http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/forum/ Powered by Another71.com en-US Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:56:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/search.php http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/reg-in-8-days-any-tips#post-146621 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:14:29 +0000 CashEquivalents 146621@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>So far I have:</p> <p>1. Watched all lectures in Becker<br /> 2. Read over every chapter<br /> 3. Done all homeworks but skipped over the supplementary questions(Did not get below an 82% on R1-R4 but did get a couple of 69% on some of the law stuff)</p> <p>Now I am:</p> <p>Re-reading every chapter, doing the supplementary questions that I did not do, and doing progress tests after every chapter. I will be done reviewing on Saturday (with 6 days left) and will take a practice exam on Sunday and one on Tuesday.</p> <p>Do you guys think I'm ready for this? </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/conceptual-learning-vs-high-volume-of-questions#post-146286 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:47:32 +0000 jkey57 146286@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>Hey Everyone,</p> <p>I've noticed in a lot of these topics/responses that some people prefer to do thousands of multiple choice questions as a method of learning and was wondering how well this worked?</p> <p>I spoke with a few professors at my school's acct department (granted, they are not professional test-takers) and they felt that too many students focus on MCQs, but really don't get the concepts and stall when they sit for the test; they simply end up memorizing practice answers. Anyways, the consensus was MCQs should only be used to evaluate where you stand after you feel that you've mastered certain concepts. Example of a typical week: After studying concepts for 20 hours, do 1 hr of questions, as opposed to studying for 14 hours and doing 7 hours of questions.</p> <p>Just wondering if any of you passed this way? I read in a post that someone did 3,000 questions in one month. That comes out to about 100 questions a day, which @ an average of 1.5 minutes a question, comes out to 2.5 hrs a day? That's a lot of questions and a lot of study time devoted to them!</p> <p>Good Luck! </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/january-february-2012-cpa-exam-score-release-results#post-138974 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:40:27 +0000 Jeff - another71.com 138974@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>Updated for January/February 2012: <a href="http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-scores-results-release/" rel="nofollow">http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-scores-results-release/</a> </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/should-i-take-the-cpa-exam#post-146504 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:54:09 +0000 lion_cpa 146504@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>I graduate back in 2008 with accounting degree. Since then I am working on different jobs that are not related to accounting, because no body was willing to hire me on accounting jobs (lack of experience). Currently, I have a job and its not related to accounting and decided to study for the CPA exam. Hope to pass all the section and then someone will hire me. </p> <p>Should I pursue the CPA exam or should I look into something different (Career Change)? </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/far-cpa-exam-review-2011#post-66737 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:58:07 +0000 Jeff - another71.com 66737@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>NINJA + Wiley: <a href="http://www.another71.com/products-page/" rel="nofollow">http://www.another71.com/products-page/</a> </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/just-did-far-ran-out-of-time-on-sims#post-143926 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:44:19 +0000 mds86 143926@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>I'm writing this post to see what others think in regard to my overall feeling on FAR.</p> <p>I felt good about the 1st testlet, pretty good about the 2nd testlet, the 3rd was a bit of a challenge, but in comparison to my past FAR exams, I would say I felt OK on the 3rd testlet. OVERALL, I felt GOOD on the MCQs. I gave myself an hour for the sims and by the time i got halfway through, I was scrambling through them due to time. They were tough. Only one of the sims did I feel absolutely sure that I knocked it out. The others, I felt like I was just kind of putting as many right answers as I could. I couldn't even do the research questions. </p> <p>Has anyone been under the same experience? </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/cpa-reviewed-podcast-17-rules-of-the-cpa-exam-part-1#post-146460 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:07:21 +0000 Jeff - another71.com 146460@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p><a href="http://www.another71.com/the-rules-of-the-cpa-exam/" rel="nofollow">http://www.another71.com/the-rules-of-the-cpa-exam/</a> </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/trouble-re-applying-on-website#post-146606 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:04:38 +0000 MJinFL 146606@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>I'm having trouble re-applying to take the exam with the online system. I can log on and my past exams and scores are listed, but it's asking me to re-enter all my info, including all my educational credit hours and dates. Am I doing this wrong? I wouldn't think I'd have to do this each time I register. Thanks. </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/the-rules-of-the-cpa-exam#post-145520 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:18:59 +0000 bobkorz 145520@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>No, I'm not talking about Prometric's rules, or AICPA's rules. I'm talking about rules you need to know to take the CPA exam. These are based primarily on the experience of the CPA test takers.