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   audittaxman
   

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   After using Becker's Final Review for BEC and passing it on the first Attempt I thought the Final Review was a godsend. However, lately I've been feel like FAR and Audit's Final Reviews aren't as useful.

   What worked for me w/ BEC was after covering the regular course 1x - regardless of my percentages on MC HW, I covered the Final Review in its entirety and then only went back to review any topics listed in the Final Review. Then if time allowed I would do more practice sets after a Final Review. Granted among all 4 exams BEC's subjects were my strongest, I doubt I would have passed w/out it.

   Has anyone discovered the best way or a personal preference to Utilize the FAR and AUDIT Final Reviews, that may contradict or defy BECKERS?

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   BlondeAccountant
   

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   you thought audit final review was not helpful? Please tell me if you think it is worth my time to look at it. I have my test on Sat for audit. Thanks!!!

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   CPAWannaBe
   

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   I used Becker's Final Review for REG. It was helpful for an overall review and I liked the way they walked through the simulations with explanations. I felt comfortable with the topics, unfortunately, I got nothing like them on my exam. Somehow I managed to pass. For FAR, I am going to save the money and skip the Final Review.

   REG - 75 (expired, retake July 2011)
   FAR - 69, 64, 67 <-Becker, 80 <-Yaeger
   AUD - 82 ETHICS - 100
   BEC - 72 (retake May 2011)

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Anna
   

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   I think it depends on your proficiency in the subject.
   I used Becker Final Review for BEC and AUD - loved both. But i'm good with concepts and finance.
   Their final review gives a different perespective and level of MCQ is more difficult (so, don't freak out if you are doing them so-so, it's because they are naturally more difficult).
   Don't know about other Becker final reviews yet - will take one for FAR Oct. 17.

   BEC (82), AUD (86), FARE (75) => Becker 2009
   REG (74),(74),(83) => Yaeger HS & Audio

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   BlondeAccountant
   

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   Anna, would you say that both Becker standard product and final review together left you with no surprises on the exam?

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   audittaxman
   

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   BlondeAccountant,

   Definitely use Audit's Final Review for a general review prior to your exam. Its still a great way get a overall review (which is also VIP) accomplished before the exam.

   I just wouldn't recommend anyone use it during the original course, as I did w/ BEC or REG, which helped me filter the must know thoroughly subjects from the rest of the material.

   Prob because I never practice Sims, I was slightly surprised by the journal entries and independence.

   Goodluck

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   Anna
   

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   Blondeaccountant (just like I am:-)),
   mcq - no surprises. Parts of simulation that dealt with auditing concepts - no surprises. Just like others I had journal entries about which I had no clue - just put in random numbers without even looking into them. But I still was sure that I passed, cause I wrote good memos and did other parts of simulations. Overall, I think Becker is very good for auditing. Maybe good idea to study for FARE before taking AUD.

   BEC (82), AUD (86), FARE (75) => Becker 2009
   REG (74),(74),(83) => Yaeger HS & Audio

   Posted 2 years ago #

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