[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*

[samdiegoCPA]

Starting Ch 2 today, woops. I sit in two weeks, but I know I can do this. There is like 1/10 of the info on this exam than on FAR, I cannot believe it! Also, since Auditing was my last class I took before I graduated last May, a lot of the information is super familiar and I already know it. It was the “toughest” class in our school for Accting majors aside from 301!

AUD: 84
REG: 84
BEC: 79
FAR: 83

[xytron]

Hey everyone,

I've been doing pretty well on Becker's A1, A2 and A3's MCQ's. However, I've been having trouble with A4, especially MCQ's regarding Audit Procedures By Transaction Cycles. Can anyone give me some advice on how to really understand the transaction cycles and audit procedures rather than rote memorization? I can't seem to really grasp the data and Becker just has so many acronyms, but I want to really understand it.

Thanks

FAR - 76
AUD - 90
REG - 78
BEC - 80

PASSED!!!

Used Becker and NINJA notes.

[jambueh]

Hello Folks,

I took a Becker Final Exam and here is my score:

Test 1: 22/30 73%

Test 2: 23/30 76%

Test 3: 19/30 63%

Sims average was 50%

I am really worried about the sims on the exam. Do you think I am ready? I am taking the exam this Saturday.

REG 80
BEC 71, 80
FAR 76
AUD 67, 83
I'm done!!

[Anonymous]

Test this Saturday. Sounds like there are a few of us. This whole studying during busy season thing isn't working out too well so fingers crossed!!

[mypetmeatball]

@jambueh

how did you do on the final exams for the sections you sat for?

[23K]

My exam is Saturday

Becker Final Exam-

Test 1: 65

Test 2: 70

Test 3: 65

SIMS – Average 45%

AUD--52,68,83, expired. Retake = 74 RETAKE - 7.24.26
FAR--73,70,68,75
BEC-- 79
REG-- 68,62,75

[jambueh]

@mypetmeatball

My scores for the Becker final exams of the other sections; I believe were actually a lot worse and I still managed to pass. I am not so worried about the multiple choice questions as I am worried about the simulations. Although when I took the Becker final exam the multiple choice only took two hours. I think another two hours on seven simulations should be more than sufficient. I can use the extra time to look through authoritative literature and make sure that I get the simulations correct. Fortunately, I am not in public accounting yet and do not have to worry about busy season. But I am working 40+ hours a week and it is very difficult to find time to study…kudos to those who are studying during busy season. Auditing is my last exam and I just want this process to be over with so I can have my life back. I have been studying for the CPA exam for 13 months!!! I don't want to have to take auditing again because my Becker materials expire in May. Then the audit exam changes in July, and I don't want to have to purchase more materials.

@23K

Your scores are close to mine. Do you feel confident going into the exam on Saturday? How long have you been studying?

REG 80
BEC 71, 80
FAR 76
AUD 67, 83
I'm done!!

[23K]

@JAMBUEH

Been studying for 7 weeks – I feel okay

This is my first exam – so i'm nervous more than anything

I'm glad to hear you still scored higher on the actually exam

I'm scared of the SIMs too

AUD--52,68,83, expired. Retake = 74 RETAKE - 7.24.26
FAR--73,70,68,75
BEC-- 79
REG-- 68,62,75

[Anonymous]

@Theo-

Let's hope they curve! I also had a lot of time going into the sims. My biggest mistake was studying on the day of the exam. I highly recommend not doing that! My eyes, brain, head all hurt by hour 2.

“DEAR LORD, PLEEASE don't make me have to study for audit again. If you help me pass. I promise to start volunteering (since I won't be studying anymore). I also promise not to kill any ants, spiders, flies. I will take them outside….PLEAAASSE, don't make me retake this exam!!!!! I BEG THEE!!!!!

-Amen

[samdiegoCPA]

Studying for the exam before (I take mine between 12-1pm) helps me actually a lot. I wake at like 7am and study for 3 or so hours before hand, but that's just me! I feel it makes me remember things again real quick which will be in my ST memory for the next few hours.

AUD: 84
REG: 84
BEC: 79
FAR: 83

[MissCPA]

I am taking on the 1st of FEB , so far I score about 85-90 on Ch 1-4 MCQs, starting CH 5. Hope I will have enough time to be done with the 2 remaining Chapters. Anyone knows when will the scores be out for those who tested on the 1st ? Thanks

FAR - 82
AUD - 71, 83
REG- 75
BEC - 7/14

[MissCPA]

From my experience with FAR, I can tell that Beckers MCQs are similar to real test MCQs, however the simulations on the exam were very very very much different, so my advise to those who are on the final review stage – dont spend too much time on redoing sims, or dont get upset if you score low on them, instead use that time to go over your weak points.

FAR - 82
AUD - 71, 83
REG- 75
BEC - 7/14

[mypetmeatball]

I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm finding AUD to be even more annoying than REG. The A1 MCQ homework from Becker is absolutely destroying me.

[MissCPA]

I was told by friends who have attemped CPA exams, that FAR and AUD are the harder ones compared to REG and BEC ( of course assuming you dont have any industry specific experience)

FAR - 82
AUD - 71, 83
REG- 75
BEC - 7/14

[soxfan866]

Just took the first Becker Practice Exam:

Testlet #1 – 24/30 – 80%

Testlet #2 – 27/30 – 90%

Testlet #3 – 28/30 – 93%

Simulations:

Risk – 90%

Internal Control – 80%

Tickmarks – 100%

Sampling – 90%

Comp. F/S – 50%

Government – 80%

Research – 100%

I did not expect to do this well. With my exam being 10 days away, I'm thinking I might pay the $35 and reschedule. I don't care about my score as long as it is at least a 75. Given the results above, it seems like I'm in good shape. Does this strike anyone as a bad idea?

[Author]

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