[MintsRGood]

Do you think it is a waste of time to memorize the key AU Section titles to facilitate the use of the Authoritative Literature tab on exam day? I’ve noticed that on the Wiley Test Bank that the AL tab is limited to 13 “key” sections but on exam day I seem to remember that the entire codification is presented. Is it smart or absurd to memorize those 13 section numbers and titles? I’ve been reading on A71 lately many posts about what a gold mine the AL tab can be if used efficiently and effectively. I’m sitting for Audit on the 25th and I don’t want to cut any corners with my prep because that’s what got me a 71 the last time!!!

Opinions appreciated and good luck everyone!!!! 🙂

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[MCLKT]

Hey Mints – I don't think memorizing is necessary (save that for all the other junk). But having a good familiarity would be helpful. And practice all of the wiley research sims and know how to identify the keywords in the question to make your search more efficient. Also, the exam software has a “search within” feature, that I would recommend using on test day.

A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
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[SammyJ]

Nah. Im only speaking for myself as I've taken the exam twice and both times I've had a lot of spare time afterwards. I think finished everything(including checking my work) with 30 minutes left in my first exam and 20 minutes left in my second exam. That should be more than adequate time in locating the answer to the research. And either way(Im not 100% sure), but I think the research is probably worth only 1 point on the exam. And I know u dont want to cut any corners, but I just dont think it's necessary and you are better off spending the time studying something else.

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[MCLKT]

@Sammy on Audit you should be using the AL for all of the sims, not just the research. I found 4 of my sims in the AL word. for. word. Definitely don't underestimate the resource you have available to you in AUD.

A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
*NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

[MintsRGood]

Thank you both for the feedback, especially the “search within” tip, it is very much appreciated!!!! I can't wait for next Monday to get here so I can stop making myself (and my husband) crazy with audit prep! 🙂

Best of luck to both of you on the 28th!!!!! 🙂

REG: 75 DONE 🙂
AUD: 61, 71, 68, 92 DONE 🙂
BEC: 76 DONE 🙂
FAR: 72, 74, 79 DONE 🙂
Licensed Michigan CPA 🙂
-Some people dream of success...others wake up and work hard for it!!!
-The cowards never start and the weak die along the way!
-You better work, b***h!
-Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.-JFK

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