I posted this 2 weeks ago. Let me know if you need any clarification:
think Wiley does not do a very good job with authoritative literature. They do not provide as many sources to practice with than Becker. There are many different sources that the AUD draws from for the authoritative literature. Be familiar with AR (Review Services), AU (U.S. Auditing Standards), and AT (Attest Standards). That's where you'll get most of the information. Wiley only provides AU.
I like to use the topical index first the pinpoint the section where the information will most likely be, and then type in a keyword using the “search within” function. Once you read the question, try to figure out the general topic first. For example, you should be able to know if problem involves a review/compilation engagement or an audit. You would use the AR source if it's review/compilation, but use the AU source if it's an audit. From there, you have to pinpoint what they are really asking and select the subtopic accordingly. Are they asking about report presentation? Are they asking about a certain rule? Once you select the subtopic, then you would use the “search within” function using a keyword.
I was able to answer a SIM word for word because of the authoritative literature and it helped me with my other 5 Sims. Make sure you leave about 2 hours for the Sims. Good luck!
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