</p> <p>I'll start off with one.</p> <p>Rule#1: If something is on the CSO's, and you blow it off, you are guaranteed to see a material percent of it on your actual CPA exam. This is a variation of Murphy's law. </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/questions-about-2012-cpa-exam#post-146598 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:36:25 +0000 popscon 146598@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>Hello<br /> I am an international student studying in the states<br /> I have been studying since Dec, 2011.<br /> I spend 6 to 8 hrs a day for the FAR and REG section. I think I am dedicated to this thing...<br /> Since I am studying with 2011 yaeger review, I worry if I am studying the wrong material.<br /> Can anyone help me with this ?<br /> I just want to ge some advices on changes in 2012 cpa exam. </p> <p>I checked AICPA website and did not find any announcement on the changes to the exam except the one that is<br /> effective in 2013.<br /> Other than that, is there major differences in 2012 exam? </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/any-ok-candidates-still-waiting-for-their-scores#post-146201 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:03:18 +0000 OnMyWayToCPA 146201@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>Of course you are.... Because OAB's website is still down. Can we become a NASBA state already??? I've about had it with OAB's incompetency...</p> <p>Maybe the website will be back up tomorrow. Siiiigggggghhhhh..... </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/bombed-regulation-pretty-bad-when-should-i-retake-it#post-146601 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:48:27 +0000 KJCPAwannabe 146601@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>I was going to take BEC next to stay on track but now that I failed Reg, I have to retake it.<br /> Should I put it to the end (I have FAR after BEC) or should I take it the next chance I get.</p> <p>Im just looking for advice on what to do. I HATE taxes and im pretty bummed I failed cause I studied hard. </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/aud-cpa-exam-review-2011#post-66740 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:59:54 +0000 Jeff - another71.com 66740@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>NINJA Study Notes, Flashcards: <a href="http://www.another71.com/products-page/ninja-cpa-review-study-guides/" rel="nofollow">http://www.another71.com/products-page/ninja-cpa-review-study-guides/</a></p> <p>Wiley Software: <a href="http://www.another71.com/products-page/wiley-software/" rel="nofollow">http://www.another71.com/products-page/wiley-software/</a> </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/hello-study-plan-help-wanted#post-146574 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:56:13 +0000 Ashley 146574@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>I just wanted to say hi, I'm Ashley. I graduated Dec 2011 and I am going to start studying for the CPA exam. I ordered Yaeger and I have to wait until Monday before it arrives. I currently work 25ish hours a week. I am a school bus driver so I work mornings/afternoons. Anyways, I have been trying to think of how I want to go about taking the exam. I sent in my application &amp; transcripts so hopefully I will hear back soon. I was thinking of taking FAR in April, AUD in May, take the summer off (I might intern or maybe just enjoy it if I can't get an internship?) and then going after REG in October and BEC in November. I am wondering if I am drawing this thing out too long? Especially with the 18 month frame. I could have the worst time with BEC, just because it's last. I thought if I had to retake either of the first two, I would do it in the summer so that wouldn't mess up the rest of the schedule. Another thought I have is that I only work part time, so why couldn't I get this thing done and over with sooner? I just know that when I get an accounting job, I may never have a summer like the one coming. I'm not sure about studying for the exam during an internship. If I get the internship I am hoping for, then I really want to focus on that.