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Finally passed my BAS exam after two failed attempts — here's what worked

by Daniel M. 519 views3 replies
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Daniel M.OP
May 27, 2026

So I just got my results back yesterday and I'm still kind of in shock — I finally passed the BAS exam on my third try. My first two attempts I scored a 68 and a 71, both just under the passing threshold, and honestly I was ready to give up. The thing that changed everything was actually being more systematic about my prep instead of just re-reading the same material over and over.

What made the biggest difference was finding a solid BAS practice test and drilling it repeatedly until I could identify why each wrong answer was wrong, not just what the right answer was. I also worked through a structured study guide that broke down the billing and auditing domains by weight so I wasn't wasting time on low-yield topics. Total study time this round was probably 40–50 hours over six weeks.

Happy to share more about my timeline or the specific topic areas I struggled with most (reimbursement methodologies absolutely wrecked me the first two times). Anyone else currently prepping or waiting on results?

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Tom W.
May 27, 2026
Congrats!! This is so motivating to read. I'm currently scheduled for my first attempt in about five weeks and reimbursement methodologies are already giving me nightmares too. Can I ask — did you use any specific exam tips around the auditing compliance section? That domain seems deceptively broad and I'm not sure how deep to go on the regulatory stuff.
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Sarah M.
May 28, 2026
Third time is the charm, seriously. I passed mine last fall on attempt two and the thing I wish someone had told me earlier is to not underestimate the coding accuracy questions. They look straightforward but they're designed to trip you up on sequencing and bundling rules. Also time management matters — I almost didn't finish the last section.
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Jessica L.
May 28, 2026
This is exactly what I needed to see today. I've been putting off rescheduling after my failed attempt in March but you've convinced me to get back at it. How far out did you schedule so you had a real deadline pushing you?

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