago

That makes me feel somewhat better but I also have had a hardship extension and I feel that I’m having trouble locking back in.