[jeff]

This is for people taking their exams in the April/May 2010 testing window.

Recommended prep time for AUD is 4 weeks @ 20 hours a week.

Study Notes: https://www.another71.com/cpa-review-store/

Study Videos: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam/cpa-exam-review-video/

[Soanxious]

75 CPA – I started with reading through the Wiley book as a refresher on Friday. Since January I took a FAR live class and did an at home Reg class so I had to clear out some of the cobwebs and refresh AUD. The practice test I took the other night was on Gleim and it looked as if I needed some work. How easy we forget when we are not using it. I left a message for Patty per your recommendation and I am going to get some new software. This Wiley book I am breezing through so I might pick up the book as well w/the intensive and see where I am at from there. I will probably try some practice in Wiley 14.0 later today and see how it goes. :O)

IL - 11/24 AUD

Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

[trumethod]

Initially, I thought that Audit was going to be easy. I took FARE in February, and got a 91. So I thought I could blow through Audit. The first three chapters of Aud are easy in Becker. Chapter 4 is a completely different story. I finally understand what people are talking about, it seems that there are always two correct questions. I am a little worried about this chapter. For people that took the test, where there a lot of questions regarding what assertions are being tested and the revenue cycle? Just wondering? I am going to study the crap out of this chapter!!!

FARE 91
AUD April 19 2010

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have any idea when the cutoff for Wave 1 will be?

[Anonymous]

Cutoff for Wave one will most likely be around the 6-9th of May. If you take it before the 6th, you're almost guaranteed to be in Wave 1 (unless you get a new simulation). Anytime after the 6th could still put you in Wave 1, but no guarantees.

[Soanxious]

trumethod – I would be prepared for all of it. You just never know what areas are given more than others or what you will see in a sim. The content specification outline states for “obtain and document” 32%-38% of the exam, which is the highest area.

:O)

IL - 11/24 AUD

Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

[kamaone]

Has anyone heard of the Nuts and Bolts simulation? What is this?

If you guys had to pick, what chapters would you focus on the most? I am taking it this Friday and feel like I dont know enough. I have taken the Becker practice test at the end of each chapter a couple of times and do ok on it. I am going to take the Passmaster tests this week and watch some lecture DVDs to hopefully add something to what I have already read. I wish I did not get snowed out of my other test as I had 7 full consecutive days to devote to studying for this back in February.

[jeff]

kamaone – this topic probably crosses the line for exam disclosure.

Just be strong on the MCQs and you'll be fine on the sims…I am a firm believer in this.

-Jeff

[kamaone]

Sorry bout that Jeff. My apologies.

I dont understand how people pay for these materials to study from. $1500 on average for most course materials I mean come on thats hard to come by with Student Loans and such. I wish I had more materials than just Becker at my disposal for this test Friday.

[lauren_d]

Well, I just scheduled my test for April 29! So far, I've passed BEC and REG using nothing but Wiley (the book, not the software), which seems to work pretty well. I was kind of thinking about buying the software, but I don't want to spend that much money, so hopefully I can keep a good thing going with my study strategy. I felt like the Wiley multiple-choice questions were really good preparation for REG, so I hope that's true for AUD, as well.

Does anyone who's already taken AUD have thoughts about the practice questions in the Wiley book?

BEC - 89, REG - 82, AUD - 92, FAR - 86
Woo hoo, I'm done!

[Anonymous]

lauren_d – Hi, looks like we are on the same schedule – I've passed BEC & REG, but I'm using Becker. I'm using the lectures, reading and taking notes, MCQs and flashcards. I also have the Final Review. I haven't scheduled AUD yet, but hoping to take it at the end of April or beg. of May. I've gotten a slower start on studying because of tax season!

[Soanxious]

lauren_d – someone I know used the Wiley book just for the questions and did well on her second attempt at the exam. She did Becker the first time & didn't pass. After using the Wiley questions she was in the 80's and said she felt good on the exam with the questions. Hope this helps!

IL - 11/24 AUD

Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

[kamaone]

I started using the Wiley book and Yaeger DVDs last night. They are in a different format than the Becker books but already I like the Wiley book better. There seems to be more detail and much more MCQs along with sample simulations at the end of each Module. If it seems like this works better than Becker I will buy the Wiley book for BEC when i take it in Mid-May.

[Sam]

Hi All,

I retook the audit section of the exam on the 8th of Jan, 2010 and have still not received my score. Does anyone have any ideas or any updates to why it is taking so long?

Thanks,

Sam.

[Soanxious]

Sam – What state are you in & are you a NASBA state or independent? If you are independent I would call your board of examiners or if you are NASBA you might want to call them. I am not sure how fast the other states have released or if there are any others still waiting.

IL - 11/24 AUD

Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Sam]

Soanxious – I am in Washington state. They recently switched to NASBA from castleworldwide which was handling the process earlier. I have been in touch with the NASBA coordinator for WA state and they have not received my scores either. Spoke to them and they really don't know either. Their answer is that they are waiting for the scores too. I just feel really anxious since it's been close to 3 months now. Is there any other source with whom I can follow up on regarding my scores?

Thanks.

[Author]

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