[MCLKT]

Hi all of my Auditing class of 2013 Ninjas!

Is there a study group topic for Jan/Feb 2013 yet?

If not, can we start one?

I have scheduled my exam for 1/11. This is my second try (73 in Aug. 2012). Tonight I am going to take a mini practice exam to see what I remember and get and idea of my weak spots. And tomorrow I begin re-watching Yaeger vidoes. The entire timeline is to work book questions as I go through each module. Wrapping up the last video by Dec 14. And will do nothing but review, review, review until 1/10. Oh, and take my holiday vacation at the end of December, yikes!

What review material are you using? When is your exam? What topics have you covered? Any tips yet?

A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
*NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

[Anonymous]

Regarding flash cards. For me they serve to undermine my confidence in the material, more so for Audit than they did for FAR.

I'm in the process of copying the Ninja notes. I write a section, then do the MC's for that section. After I'm done with that, I'll start taking 90 question, 7 sim tests from the Wiley test bank until test day.

[homerun07]

so i'm restudying audit and

i'm strong on the MC and weak on sims– however i found that the sims in becker are pretty straightforward and not that difficult.. not sure how i can improve on sims.

advice anyone?

[Anonymous]

To pick yourself up after failure means to stay focus on your goal. Your goal is to pass the CPA Exam. If you do not pass a section, then you keep at it until you pass. I had to take Regulation three times and passed it last with an 86. I found this forum which helped because I supplemented my materials with Ninja notes and audio along with the Wiley Test Bank and book. Auditing is my last section. I have to admit that I am tired, but I am now getting into the ‘zone'. I have about 9 weeks until my exam in February. The material is overwhelming, but I think that i am getting the hang of this test. Look for small words in the questions that are tricky, work TONS of multiple choice questions, and use different materials if needed.

[RGlazier12]

I've found the Sims pretty easy as well. Also I had a question, on the test, will the Simulation be equal to:

-ONE PART of Becker's “Simulation”

OR

-AN ENTIRE Becker “Simulation”

I figure its more the later, since they say to block out an hour for the simulation, but I was wondering if I can expect like seven small questions (about 6-8 questions make up a Becker simulation) or if I can expect one question designed similar to a part of the Becker simulation?

Hope you guys understand what I mean.

CPA Candidate - Becker In-Class Study

AUD - January 10th, 2013 - PASSED 95
REG - February 28th, 2013 - PASSED 81
BEC - April 11th, 2013 - PASSED 85
FAR - May 30th, 2013 - PASSED 85
ETHICS - May 2013 - PASSED 95

[RGlazier12]

I've found the Sims pretty easy as well. Also I had a question, on the test, will the Simulation be equal to:

-ONE PART of Becker's “Simulation”

OR

-AN ENTIRE Becker “Simulation”

I figure its more the later, since they say to block out an hour for the simulation, but I was wondering if I can expect like seven small questions (about 6-8 questions make up a Becker simulation) or if I can expect one question designed similar to a part of the Becker simulation?

Hope you guys understand what I mean.

CPA Candidate - Becker In-Class Study

AUD - January 10th, 2013 - PASSED 95
REG - February 28th, 2013 - PASSED 81
BEC - April 11th, 2013 - PASSED 85
FAR - May 30th, 2013 - PASSED 85
ETHICS - May 2013 - PASSED 95

[RGlazier12]

Ugh, I swear, I am not double posting! This forum hates my computer lol.

CPA Candidate - Becker In-Class Study

AUD - January 10th, 2013 - PASSED 95
REG - February 28th, 2013 - PASSED 81
BEC - April 11th, 2013 - PASSED 85
FAR - May 30th, 2013 - PASSED 85
ETHICS - May 2013 - PASSED 95

[Anonymous]

Guys,

I was working on the Becker sims for AUD #4, Specifically titled “Analytical Procedures” on the tab.. Can anyone please share any tips on understanding these? I am so lost as to how to grasp the concepts. Help!

[Anonymous]

@AnnaMay84 I am wondering how much time did you allocate to study for Auditing? Is this your first attempt? I am on Becker Aud 2 for 2012. My exam is scheuled for the last week in February 2013.

[Anonymous]

😀

[Anonymous]

@Beechcrest: I originally allocated approx 5 weeks (Nov 1-Dec 6), but studying for AUD has been a struggle from the start and had to re-schedule it to Jan 2. This will be my first attempt at this.. I'm so ready to get this out of the way because it's such a pain studying for it ugghh

[Anonymous]

Are Piecemeal Opinions the same as reporting on Specified elements? Basically, I am reading over Auditing 2 in Becker and trying to make sure that I understand the difference.

[Goods]

Hi all,

I'm using Becker for my review. My test is scheduled for 1/11 and right now I'm in the process of reviewing all of the chapters by doing chain MC's and re-doing the Simulations. Question: how many of you supplement Becker with the Wiley test bank? I tend to score pretty well on the Progress Tests but am unsure if this is more a result of my memorization of the questions. I guess I'm just wondering if it's worth spending the $100 for the test bank or if Becker is sufficient. Thank you!

FAR - 72, 69, 88 (Nov 2012)
AUD - 89 (Jan 2013)
REG - 85 (Feb 2013)
BEC - 83 (May 2013)
Ethics - Passed

Becker, Wiley TB, Ninja Audio

[Anonymous]

@Goods I am using the Wiley Test bank along with Ninja and other materials along with my Becker materials because so far that has worked for the parts that I passed. The Wiley test bank has some questions that are in Becker and some questions that are not in Becker. However, I have noticed that Wiley has more variety of questions which really help me understand. I am not taking any chances now since I am almost done. I also know that some people can pass just with Becker, so it is hard to give advice on this question.

[Goods]

@beechcrest

Thanks for your opinion. I'm using Ninja Audio and will look at supplementing with Wiley. I'd like to one-shot Audit. Thanks.

FAR - 72, 69, 88 (Nov 2012)
AUD - 89 (Jan 2013)
REG - 85 (Feb 2013)
BEC - 83 (May 2013)
Ethics - Passed

Becker, Wiley TB, Ninja Audio

[Mr.NiceWatch]

Anyone else find Audit to be extremely boring? I mean FAR wan't too bad and REG was ok, but it is so difficult to pay attention during Audit lectures. Not sure if its because I've working 60 – 70 hours and burnt out after REG and FAR, or Audit is just really boring. How do you guys manage to pay attention and stay on task? I find myself googling stuff during the audit lecture videos.

Journey begins in July 2012.

FAR - 87 (8/7/2012)
REG - 89 (11/19/2012)
AUD - 95 (1/17/2013)
BEC - 81 (2/26/2013)

[Author]

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