[motown13]

So I am taking AUD, my first try at it, and my last CPA exam. I am very nervous because I haven’t had the same amount of time to study for it. I can’t tell if I am memorizing answers from Becker or actually have an understanding of the minutia. Anybody use Becker and pass and have any suggestions? I just want this whole experience to be over!

AUD: 2/22/14
BEC: 92
FAR: 85
REG: 89

[Anonymous]

Definitely take a few minutes to review pertinent journal entries from FAR. You never know what they'll throw at you in an AUD sim.

[Anonymous]

Definitely take a few minutes to review pertinent journal entries from FAR. You never know what they'll throw at you in an AUD sim.

[mchinegunfunk]

Motown,

It appears you're doing fine with your study material. I'm using Becker as well and I narrowly missed passing the AUD by 1 point! (Disclosure: That wasn't suppose to deter you or lose hope). However, with that said I would recommend continuing with your MCQ and understand why you're picking one question over another. As AUD exam has may questions that are very similar and much of the time you can eliminate 50% of the answers.

I suggest the following:

– Understand the different types of audit reports based on standards (i.e GAAP/GAAS).

– Understand the requirement for the different type of engagements.

– Go thru each simulation a few times a day prior to the exam.

– Know how to find the appropriate authoritative literature.

– Go into the exam confident and don't get caught on a single question. As I usually returned to the question after answering a few questions I knew I got right or I saw something in a question that reminded me of something to help me answer the question I previously flagged.

Lastly, I wish you the best of luck!

[mchinegunfunk]

Motown,

It appears you're doing fine with your study material. I'm using Becker as well and I narrowly missed passing the AUD by 1 point! (Disclosure: That wasn't suppose to deter you or lose hope). However, with that said I would recommend continuing with your MCQ and understand why you're picking one question over another. As AUD exam has may questions that are very similar and much of the time you can eliminate 50% of the answers.

I suggest the following:

– Understand the different types of audit reports based on standards (i.e GAAP/GAAS).

– Understand the requirement for the different type of engagements.

– Go thru each simulation a few times a day prior to the exam.

– Know how to find the appropriate authoritative literature.

– Go into the exam confident and don't get caught on a single question. As I usually returned to the question after answering a few questions I knew I got right or I saw something in a question that reminded me of something to help me answer the question I previously flagged.

Lastly, I wish you the best of luck!

[SpartanCPA]

@Motown13 how did you do on the final exams? What I did on the final week of review was quickly skimmed through the book, especially over areas that I wasn't too sure about. I also looked at the final exam questions and really paid attention to the questions I got wrong.

AUD - 01/18/14 - 81
BEC - 05/29/14 - 85
FAR - 07/18/14 - 81
REG - 11/18/14 - 80

Becker CPA Review
NINJA Audio
Michigan State University

[SpartanCPA]

@Motown13 how did you do on the final exams? What I did on the final week of review was quickly skimmed through the book, especially over areas that I wasn't too sure about. I also looked at the final exam questions and really paid attention to the questions I got wrong.

AUD - 01/18/14 - 81
BEC - 05/29/14 - 85
FAR - 07/18/14 - 81
REG - 11/18/14 - 80

Becker CPA Review
NINJA Audio
Michigan State University

[MintsRGood]

@motown13 If you notice that you are memorizing answers then take a moment to think about WHY the other 3 choices are wrong. Understanding the fact patterns in the audit MCQS is a huge factor in your success and something that pushed me over the edge in my successful audit run. Also, RTMFQ 2-3 times before you look at the answer choices on test day. Run through what you know about the question and then select the choice that matches up with YOUR knowledge. It's easy on exam day to get tangled up by reading all the choices before you fully understand the call of the question.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

REG: 75 DONE 🙂
AUD: 61, 71, 68, 92 DONE 🙂
BEC: 76 DONE 🙂
FAR: 72, 74, 79 DONE 🙂
Licensed Michigan CPA 🙂
-Some people dream of success...others wake up and work hard for it!!!
-The cowards never start and the weak die along the way!
-You better work, b***h!
-Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.-JFK

[MintsRGood]

@motown13 If you notice that you are memorizing answers then take a moment to think about WHY the other 3 choices are wrong. Understanding the fact patterns in the audit MCQS is a huge factor in your success and something that pushed me over the edge in my successful audit run. Also, RTMFQ 2-3 times before you look at the answer choices on test day. Run through what you know about the question and then select the choice that matches up with YOUR knowledge. It's easy on exam day to get tangled up by reading all the choices before you fully understand the call of the question.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

REG: 75 DONE 🙂
AUD: 61, 71, 68, 92 DONE 🙂
BEC: 76 DONE 🙂
FAR: 72, 74, 79 DONE 🙂
Licensed Michigan CPA 🙂
-Some people dream of success...others wake up and work hard for it!!!
-The cowards never start and the weak die along the way!
-You better work, b***h!
-Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.-JFK

[mystical guy]

I like what the others said. However, I tossed the textbook aside and looked at my notes (only those that I “mined” from explanations to the 5000 questions I attempted). I performed MCQs each day, sometimes over 200/day, which includes taking notes when I didn't get something right.

I consulted the AL (e.g. PCAOB or AICPA standards) for specific issues I had, especially with reports. They give damn good explanations in very clear language. I also looked at the standards for A4-Audit evidence examples, just to hammer those ideas in.

CPA - Since 2015
CISA - Smashed 2012
CIA - Passed 2015

[mystical guy]

I like what the others said. However, I tossed the textbook aside and looked at my notes (only those that I “mined” from explanations to the 5000 questions I attempted). I performed MCQs each day, sometimes over 200/day, which includes taking notes when I didn't get something right.

I consulted the AL (e.g. PCAOB or AICPA standards) for specific issues I had, especially with reports. They give damn good explanations in very clear language. I also looked at the standards for A4-Audit evidence examples, just to hammer those ideas in.

CPA - Since 2015
CISA - Smashed 2012
CIA - Passed 2015

[M_Knight]

I failed by 1 point and know exactly why: you MUST know the reports and the relative assertions for audit evidence. If you know those like the back of your hand, you should be good to go.

[M_Knight]

I failed by 1 point and know exactly why: you MUST know the reports and the relative assertions for audit evidence. If you know those like the back of your hand, you should be good to go.

[Fil-Am]

I need good tips on how should I tackle Auditing. I used CPAExcel and have started studying/watching videos and somehow I don't see the big picture of it on how it connects.

I am still on planning and internal control by the way….thanks in advance.

Anything worth doing is probably not easy, but the rewards are worth it. (unknown)
Please feel free to add me on LinkedIn just to say hello or stay in touch.

CPA Exam - PASSED 2014
CALCPA Ethics - Passed 2014
CA CPA License - Pending

To God be the Highest Glory. Little Miracle happens every second!

[Fil-Am]

I need good tips on how should I tackle Auditing. I used CPAExcel and have started studying/watching videos and somehow I don't see the big picture of it on how it connects.

I am still on planning and internal control by the way….thanks in advance.

Anything worth doing is probably not easy, but the rewards are worth it. (unknown)
Please feel free to add me on LinkedIn just to say hello or stay in touch.

CPA Exam - PASSED 2014
CALCPA Ethics - Passed 2014
CA CPA License - Pending

To God be the Highest Glory. Little Miracle happens every second!

[motown13]

Thanks very much for the advice! I have not taken the final exams yet, and I will be on Wednesday and Thursday. I am sure I will be freaking out more after my results then!

AUD: 2/22/14
BEC: 92
FAR: 85
REG: 89

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