</p> <p>I am just trying to hear other people's perspectives. I only know one person who has taken the CPA exam in the last 25 years and she is pretty busy with work. I just don't know know how to approach the exam. I can't really decide what to do. I was thinking that the schedule I mentioned would allow me to also have free time... balance :). But I know I can push myself hard if I wanted to. Maybe you could tell me, is it harder to learn lots of information in a short time, or better in a longer period? Could someone learn better studying 30 hours versus 20 hours a week or vice versus? I would think there would be a threshold where after a certain amount of hours a week it would be impossible to retain it all. Okay, enough rambling on, please give me your advice. Please be nice, but honest with your answers :) I know it's a monster of a test and any feedback I get is GREATLY appreciated! I just want to make a good plan and get going on this thing. </p> <p>P..s. Is it crazy that I am excited to start studying? I keep telling myself, you will regret this thought soon enough haha. </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/advice-for-the-exam-day-reg-21112#post-146550 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:16:44 +0000 CAL CPA 146550@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>I have an REG exam on Saturday. This is my first exam. Can we get coffee coffee during break or can I sneak in some small energy shot and Kit Kat in my pocket? What do you guys suggest to bring with me on the exam day (besides my ID and NTS....)</p> <p>Thank you! </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/for-anyone-who-is-using-becker-and-has-already-taken-bec#post-146494 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:04:53 +0000 PJ 146494@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>Just a quick question, how would you compare the Becker Final Exam for BEC vs. the actual? Is it harder, easier, can it be compared at all? Would you say Becker prepared you well?</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/sacramento-big-4#post-146590 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:16:57 +0000 t.r.e.v.o.r 146590@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>I have recently passed all four parts of the CPA exam and I am interested in applying at a Big 4 firm in Sacramento. I am appyling from out of state as we are trying to move closer to where my wife and my family are. </p> <p>I am nervous about just applying online, as I know I have a much better chance of getting an interview if I can contact someone directly at one of the four firms and introduce myself.</p> <p>I figure there has to be a lot of people at big four firms from Sacramento that are currently taking the CPA exam and are active on this blog. This may be a shot in the dark.</p> <p>Can anyone hook me up with a contact person at one of these firms that I can email a resume to and introduce myself too? Thanks! </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/wiley#post-146559 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:32:30 +0000 CPA628 146559@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>So I'm taking REG on 2/20 and in the final review stage right now.</p> <p>I'm basically going over all the Becker passmaster &amp; final review MCQs &amp; the SIMS. </p> <p>So far, I have done R1 &amp; R2 and scored about 95% in passmaster and 100% in the Becker final review.<br /> I also did 2 sets of individual taxation MCQs &amp; SIMS in Wiley and scored 88% &amp; 84%, respectively. (Btw, Wiley's SIMS are SO FREAKIN' HARD compared to Becker. Is that just me?)</p> <p>I have couple questions:<br /> 1). How many questions does Wiley have? I have the 2011 test bank. I wish there was a way to do all "individual taxation" MCQs and SIMs at once. I prefer that more than doing different sets. Is there a way to do that?</p> <p>2). Am I doing this right? Should I be focusing on something else...? I'm taking this for the 3rd time, granted I wasn't prepared last two times...BUT I'm so nervous and really really want to pass this time around. </p> <p>Thank you for reading &amp; Good Luck to everyone!! </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/reg-cpa-exam-review-2011#post-66738 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:58:51 +0000 Jeff - another71.com 66738@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>NINJA + Wiley: <a href="http://www.another71.com/products-page/" rel="nofollow">http://www.another71.com/products-page/</a> </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/new-to-becker-need-advice#post-142963 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:02:33 +0000 Thekid2576 142963@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>Hello all,<br /> I am new to the forum. I am enrolled in the Becker fast track program, my first exam is going to be the FAR, YEAH!!! I am wondering if there is anyone out there that can provide me with some guidance, as far as the best, most efficient way to study (what has worked for them). I can not get over the depth of this thing, I knew it was going to be bad, but not this bad... I am looking to take the FAR at the end of February. I had problems with the software and wasted a week talking to their technical support department, all they really want to do is exchange e-mails it seems. I am finally up and running now, just having to play catch-up, which I am not fond of. Anyhow, thanks to any and all that can provide useful information, guidance with this. Good luck to everyone!!<br /> Best</p> <p>John </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/2012-wiley-test-bank-the-good#post-146508 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:09:02 +0000 jjm1181 146508@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>The reporting is stellar. I've gone through a few 20 MCQ practice sessions and am able to get a good grasp on my weak areas. The statistics are much more in-depth than the previous version.