NASBA says no more paper and pencil for CPA Exam - Page 2

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    Anonymous
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    Did you guys get the e-mail from NASBA that they’re getting rid of scratch paper and pencils for the exam?

    “Effective January 1, 2013, in lieu of scratch paper and pencils, candidates will be provided with two double sided, laminated, colored sheets called “noteboards,” as well as a fine point marker for making notations.”

    Hmm. What are your guys’ thoughs?

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  • #404009
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    just got the email. wtf man. did you guys read the part where it says, “colored” laminate noteboards? At my last exam, I had pink scratch paper and i was struggling to see what the hell I was writing. I gave a feedback for them to use white paper instead and now I get this stupid laminate shiet. ugh…so annoyed. I wouldnt wear white that day or any light clothing because you'll end up with markers all on your cuffs. They really should ask the test takers their opinions before implementing. really doesnt make sense.

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    #404010
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Sounds to me like they are trying to eliminate the ability to write formulas down and mnemonics before the test, by giving us less space to write on. They are only giving two “noteboards” and marker. And in order to get more you have to turn in the original two issued, doesn't sound like we will be able to erase anything before turning them in to the testing center. I use a lot of paper and space when writing, so this is a problem for me. Audit won't be so bad, but REG is coming up too.

    #404011
    Sandra
    Member

    Wait and see what this is actually like before freaking out. Likely not even a big deal. If you can wipe them off yourself it will eliminate the need to ask for more paper.

    #404012
    jeff
    Keymaster

    Sandra's back … everyone mind your Ps and Qs. 🙂

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    #404013
    Faintear
    Member

    Phil Yaeger is probably laughing even harder about his whiteboard joke right about now.

    #404014
    RedskinsCPA
    Member

    I'm concerned about limited space to have your “brain dump” before you start the exam

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    #404015
    Mr. Happy
    Member

    Just got this too. Don't like it. Have they actually caught people sneaking notes out? Given all the cameras, I don't see how that would be possible. Anybody trying that would have to be a moron.

    What if the Prometric people don't erase the noteboards properly. I don't want to see any left over markings that might influence me on even a subconscious level. If the Prometric staff isn't checking for missing paper when people check out, I wouldn't trust them with whiteboard erasing either. Just seems dumb.

    I asked “Why” on Twitter. I wonder if I will even get a response. It seems everything in accounting is about transparency except when it comes to the CPA exams. They never explain why they are making changes, just that they are making them.

    So what is next? We have to take our exams in the nude?

    #404016
    mla1169
    Participant

    Does this mean I can now claim that I took the exams in “The paper and pencil days…….” 😉

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    #404017
    Herbieherb
    Participant

    @mla lol

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    #404018
    jeff
    Keymaster

    Back when I took the exam…we had to write written communications for THREE exams…had to use paper and pencil instead of nifty little wipe boards…AND…the another71.com forum didn't exist. 🙂

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    Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS)
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    #404019

    I took an exam on Dec 8, and they were using these for other people's test (non CPA-ers)….I thought it was just their specific test needed them but if I remember correctly it was graph paper and they said they don't erase. If you ran out of room, you had to come get more from them….

    But…this could have just been for that specific exam…seemed like a bunch of engineers or construction people

    #404020
    jmenard117
    Member

    Can't wait to use the allotted break opportunities for a quick marker huffing session to pick me up.

    #404021
    Mr. Happy
    Member

    @Jeff @mla @jmenard LOL

    I don't want people to be able to cheat, but there comes a point where the security measures do more harm than good to the honest people. People are going to try and cheat no matter what you do. Why punish the good guys?

    #404022
    Noct
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    Frankly, When it comes to ridiculous security practices, I'm more bothered by the fingerprinting. That is quite an invasion of privacy if you think about it. It's not as if we are being given top secret government clearance, joining the military, or going to prison. Why would they need to document our fingerprints? It doesn't even proove our identity as they have no database to compare it against (unless you've been arrested).

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    #404023
    MACTEP
    Member

    I don't see any issues with this. Makes no difference to me. If I can erase it, even better, but I never used even half of the paper they provided. I don't know a single mnemonic for CPA. How do people cheat on CPA?

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