AUD Study Group Q2 2015 - Page 68

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    jeff
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    Welcome to the Q2 2015 CPA Exam Study Group for AUD.

    World Premier: “Unmodified” (Audit Reports Rap Video) πŸ™‚

    Posted by Another71 on Thursday, November 13, 2014

    Free NINJA: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-study-plan/

    Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

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  • #669360
    vasq5405
    Member

    ^^ Thank you for your response! Yeah I am really hoping to get both my Reg and Audit scores on the same day before starting my full-time job!!! πŸ™‚

    FAR - 87 02/09/2015 Becker Self-Study
    BEC - 86 02/25/2015 Becker Self-Study
    REG - 92 04/01/2015 Becker Self-Study
    AUD - 82 04/20/2015 Becker Self-Study

    #669361
    ladybossxo
    Participant

    Martin! I hope your studying is going well! I posted on the AUD experience board, I don't know if you read it but my exam experience was ok. It is important to know who does what in the cycles, just have a general idea! I had two JE SIMS and one of them had 24 blanks. As well, know everything!! Brush up on your weak areas, and if you have time, kind of skim through the textbook. I am glad I did the day before/the morning of, because there were some mcq's I never saw on becker/ninja and they appeared on my exam! Sending good vibes your way!!

    CPA Exams Done.

    #669363
    Hopeful77
    Participant

    Hi guys, trying Audit for the third time now next Saturday. I'm trying to figure out where I'm weakest at and going over basic stuff like transaction cycles, sampling, etc. Does anyone know where to look to get a good idea of the symbols? I'm struggling on that and ratios right now. πŸ™

    #669364
    Ninja20
    Member

    When reviewing the extent and nature of the risks to internal controls associated with IT, an auditor should consider which of the following?

    I.Whether the entity has responded adequately to the risks arising from IT by establishing effective controls

    II.Whether controls over IT systems are effective when they maintain the integrity of information and the security of the data such systems process

    III.Whether IT controls are automated or manual in nature

    A. I

    B. I and II

    C. I and III

    D. I, II, and III

    Guys. Answer is B. But isn't III important to understand risks involved ? ( If major operations are run with manual controls, isn't that a risk )??

    #669365
    Mr.SD
    Participant

    My test is on wednesday I took a week off work after tax season to do extreme MCQs, I am feeling good after three days like I did when I took REG. The key for me is to obtain confidence for all my fellow canidates lets remember this is just an EXAM it is NOT bigger than YOU or ME so go into the in test with a superior mindset relaxed knowing that you have the control and knowing that you have already sacrificed time and brain power so why stress in that one day? All the stress should had have happened 4 weeks ago, make sure on that exam date you treat it as a brand new day no stress no looking back and no looking forward, be in the moment and be dominant.

    "Do better to know better."

    #669366
    Zuly
    Participant

    Hi all, new to the study group. Wishing everyone the best of luck in their exams!

    Hopefully you can help me…I'm having a hard time with the audit evidence section and the cycles. Does anyone have any good tips on how to better study these? I'm doing good on I/C and the cycles but I can't seem to get it right for audit evidence. I always narrow it down to two and then end up picking the wrong choice. Currently studying with Roger and NINJA MCQs.

    Thanks in advance.

    FAR - (11/01/14) 71 (02/07/15) 79
    AUD - (04/30/15) 86
    BEC - (07/21/15) 73 (10/01/15) 75
    REG - (11/30/15) 55 (05/19/16) 74

    #669367
    Camille8291
    Member

    @Ninja20

    Notice the question didn't saying timing, it only mentioned extent and nature. I believe if the question would have included timing (nature, extent, and timing) then all three answers would have been the correct answer.

    Roger CPA Review Book says (paraphrasing) – Whether or not an electronic or manual system is used doesn't change the objective of the engagement however it does change the approach.

    I hope that helps.

    #669368
    Camille8291
    Member

    @Mr. SD

    You make a very good point because my issue has never been the material, instead my own anxiety and fear. The test doesn't defeat me it's me defeating myself by feeling almost like I can't achieve it, even though the material has prepared me. From that, my brain starts racing and then Im not reading the questions properly.

    I started listening to soft classical music during my preparation time and over time my anxiety has lessen, my nerves have calmed. When I took the exam earlier this week, I was extremely calm, no tension or anything. I felt like I was pretty much able to see most all the flaws in the questions.

    #669369
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Thanks Camile! I just discover that the AICPA site has a free 6 month Author literature subscription that they give to CPA candidates that I can use as practice searching. But im gonna get the Wiley test bank also.

    #669370
    Camille8291
    Member

    @cdwolf

    I had subscribed to the 6 month literature but hardly ever used it before it expired. I ended up printing out most of the AU-C's and started highlighting, underlining, and making notes on the pages. I like the below AICPA link that someone posted earlier.

    https://www.aicpa.org/Research/Standards/AuditAttest/Pages/clarifiedSAS.aspx#SAS123

    #669371
    Mr.SD
    Participant

    @Camille8291 I agree with you and have used similar techniques I have learned that for me to pass the exam I must not only learn the material but learn certain weaknesses I have as a person, I am enjoying it as I grow as a person and as a professional…

    "Do better to know better."

    #669372
    ladybossxo
    Participant

    Good luck Martin!! I miss Trish too. She was my study buddy until she disappeared for more than a week now πŸ™ I don't know when she's taking it! Trish if you see this, good luck!!

    CPA Exams Done.

    #669374
    Martin
    Participant

    ladybossxo,thanks,I also wonder what happened to Trish, she was on her way to pass this exam.

    Through God all things can happen!

    β€œYou never fail until you stop trying.”
    ― Albert Einstein
    When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people;as I grow older, I admire kind people.
    β€œJust keep swimming, just keep swimming.”

    FAR= 72-84
    Audit= 73-82
    BEC= 74-75
    Reg=77

    #669375
    ahugemistake
    Participant

    HI guys, I'm finally escaping the grip of busy season and planning on sitting for AUD on May 29. I have been drilling through the CPAExcel material so far, and have 5 sections to go!. I plan on being done by May 9, and start reviewing. Last year I used the WTB for FAR, and was not impressed. I am considering the NINJA MCQ as I am already using the audio and notes, but wasn't sure what the feedback has been like so far, what do people itt think about it?

    FAR - 78*
    AUD - 66, 79
    REG - 73, 76
    BEC - 79

    #669377
    Mr.SD
    Participant

    Up late studying… test is on wednesday (tomorrow) going to call it a night and just do sims and Ninja notes for half day tomorrow. I am excited to take another part I feel good about this testing window!

    "Do better to know better."

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