Wiley Test bank a waste if I have CPAExcel?

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    I am currently using CPAExcel to study for my last section- FAR. I like the looks of the Wiley test bank software and am contemplating buying the test bank for 4 month access only (I must pass this exam in May). Since Wiley owns CPAExcel, are the questions going to be duplicated to what I already have? Or will it be a supplement?

    Also- Jeff, if you happen to have a discount code I could use that would be great too 😉

    FAR- 85 I'm DONE!
    BEC- 75
    REG- 60,60,75
    AUD- 74,74,83

    CPAExcel used for BEC, AUD, REG
    Exam Matrix used for FAR plus NINJA Blitz, cpareviewforfree and a little CPAExcel

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  • #530414
    Anonymous
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    Did you get an update with CPAExcel near the start of the year? My understanding is that last year, the materials were all different, but that this year they've been merged into one…so if you have 2013 CPAExcel materials, then I would guess that the WTB would be different stuff; if it's 2014 CPAExcel, then WTB will probably be a duplicate. Not 100% sure though.

    #530443
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Did you get an update with CPAExcel near the start of the year? My understanding is that last year, the materials were all different, but that this year they've been merged into one…so if you have 2013 CPAExcel materials, then I would guess that the WTB would be different stuff; if it's 2014 CPAExcel, then WTB will probably be a duplicate. Not 100% sure though.

    #530416
    Vailute
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    I passed FAR 2/2 (one expired) using CPA excel only. For AUD and REG, I supplemented with wiley questions as I failed each once and didn't feel fully prepared with CPA excel only.

    BEC - 85
    AUD - 72, 86
    REG - 71, 78
    FAR - 80 (expired), 77

    #530445
    Vailute
    Member

    I passed FAR 2/2 (one expired) using CPA excel only. For AUD and REG, I supplemented with wiley questions as I failed each once and didn't feel fully prepared with CPA excel only.

    BEC - 85
    AUD - 72, 86
    REG - 71, 78
    FAR - 80 (expired), 77

    #530418
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    Thanks for the feedback guys. I thought everyone got updated very recently with CPAExcel. And Vailute, you are right I think CPAExcel does have enough to help me pass. I think I just like the look of the Wiley software which is a dumb waste of money as I don't think it will make me study more 😉

    FAR- 85 I'm DONE!
    BEC- 75
    REG- 60,60,75
    AUD- 74,74,83

    CPAExcel used for BEC, AUD, REG
    Exam Matrix used for FAR plus NINJA Blitz, cpareviewforfree and a little CPAExcel

    #530447
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    Thanks for the feedback guys. I thought everyone got updated very recently with CPAExcel. And Vailute, you are right I think CPAExcel does have enough to help me pass. I think I just like the look of the Wiley software which is a dumb waste of money as I don't think it will make me study more 😉

    FAR- 85 I'm DONE!
    BEC- 75
    REG- 60,60,75
    AUD- 74,74,83

    CPAExcel used for BEC, AUD, REG
    Exam Matrix used for FAR plus NINJA Blitz, cpareviewforfree and a little CPAExcel

    #530420
    Tncincy
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    @NotaQuitter , CpaExcel has a chat online. You can as customer support about upgraded materials if you have purchased them before they combined with Wiley.

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader.....time to pass

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

    #530449
    Tncincy
    Participant

    @NotaQuitter , CpaExcel has a chat online. You can as customer support about upgraded materials if you have purchased them before they combined with Wiley.

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader.....time to pass

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

    #530422
    Nuffsaid
    Member

    Materials (books and test bank) have *not* been merged, but being sold as self-study (wiley) and video gold medal (cpaexcel).

    Don't know why everyone thinks this.

    #530451
    Nuffsaid
    Member

    Materials (books and test bank) have *not* been merged, but being sold as self-study (wiley) and video gold medal (cpaexcel).

    Don't know why everyone thinks this.

    #530424
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    Nuffsaid: I called Wiley last night and they told me that the test bank was different but of course there will be some duplicate questions. I was also told that eventually there will not be two separate lines of products and will all be one. I think I may splurge ont eh test bank because I really like the way the website is set up.

    FAR- 85 I'm DONE!
    BEC- 75
    REG- 60,60,75
    AUD- 74,74,83

    CPAExcel used for BEC, AUD, REG
    Exam Matrix used for FAR plus NINJA Blitz, cpareviewforfree and a little CPAExcel

    #530453
    Not a Quitter
    Participant

    Nuffsaid: I called Wiley last night and they told me that the test bank was different but of course there will be some duplicate questions. I was also told that eventually there will not be two separate lines of products and will all be one. I think I may splurge ont eh test bank because I really like the way the website is set up.

    FAR- 85 I'm DONE!
    BEC- 75
    REG- 60,60,75
    AUD- 74,74,83

    CPAExcel used for BEC, AUD, REG
    Exam Matrix used for FAR plus NINJA Blitz, cpareviewforfree and a little CPAExcel

    #530426
    natsubono
    Member

    I used CPAExcel and Ninja Notes – I passed all 4 section in my first attempt.

    You don't have to ace these exams. All you need is 75.

    CPAExcel worked jus fine for me.

    I practiced the exam questions so many times I almost memorized the answers by the end 🙂

    In my opition, you don't need Wiley Test bank on top of CPAExcel.

    FAR 79

    AUD 86

    REG 83

    BEG 75

    #530455
    natsubono
    Member

    I used CPAExcel and Ninja Notes – I passed all 4 section in my first attempt.

    You don't have to ace these exams. All you need is 75.

    CPAExcel worked jus fine for me.

    I practiced the exam questions so many times I almost memorized the answers by the end 🙂

    In my opition, you don't need Wiley Test bank on top of CPAExcel.

    FAR 79

    AUD 86

    REG 83

    BEG 75

    #530428
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I have both CPAexcel and the Wiley Test Bank. The Wiley test bank has many different questions than CPAexcel. The calculator isn't faulty like the one on CPAexcel either. I just passed BEC, and I feel like the Wiley Test Bank helped me more than the CPAexcel questions.

    I would recommend getting both.

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