AUD Ratios & Meanings/ Cycles

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    S14
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    I take AUD in a little more than a week, and I want to be able to nail the ratio SIMS. I feel like I get stuck with them sometimes. I am pretty familiar with the ratios because of FAR, but I still find ratio SIMS are difficult for me. I am using Becker, and I know they have small explanations below. But does anyone know of a guide that has a layout of specific items that affect the ratios or instances that may affect them? I am going to make a comprehensive guide tonight but I just wanted to ask for advice on resources if anyone knew of some that would help.

    Also, I really have struggled with A4 and the relationships in the various cycles. I know they will probably be heavily tested, but does anyone have advice on how to approach cycles to be prepared for them come exam time?

    Thank you in advance!

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    When I am studying cycles I look for segregation of duties. I make sure I identify who has custody, record keeping and authorization duties and make sure they are segregated. If not segregated, then some is mitigating control.
    I also look at the normal balance of the account and if it’s more likely to be understated or overstated.
    I also study directional testing.
    I also determine the primary way to test all assertion for all cycles.
    Some of the most mentioned cycles are, cash, payroll, investment, inventory

    When it comes to ratio, I make sure I understand how the question affects my numerator and denominator in ratio.

    AUD - 73,
    BEC - NINJA in Training
    FAR - NINJA in Training
    REG - NINJA in Training
    Giving up is not an option.

    The question is not whether I will be a CPA or not, the question is when will I become a CPA.

    I need to pass before busy season.

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