BEC Study Group January/February 2013 - Page 20

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  • #401553
    Kattya
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    Sorry for re-post

    BEC - 79
    AUD - 83
    REG - 78
    FAR - 78 (expires Mar '13)

    #401554
    no.cruncher
    Member

    @Kattya, SLEEP!!! On last day, no point in draining yourself. You've studied as much as you could, and will only add confusion at this point. That said, good rest is key, and may let luck and mental capacity allow you to do your thing manana! Best of luck!

    FAR - 7/16/2012 *76 : 2.5mo [Exp. 1/2014]
    AUD - 8/31/2012 *82 : 1mo
    REG - 11/27/2012 *83 : 2.5mo
    BEC - 2/27/2013 *80 : 2.5mo LET'S DO THIS!!!
    Ethics - 3/13

    [ 2011 Kaplan Self Study - Textbook, MP3s, FlashCards ]

    CMA... Hmmm...???

    #401555
    Kattya
    Member

    @ no.cruncher thanks! Oh wow your exam taking timeline is very impressive! How many hours would you say you studied for each one?

    BEC - 79
    AUD - 83
    REG - 78
    FAR - 78 (expires Mar '13)

    #401556
    no.cruncher
    Member

    Way too many hours to count thats for sure. I read real slowly to absorb, and take a bunch of notes, then take even more time on multiple choice questions to know why, and the logical reason for the answer. All in all it is torturous, and I feel BEC is a different animal from all the other sections.

    FAR - 7/16/2012 *76 : 2.5mo [Exp. 1/2014]
    AUD - 8/31/2012 *82 : 1mo
    REG - 11/27/2012 *83 : 2.5mo
    BEC - 2/27/2013 *80 : 2.5mo LET'S DO THIS!!!
    Ethics - 3/13

    [ 2011 Kaplan Self Study - Textbook, MP3s, FlashCards ]

    CMA... Hmmm...???

    #401557
    IMJUSTME
    Member

    BEC Scoring Question: I'm confused. In one part of the becker material it says that the writen exercises are worth 40 out of the 100 points. A few pages later, it says that the written exercises are worth 15% of your grade. Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see how both can be true.

    Anyone know for sure what the weight of the written portion is?

    #401558
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Waiting for my AUD score right now, but BEC has been scheduled for April 20. If I pass AUD, BEC is my last exam. The next 2 weeks can't go by fast enough.

    Starting my BEC studying February 23 or 24. Anyone whose already been studying have any good tips for getting into BEC? I need to make sure I pass this on my first try in order to be done in time for my promotion.

    #401559
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    @IMJUSTME – Written Communication is 15% (per AICPA Exam information bulletin)

    #401560

    @ no.cruncher – I couldn't agree more that BEC is an different animal… it's hard to logically flow the path from one chapter to the next as you can with FAR, AUD and REG. I am retaking BEC on Monday (god willing the test center doesn't power from this snow storm 🙁 I live in RI). I've been reading the chapters very carefully this time and taking a ton of notes. I definitely like to focus on the logic more and let the questions work themselves out. Good luck! I hope you pass so you can get your promotion! I need to pass so I can plan my wedding!

    REG - 72 (Oct 2011), 74 (May 2012), 80 (July 2012)
    FAR - 77 (Feb 2012)
    AUD - 70 (Aug 2012), 89! (Oct 2012)
    BEC - 71 (Dec 2012), 75!(Feb 2013)

    #401561
    Sudad
    Member

    Can anyone help me with this question?

    The component of COSO's framework for internal control that includes the goal of proper measurement of transaction is

    a. The control environment

    b. Control activities

    c. Monitoring

    d. Information and communication

    The correct answer is d. information and communication, however when I looked up the explanation it's under the information processing control of control activities. I'm confused!

    DONE!!!

    #401562

    @ Sudad – Looking at the material quickly, Information & Communications is used to ID, capture, process and distribute information supporting the accomplishment of financial reporting objectives, which includes:

    – Financial reporting systems being designed to capture all financial transactions in a manner that allows for timely, current and accurate reporting.

    While Control Activities focuses more on the policies and procedures used to implement internal control – such as risk assessment principles, selection and development of policies/procedures and controls, and information technology systems used to achieve the financial reporting objectives.

    Info & Communication – focuses on financial reporting objectives, giving information that is relevant, reliable an timely.

    Control Activities – represents the policies and procedures used to implement internal controls.

    I hope this helps a little!

    Good luck!

    REG - 72 (Oct 2011), 74 (May 2012), 80 (July 2012)
    FAR - 77 (Feb 2012)
    AUD - 70 (Aug 2012), 89! (Oct 2012)
    BEC - 71 (Dec 2012), 75!(Feb 2013)

    #401563
    Kattya
    Member

    Took BEC this afternoon and felt like it was the longest exam out of them… Still surprises me how a small topic can appear over and over (I had 4 questions) about the same thing… And then none on some of the big sections Becker focused on…. Hoping for the best… Good luck to you guys!!!

    BEC - 79
    AUD - 83
    REG - 78
    FAR - 78 (expires Mar '13)

    #401564
    no.cruncher
    Member

    @I Want My Life Back 10.12, Thanks, I was stunted!

    I automatically Assumed COSO: CRIME:

    Control Activities: “ARCCS” = Authorization + Recording + Custody of Assets + Comparison + Segregation of Duties

    FAR - 7/16/2012 *76 : 2.5mo [Exp. 1/2014]
    AUD - 8/31/2012 *82 : 1mo
    REG - 11/27/2012 *83 : 2.5mo
    BEC - 2/27/2013 *80 : 2.5mo LET'S DO THIS!!!
    Ethics - 3/13

    [ 2011 Kaplan Self Study - Textbook, MP3s, FlashCards ]

    CMA... Hmmm...???

    #401565
    Sudad
    Member

    @Iwantmylifeback, thank you! I was really confused between control activities and information and communications. Anyway, I see that your exam is tomorrow, good luck to you! Mine is on tuesday. I'm really nervous about this one, maybe because it might be my last one.

    DONE!!!

    #401566
    Sudad
    Member

    @Iwantmylifeback, I thought it's sunday…. hahaha… confused again!

    DONE!!!

    #401567

    Thanks @Sudad! Good luck to you too! My testing center was closed yesterday and today because of the snow storm hitting New England. I am praying to god they open Monday! Thankfully the Prometric Center I taking it at is in a plaza with a lot of other office buildings, so hopefully they are resorting power and plowing! I would hate to study my butt off for this thing and then find out 8am Monday morning they are closed when I have a 9am exam! Ughh! Can't think that way though… have to push that out of my head and just focus on this stupid BEC… Can't wait to get this over with… I want to be done with this exam forever and forever!!

    Good luck to everyone sitting in February!

    REG - 72 (Oct 2011), 74 (May 2012), 80 (July 2012)
    FAR - 77 (Feb 2012)
    AUD - 70 (Aug 2012), 89! (Oct 2012)
    BEC - 71 (Dec 2012), 75!(Feb 2013)

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