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   TXCPAGAL12
   

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   Hi all- I'm fairly new to the board and am looking for some advice before I begin my journey!

   When I did Becker AUD in 2010 I felt like the CD lectures just dragged on. It was very hard just sitting around highlighting through the book (short attention span) then having to finish off with a grueling amount of MC... only to get over half the MC wrong. I know this is all part of the study process but I guess I'm just trying to figure out if ExamMatrix is a good fit for me. I am going to begin studying soon to take REG in April, and I am trying to determine if this material is good, and whether I would need a supplement for it.

   Also, if you used ExamMatrix, do you feel like a lot of the stuff you saw on your exams was directly covered in your ExamMatrix study material? I remember when I took the exam in 2010, I was amazed at the amount of Becker MC that were on the exam. (Note- I scored 74 on AUD, but I don't put that in my signature since I am "starting over" :) ) If you do not recommend ExamMatrix, what DO you recommend for someone like myself with a shorter attention span? :-)

   Thanks!

   REG: 63 (Apr '12)
   AUD: 70 (Feb '10)... 2nd attempt May 22, 2012.
   BEC:
   FAR:
   
   CPA 2012!

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   Posted 4 months ago #
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   Chantel
   

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   Well I've never heard of exammatrix and I did alot of research when I first decided how to study, but it may be something popular, you're the second post I saw asking about it.

   Auditing is boring to study no matter what program you use and very easy to not pay attention to the videos. All the lectures are going to drag out because all it is is explanation and memorization. I personally use Yaeger. They break down each lecture to an hour, so it's not overwhelming to me. I'm taking my test next monday so we'll see how that goes.

   Posted 4 months ago #
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   TXCPAGAL12
   

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   Chantel- Thanks for the info... good luck next week on your test!

   REG: 63 (Apr '12)
   AUD: 70 (Feb '10)... 2nd attempt May 22, 2012.
   BEC:
   FAR:
   
   CPA 2012!

   Posted 4 months ago #
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   atelery
   

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   for my second time audit, I used Becker again, however, i know what you mean, Tim is boring, haha!! but he did get me through for the second time :)

   I have heard a lot of good things about Exammatrix, not sure if its good cause I didn't use it, but a person in here scored 98, 9X and 88 (i think) 3 times for aud because of Exammatrix. i was asking for help and he/she suggested me to use exammatrix for audit, however, MCQs is the key, just hammer on the MCQs and you will be fine.

   Good Luck!!

   ~~~~~Passed~~~~~
   don't give up, this exam is not easy.

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   Givemesleep
   

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   Used Exammatrix for Reg and passed, using it for BEC, not much help. I think Roger is the way to go for all. Just using his cram right now, no substiture for the whole course. Roger is the man, even if I fail BEC.

   Reg 11/15/2011 - 80
   Aud 02/28/2012 - 81
   Bec 05/31/2012 - retake
   Far 08/31/2012
   
   
   Givemesleep

   Posted 4 months ago #
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   TXCPAGAL12
   

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   @Givemesleep-

   I am going to take REG as my first section in April.

   When you used exammatrix, what was your strategy, all MCQ? Did you feel like most of the information covered in the study material was on the exam?

   Also.. how many hours total did you study for the test?

   REG: 63 (Apr '12)
   AUD: 70 (Feb '10)... 2nd attempt May 22, 2012.
   BEC:
   FAR:
   
   CPA 2012!

   Posted 4 months ago #
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   jonathansays
   

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   I've been pleased with ExamMatrix. It's a little unconventional, but if you follow their instructions, you'll pass.

   AUD - 98, 92, 88 - ExamMatrix
   FAR - 80, 81 - ExamMatrix
   REG - 76 - ExamMatrix
   BEC - 71, 71, 80 - ExamMatrix

   Posted 4 months ago #

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