[Stayingafloat]

Does anyone know how significant the changes, if any, were since 2013 to the BEC portion of the exam? I have Becker for 2013 but I’m worried maybe it’s outdated?? Can anyone advise if I can still use it? I would take BEC or Reg in first half of January 2015. Thanks to all!

[BEACPA]

Stayingafloat,

I hope this helps you out. I have pasted each section with the title of each module and the corresponding number of questions for each module. The simulations (i.e., written communication) have a “1” next to them, but that's not correct. The written communications for each section is about 3 on average. The most WC in one section are 4. This isn't pretty, but it may give you an idea. Good luck!

B1-T1 Corporate Governance 67

B1-T2 Operations Mgmt: Performance Mgmt…etc. 18

B1-T3 Operations Mgmt: Cost Measurement Methods & Techniques 107

B1 Supplemental 0

B1-S1 Simulations 1

Total 193

B2-T1 Planning Techniques: Forcasting & Projection 93

B2-T2 Planning Techniques: Budgeting & Analysis 135

B2 Supplemental 65

B2-S1 Simulations 1

Total 294

B3-1 Financial Modeling & Analysis 70

B3-2 Capital Management, including working capital 103

B3 Supplemental 114

B3-S1 Simulations 1

Total 288

B4-T1 Organizational Needs Assessment 40

B4-T2 Systems Design and Other Elements 38

B4-T3 Security 17

B4-T4 The Internet: Implications for Business 30

B4-T5 Types of Info Systems & Tech Risks 23

B4-T6 Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity 19

B4-T7 Appendix: IT Fundamentals 29

B4 Supplemental 22

B4-S1 Simulations 1

Total 219

B5-T1 Changes in Econ & Bus Cycle 30

B5-T2 Econ Measures/Indicators 51

B5-T3 Market Influence on Bus Strategies 83

B5 Supplemental 27

B5-S1 Simulations 1

Total 192

B6-T1 Operations Mgmt: Process Mgmt 39

B6-T2 Operations Mgmt: Project Mgmt 9

B6-T3 Globalization & Local economies 9

B6-T4 Financial Risk Mgmt 30

B6-T5 Financial Decisions 13

B6-T6 Financial Valuation 12

B6-T7 Internal Auditing Standards 12

B6-S1 Simulations 1

FAR - 2/28/14 PASS Praise be to God!
AUD - 7/5/14 PASS Praise be to God!
BEC - 11/29/14PASS Praise be to God!
REG - 2/28/14 PASS Praise be to God!

[BEACPA]

Stayingafloat,

I hope this helps you out. I have pasted each section with the title of each module and the corresponding number of questions for each module. The simulations (i.e., written communication) have a “1” next to them, but that's not correct. The written communications for each section is about 3 on average. The most WC in one section are 4. This isn't pretty, but it may give you an idea. Good luck!

B1-T1 Corporate Governance 67

B1-T2 Operations Mgmt: Performance Mgmt…etc. 18

B1-T3 Operations Mgmt: Cost Measurement Methods & Techniques 107

B1 Supplemental 0

B1-S1 Simulations 1

Total 193

B2-T1 Planning Techniques: Forcasting & Projection 93

B2-T2 Planning Techniques: Budgeting & Analysis 135

B2 Supplemental 65

B2-S1 Simulations 1

Total 294

B3-1 Financial Modeling & Analysis 70

B3-2 Capital Management, including working capital 103

B3 Supplemental 114

B3-S1 Simulations 1

Total 288

B4-T1 Organizational Needs Assessment 40

B4-T2 Systems Design and Other Elements 38

B4-T3 Security 17

B4-T4 The Internet: Implications for Business 30

B4-T5 Types of Info Systems & Tech Risks 23

B4-T6 Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity 19

B4-T7 Appendix: IT Fundamentals 29

B4 Supplemental 22

B4-S1 Simulations 1

Total 219

B5-T1 Changes in Econ & Bus Cycle 30

B5-T2 Econ Measures/Indicators 51

B5-T3 Market Influence on Bus Strategies 83

B5 Supplemental 27

B5-S1 Simulations 1

Total 192

B6-T1 Operations Mgmt: Process Mgmt 39

B6-T2 Operations Mgmt: Project Mgmt 9

B6-T3 Globalization & Local economies 9

B6-T4 Financial Risk Mgmt 30

B6-T5 Financial Decisions 13

B6-T6 Financial Valuation 12

B6-T7 Internal Auditing Standards 12

B6-S1 Simulations 1

FAR - 2/28/14 PASS Praise be to God!
AUD - 7/5/14 PASS Praise be to God!
BEC - 11/29/14PASS Praise be to God!
REG - 2/28/14 PASS Praise be to God!

