[krokofilen]

Should I include “Dear X” etc. in the BEC writing tasks?

Thanks

Big 4 Audit Manager from Europe here to pass the CPA in the U.S. of A in 2014! Niiice!

AUD - 95 / Jul 15 / 130h over 4 weeks
FAR - 86 / Aug 14 / 240h over 4 weeks
(11 week break)

REG - 81 / Nov 14 / 200h over 4 weeks
BEC - 87 / Nov 17 / 30 h over 2.5 days

[Anonymous]

@krokofilen: I know I did. I formatted as a business memo. I didn't pass with a huge margin, so maybe take someone else's advice – but I did pass.

[Anonymous]

I did include a salutation, but can't remember if I used “Dear Mr. X,” or just a less-formal “Mr. X,” For a memo, it wouldn't have to be as formal as a letter, but I'd say “Dear” is probably the safer option. Definitely include a salutation, though.

[Anonymous]

In Becker it didn't say anything about dear X. When I did my Bec exam today I started the memo out by saying, ” this memo is regarding x and how it is compares to x”. Or whatever the subject that I was suppose to right about. Just copy paste from the given info.

[Anonymous]

It is already filled out for you and says who it's going to and the topic so I wouldn't write it again. If you have time (which I know u don't) listen to the first lecture in Becker that says written communication. I would say it's about half hour long. It explains it

[mw798]

I started it off with an intro that basically outlined the question/issue.

[krokofilen]

How many paragraphs did you guys produce for each memo?

Big 4 Audit Manager from Europe here to pass the CPA in the U.S. of A in 2014! Niiice!

AUD - 95 / Jul 15 / 130h over 4 weeks
FAR - 86 / Aug 14 / 240h over 4 weeks
(11 week break)

REG - 81 / Nov 14 / 200h over 4 weeks
BEC - 87 / Nov 17 / 30 h over 2.5 days

[Anonymous]

I did.

You're supposed to tailor your message to it's intended audience. By that, they mean that you would address and communicate with employees, peers, and CEOs differently.

[greg422]

REG - 82
AUD - 97
BEC - 81
FAR - 84
DONE!

[krokofilen]

Yeah now that I've seen the actual exam format, I agree – it would be very odd to put a “Dear X” after the “To:” heading. You would typically not do so in reality, so not sure why you would be required to on the exam.

Big 4 Audit Manager from Europe here to pass the CPA in the U.S. of A in 2014! Niiice!

AUD - 95 / Jul 15 / 130h over 4 weeks
FAR - 86 / Aug 14 / 240h over 4 weeks
(11 week break)

REG - 81 / Nov 14 / 200h over 4 weeks
BEC - 87 / Nov 17 / 30 h over 2.5 days

[Anonymous]

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[krokofilen]

OK seems like it comes in different formats then.

Big 4 Audit Manager from Europe here to pass the CPA in the U.S. of A in 2014! Niiice!

AUD - 95 / Jul 15 / 130h over 4 weeks
FAR - 86 / Aug 14 / 240h over 4 weeks
(11 week break)

REG - 81 / Nov 14 / 200h over 4 weeks
BEC - 87 / Nov 17 / 30 h over 2.5 days

[Anonymous]

krokofilen-

I thought my last post may have been a no-no. I took it down.

[Author]

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