[tbstew]

You know how on each section of the exam, there’s always ONE topic that just kills you? Well Cost Accounting is my BEC demon. I run about 50-60% correct on Wiley/CPAReviewForFree test banks.

Just wanted to hear some opinions — in your experience, was this sub-topic tested heavily in recent exams? The CSOs list Operations Management (of which Cost Measurement is one of four parts) at 12%-16%.

If I run the math — getting 50% of questions right that form 25% of a portion of the exam that is worth 12%-16% of your total score… I figure my exposure is ~1.5 – 2%.

I plan on hitting this topic hard, but if it’s just not sinking in, I may be sacrificing more effective study in other areas where I could use my time to add more points.

Any suggestions? Was this tested heavily for you? Should I just ditch it? Or should I not go on until I can get my % up to 75 or so?

Thanks!

AUD - 79
BEC - 88
REG - 87
FAR - 86 - Woot, all done!
Ethics - 100

[jrncpa2b]

This area was tough for me too. I made the mistake of hoping I wouldn't see much of it but Murphy's Law made sure I saw it. 🙂 I failed with a 69. I'm going to make sure I know it well this time around.

BEC - 69
AUD - NOT SCHEDULED
FAR - NOT SCHEDULED
REG - NOT SCHEDULED

[tbstew]

Thanks jrncpa2b. Stupid Murphey and his accursed Law… I'm sorry that happened to you. I can totally see that happening to me, too.

Sigh… I guess I better just dig in until I at least feel like I understand the concept and string of calculations. This will be a sucky week of studying.

Better luck next time jrncpa2b! Thanks again for your response.

AUD - 79
BEC - 88
REG - 87
FAR - 86 - Woot, all done!
Ethics - 100

[lovexly]

Honestly, I wouldn't over-stress on it. I actually LOVE Cost Accounting and was sad that I didn't get too many questions on it. I think even if you looked at the Content-Specs, the % on cost measurement is pretty low.

FAR - 83 - 05/23/2011
BEC - 85 - 07/02/2011
AUD - 79 - 08/13/2011
REG - scheduled Oct 10

[jrncpa2b]

Thanks…we can and will get through this stuff. I always find that it helps to just move on if I get stuck on a concept and usually by the time I come back around it clicks a little better. Good luck!

BEC - 69
AUD - NOT SCHEDULED
FAR - NOT SCHEDULED
REG - NOT SCHEDULED

[Anonymous]

You are the first person I've encountered that hates Cost Accounting. In college, me and my classmates all enjoyed it. I'm serious. I don't know why. We just found it very interesting.

[Minimorty]

Add me to the “I HATE cost accounting” group.

[Anonymous]

It's funny that the OP should start a thread on this because I was studying Cost Measurement last night. I'm finishing it up tonight. It's hard to believe that Cost Measurement is such a big topics, but according to Content Specification, it's only about 5% of the exam. Ridiculous!

[WaitingFor BEC]

I was worried about this as well but somehow I don't think I saw one question dealing with it or EFUs on my exam. Maybe I just got lucky.

REG - 7/23/11 - 87
BEC - 8/30/11 - 78
FAR - 11/23/11 - 89
AUD - 1/14/12 - 88

[goodluck2everyone]

I got stronger in those areas and weaker in everything else but still managed a stronger overall on MCQ. Master cost measurement, pass BEC.

BEC- 80
REG- 68, 71, July
AUD- 61 , 84
FAR- -- 75 🙂

[pinkpink114]

I wouldn't skip it. I too loved cost accounting. When I used Becker to study for BEC, I was having trouble with variances. I dug out my old cost accounting textbook and it made everything click. Maybe you just need an additional study source.

[rknight21]

I might sound weird saying this, but I actually enjoy cost accounting. Its a bit confusing at first but because I used to work at a brewery I understand right away the concepts…I infact wanted to be a cost accountant and work in a manufacturing company. Being in NY it is much easier getting an auditing job than a cost accountant job

[tbstew]

Thanks everyone for your responses & input. I wish I could like Cost Accounting like some of you. But I guess at this point whether I like a topic or not is irrelevant. I like a 75 a LOT more than a 74, so I guess I have no choice!

AUD - 79
BEC - 88
REG - 87
FAR - 86 - Woot, all done!
Ethics - 100

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