[Stayingafloat]

Thanks @BEACPA. How does this help me regarding what CHANGES have been made since 2013? I want to know if I can still use my 2013 Becker Review. Thanks again.

[Stayingafloat]

Thanks @BEACPA. How does this help me regarding what CHANGES have been made since 2013? I want to know if I can still use my 2013 Becker Review. Thanks again.

[BEACPA]

Stayingafloat

To answer your question, I would crosswalk each section, title and number of MCQs from the 2014 version I provided with the sections, titles and number of MCQs in you 2013 edition. If you see a striking or even identical resemblance, i.e., they did not add a major topic like B6-T4 Financial Risk Mgmt consisting of 30 MCQs then you should be okay. I have noticed that Becker makes only minor changes such as adding a question here and there. However, they'll convince you that you need to buy the latest edition because their in the business to make money. They told me that my 2013 FAR was out of date and if I didn't buy 2014 that I was taking a chance of not passing. I stuck with my 2013 edition and passed. The choice is ultimately yours. I wish I could be of more assistance. But I don't have a 2013 book to compare it to. Do you qualify for the Becker guarantee? If so, it's significantly prorated. Also, you should be able to go to their website (or if you downloaded it to your computer) and click on AICPA Newly Released Questions. This and your 2013 book should work. How I just remembered, I have the Wiley 2013 edition and it's the same as the Becker 2014 edition. At least I haven't seen any differences with exception of some of the questions they ask.

FAR - 2/28/14 PASS Praise be to God!
AUD - 7/5/14 PASS Praise be to God!
BEC - 11/29/14PASS Praise be to God!
REG - 2/28/14 PASS Praise be to God!

[BEACPA]

Stayingafloat

To answer your question, I would crosswalk each section, title and number of MCQs from the 2014 version I provided with the sections, titles and number of MCQs in you 2013 edition. If you see a striking or even identical resemblance, i.e., they did not add a major topic like B6-T4 Financial Risk Mgmt consisting of 30 MCQs then you should be okay. I have noticed that Becker makes only minor changes such as adding a question here and there. However, they'll convince you that you need to buy the latest edition because their in the business to make money. They told me that my 2013 FAR was out of date and if I didn't buy 2014 that I was taking a chance of not passing. I stuck with my 2013 edition and passed. The choice is ultimately yours. I wish I could be of more assistance. But I don't have a 2013 book to compare it to. Do you qualify for the Becker guarantee? If so, it's significantly prorated. Also, you should be able to go to their website (or if you downloaded it to your computer) and click on AICPA Newly Released Questions. This and your 2013 book should work. How I just remembered, I have the Wiley 2013 edition and it's the same as the Becker 2014 edition. At least I haven't seen any differences with exception of some of the questions they ask.

FAR - 2/28/14 PASS Praise be to God!
AUD - 7/5/14 PASS Praise be to God!
BEC - 11/29/14PASS Praise be to God!
REG - 2/28/14 PASS Praise be to God!

[rachel525]

@Staying There's only one change to BEC in 2015 which is the inclusion of the Dodd Frank Act. Everything else is the same

[rachel525]

@Staying There's only one change to BEC in 2015 which is the inclusion of the Dodd Frank Act. Everything else is the same

[Stayingafloat]

Thanks so much @BEACPA and @rachel525!

Yes, I feel the exact same way about Becker. It costs so much money, money I don't have right now to plop down once again! I never took BEC yet, got a 73 on Reg twice in 2 months a year ago(I can't begin to explain how I felt)! I am trying to decide what to take first right now.

I lost credit for AUD already but I know I'll pass with study. Reg is technically the part I find easiest after AUD but I have never yet completed the exam. I get bogged down on the first 3 testlets and can't finish the 4th! I find it hard to move on when I feel another 20 seconds will give me the SURE answer. I think the problem becomes when 20 seconds becomes a minute or more. I got a 73 twice last year but really I got a 90+ on the first 3 testlets if you ask me.

BOTTOM LINE: Does anyone know if I can still use 2013 for Aud and Reg??

[Stayingafloat]

Thanks so much @BEACPA and @rachel525!

Yes, I feel the exact same way about Becker. It costs so much money, money I don't have right now to plop down once again! I never took BEC yet, got a 73 on Reg twice in 2 months a year ago(I can't begin to explain how I felt)! I am trying to decide what to take first right now.

I lost credit for AUD already but I know I'll pass with study. Reg is technically the part I find easiest after AUD but I have never yet completed the exam. I get bogged down on the first 3 testlets and can't finish the 4th! I find it hard to move on when I feel another 20 seconds will give me the SURE answer. I think the problem becomes when 20 seconds becomes a minute or more. I got a 73 twice last year but really I got a 90+ on the first 3 testlets if you ask me.

BOTTOM LINE: Does anyone know if I can still use 2013 for Aud and Reg??

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