[Anonymous]

Becker Question –

If anyone can give me some guidance on this, it would be super helpful! I am thinking of using the 2011 books to study and purchasing the wiley test bank for questions. Would the 2011 materials be too outdated?

my bec and audit scores have expired and i dont want to waste more money on study books

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[rjcpa]

You need new materials. Don't chance it.

FAR - 10/3/12 - 86
BEC - 11/27/12 - 70 1/14/13 - 81
AUD - 4/4/13 - 87
REG - 7/8/13 - 80

[rjcpa]

You need new materials. Don't chance it.

FAR - 10/3/12 - 86
BEC - 11/27/12 - 70 1/14/13 - 81
AUD - 4/4/13 - 87
REG - 7/8/13 - 80

[Study Monk]

BEC will probably be fine, but you should update audit.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Study Monk]

BEC will probably be fine, but you should update audit.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[kcosgrove1]

Agree… for AUD, you definitely need new materials. BEC would probably be okay, but better to get new materials to give yourself the best shot at passing.

BEC - 68, 75 (2/3/14)
AUD - 75 (11/30/12)
REG - 73, 75 (10/8/12)
FAR - 78 (8/31/13)

DONE!!! Waiting for License!!

[kcosgrove1]

Agree… for AUD, you definitely need new materials. BEC would probably be okay, but better to get new materials to give yourself the best shot at passing.

BEC - 68, 75 (2/3/14)
AUD - 75 (11/30/12)
REG - 73, 75 (10/8/12)
FAR - 78 (8/31/13)

DONE!!! Waiting for License!!

[Quinacridone]

it could potentially work but you'd have to do a lot of extra work with it. I have a set of 2008 Beckers that a co-worker loaned me and the set I bought last year from Becker (2013).

For FAR, the older set does not have the IFRS so you would have to seek another source out for that. One of the most helpful things in 2013 is the appendixes with the charts set up showing the differences between GAAP and FAR. I have heard that IFRS is tested pretty heavily (but I don't know, I don't sit until tomorrow).

For Reg, there are going to be a lot of code updates, so for each concept, you would need to check on the current requirements. I think you could get basics, but that's all I'd risk. Augmenting with a test bank (like Gleim) could make up the deficit.

I have not looked into the Auditing books yet (that's next for me), but I believe the COSO framework was just changed significantly. I would definitely not work with anything older than a current book (Becker allowed 2013 subscribers to order 2014 books for a small fee).

No idea on the BEC section yet. That seems to me that the concepts would be pretty stable.

REG - Nov 4, 2013: 88
FAR - Feb 27, 2014: 86
AUD - April 5, 2014: 91
BEC - May 6, 2014: 83

Florida CPA 24 July 2014
(Done in seven months - thank you Jesus!!)

[Quinacridone]

it could potentially work but you'd have to do a lot of extra work with it. I have a set of 2008 Beckers that a co-worker loaned me and the set I bought last year from Becker (2013).

For FAR, the older set does not have the IFRS so you would have to seek another source out for that. One of the most helpful things in 2013 is the appendixes with the charts set up showing the differences between GAAP and FAR. I have heard that IFRS is tested pretty heavily (but I don't know, I don't sit until tomorrow).

For Reg, there are going to be a lot of code updates, so for each concept, you would need to check on the current requirements. I think you could get basics, but that's all I'd risk. Augmenting with a test bank (like Gleim) could make up the deficit.

I have not looked into the Auditing books yet (that's next for me), but I believe the COSO framework was just changed significantly. I would definitely not work with anything older than a current book (Becker allowed 2013 subscribers to order 2014 books for a small fee).

No idea on the BEC section yet. That seems to me that the concepts would be pretty stable.

REG - Nov 4, 2013: 88
FAR - Feb 27, 2014: 86
AUD - April 5, 2014: 91
BEC - May 6, 2014: 83

Florida CPA 24 July 2014
(Done in seven months - thank you Jesus!!)

[Anonymous]

Kind of piggybacking but I don't want to make a new post for this…I have a 2012 Wiley Audit book…would that be ok for taking it sometime before July? I'm also using it with CPAexcel online so that is updated

[Anonymous]

Kind of piggybacking but I don't want to make a new post for this…I have a 2012 Wiley Audit book…would that be ok for taking it sometime before July? I'm also using it with CPAexcel online so that is updated

[number1000]

It's do able, I passed all my exams in 2013 using 2007 Becker books. Also used the 2013 Wiley Test Bank and the 2013 Wiley Focus notes for FAR and BEC. The Ninja Notes are also a great supplement and aren't too expensive.

[number1000]

It's do able, I passed all my exams in 2013 using 2007 Becker books. Also used the 2013 Wiley Test Bank and the 2013 Wiley Focus notes for FAR and BEC. The Ninja Notes are also a great supplement and aren't too expensive.

[popzvegas88]

I have the 2012 books and have passed every section. I'd supplement with the Ninja Notes (especially AUD & REG).. as long as you do that you'll pick up on the new/updated info in the Ninja Notes and it will stick out in your mind on test day.

IMO the differences in Aud. were very basic/easy to understand but some people seem to think they are major changes.

10/13/13 - FAR *PASSED* 76
12/01/13 - AUD *PASSED* 84
01/09/14 - BEC *PASSED* 84
02/27/14 - REG *PASSED* 81

[popzvegas88]

I have the 2012 books and have passed every section. I'd supplement with the Ninja Notes (especially AUD & REG).. as long as you do that you'll pick up on the new/updated info in the Ninja Notes and it will stick out in your mind on test day.

IMO the differences in Aud. were very basic/easy to understand but some people seem to think they are major changes.

10/13/13 - FAR *PASSED* 76
12/01/13 - AUD *PASSED* 84
01/09/14 - BEC *PASSED* 84
02/27/14 - REG *PASSED* 81

[taxman89]

Since audit has changed a fair amount recently i wouldnt try taking AUD with old versions. a new wiley book is cheaper than having to take AUD twice

AUD - 75
BEC - 77
FAR - 78
REG - 82

AUD: 61-67-75 (Thanks ninja aud)
BEC: 77
FAR: 78
REG:69-73-70-82

Aud-75 3x I knew i never liked you
Bec-77 1x being in the bubble is stressful
Reg-82 4x its not me its you...and no we cant be friends
Far-78 1x easiest section

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