</p> <p>Also, being able to copy and paste explanations saves me time on writing out explanations and then retyping them for a more friendly format.</p> <p>Just wanted to say good job in these two areas. </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/casualty-and-theft-lossess#post-146281 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:58:36 +0000 CPA628 146281@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>I'm redoing Becker SIMS and I'm little confused. </p> <p>On one of the R2 SIMS (related to Schedule A), I'm asked to list bunch of itemized deductions...including the medical and theft losses. However, when I'm listing the medical deduction, they ignore the "7.5% limitation" and add all the expenses (disregarding the percentage limitation)....BUT same isn't done when it comes to casualty and theft losses. </p> <p>SO, if I'm asked to fill out schedule A (I doubt I'll be since this will be so easy), should I enter the amount after taking percentage limitation or without it?</p> <p>This might be a dumb question, but had to ask. Thanks:) </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/power-week-of-february-6-thru-february-10th#post-145733 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:42:19 +0000 jomarie 145733@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>Who's in with me? Well I'm starting off with my FAR exam is afternoon. Then I'm going to start on BEC right away. I've never studied during tax season so this tax season will be interesting. </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/ot-music#post-144431 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:29 +0000 Jeff - another71.com 144431@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>What are you listening to these days?</p> <p>(you can embed the You Tube video by copy and paste the address in your browser *not* the address in the "Share" button)</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPtSKimbjOU&amp;list=PLE61B647F92CE08AA&amp;index=2&amp;feature=plpp_video" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPtSKimbjOU&amp;list=PLE61B647F92CE08AA&amp;index=2&amp;feature=plpp_video</a> </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/so-are-the-odds-of-passing-aud-reg-or-far-greater-in-the-1st-window#post-146534 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:44:31 +0000 jjm1181 146534@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>Due to busy season and all the public accountants and auditors being too busy to study or even sit? Am I at an advantage to not sit with a lot of those folks during the first window? I hope so... </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/bec-cpa-exam-review-2011#post-66739 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:59:27 +0000 Jeff - another71.com 66739@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>NINJA Study Notes, Flashcards: <a href="http://www.another71.com/products-page/ninja-cpa-review-study-guides/" rel="nofollow">http://www.another71.com/products-page/ninja-cpa-review-study-guides/</a></p> <p>Wiley Software: <a href="http://www.another71.com/products-page/wiley-software/" rel="nofollow">http://www.another71.com/products-page/wiley-software/</a> </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/anybody-working-late#post-146498 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:23:09 +0000 Tootsie 146498@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>Working late, it's busy season... Somebody tell me a joke so that I can wake up. </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/wiley-cpa-2012-test-bank-demo#post-146503 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:49:40 +0000 Jeff - another71.com 146503@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/S_cQ4a4tULA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><br /> <br /> <center><strong>Wiley Test Bank 2012 Discounts: </strong><a href="http://www.another71.com/wiley-cpa-software/" target="_blank">http://www.another71.com/wiley-cpa-software/</a></center> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/need-your-help-taking-far-on-22412#post-144859 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:27:56 +0000 realestatewhiz 144859@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>I am taking FAR on 2/24/12 and i am currently studying with Becker.</p> <p>I work full time: usually 830am-6pm. I currently have read through chapter 5 and have down chapters 1,2,3 multiple choice.</p> <p>Does anyone have any recommendations on how to best use my time going forward?</p> <p>I would greatly appreciate your help!!! </p> http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/ninja#post-145837 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:18:25 +0000 Jaim17172 145837@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/ <p>So I am debating on buying the Ninja software to help me with the CPA exam. I've tried Becker, but I haven't really had time to study and I get bored with the hours of lectures.<br /> I'm afraid with Ninja that there won't be enough material covered. Has anyone used this? I tried looking up reviews but the only website it brought me to was another71.com,</p> <p>Thoughts??? </p>