[jeff]

I have a question that I hope you can help me with…. I purchased the Becker CD’s and installed them on my PC. I have taken and passed all but one of the exams (BEC left).. I was checking to see if my software was up to date and noticed an expiration date of November 2013.. Does this mean my software ( downloaded from my CD’s) will no longer work after November….or will it no longer be supported but I can still take practice exams and do study questions etc?

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

[Anonymous]

I use Roger, and he teaches Standard-Actual.

[Anonymous]

Using that formula I get the answer right.

[Anonymous]

Using that formula I get the answer right.

[SeattleAccountant]

@smyoung0521,

Looks like you are overanalyzing this 🙂

1. From an investor's point of view, what is the rate of return (general formula)?

r = Dividend got/Price Paid to company (exclude other fees) = 1.8/35 = 5.142% is the rate of return that investor is getting on this preferred stock.

2. Now, from a company's point of view, how much in percentage does it cost them in comparison to the proceeds that company got, i.e. what is the cost of preferred stock expressed in percentage (a financing type of charge to the company for raising capital with PS)?

r = Dividend paid/Net proceeds got = same as above = 5.142%

Conclusion: Cost of preferred stock kps = rate of return investor gets on that stock!

Becker Class of Jan - Aug 2013: FARB DONE!!!!
CPA license pending 🙂

[SeattleAccountant]

@smyoung0521,

Looks like you are overanalyzing this 🙂

1. From an investor's point of view, what is the rate of return (general formula)?

r = Dividend got/Price Paid to company (exclude other fees) = 1.8/35 = 5.142% is the rate of return that investor is getting on this preferred stock.

2. Now, from a company's point of view, how much in percentage does it cost them in comparison to the proceeds that company got, i.e. what is the cost of preferred stock expressed in percentage (a financing type of charge to the company for raising capital with PS)?

r = Dividend paid/Net proceeds got = same as above = 5.142%

Conclusion: Cost of preferred stock kps = rate of return investor gets on that stock!

Becker Class of Jan - Aug 2013: FARB DONE!!!!
CPA license pending 🙂

[Zaq]

Joining you guys today for BEC. Attempting to somehow take this exam on August 24th which doesn't leave me much time.

I know some of you are in the middle of studying for almost a month now; hopefully I can catch up and join the party.

FAR: 50, 76!
REG: 74... (ouch baby, very ouch), 76!
AUD: 65, 91!?
BEC: 80! Aaaand doneskies!

May 2012 to August 2013. Can't believe it's over.

[Zaq]

Joining you guys today for BEC. Attempting to somehow take this exam on August 24th which doesn't leave me much time.

I know some of you are in the middle of studying for almost a month now; hopefully I can catch up and join the party.

FAR: 50, 76!
REG: 74... (ouch baby, very ouch), 76!
AUD: 65, 91!?
BEC: 80! Aaaand doneskies!

May 2012 to August 2013. Can't believe it's over.

[Amay]

Agree with Seattle, the rate of return is probably looking at it from the investor's point of view. But the cost to the company is the same. As long as you are getting the answer right using the correct formula then you should be good 🙂

BEC: 73, 81
AUD: 85
FAR: 71, 77
REG: 74, 75...finally DONE! 😀

*This is my 2nd attempt at the CPA exam. For all of you who have failed this exam many times, given up on it, or taken a break like me, remember that it is still possible to finish what you started...failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently 🙂

[Amay]

Agree with Seattle, the rate of return is probably looking at it from the investor's point of view. But the cost to the company is the same. As long as you are getting the answer right using the correct formula then you should be good 🙂

BEC: 73, 81
AUD: 85
FAR: 71, 77
REG: 74, 75...finally DONE! 😀

*This is my 2nd attempt at the CPA exam. For all of you who have failed this exam many times, given up on it, or taken a break like me, remember that it is still possible to finish what you started...failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently 🙂

[Anonymous]

Just about to begin studying for BEC on August 12th, but so hard to focus on studying feeling like I just failed REG 🙁 This is the worst!!!

[Anonymous]

Just about to begin studying for BEC on August 12th, but so hard to focus on studying feeling like I just failed REG 🙁 This is the worst!!!

[teeteenounouche]

Exam on Sat, I feel better prepared than the last time…I am reviewing notes and taking MC practice exams…

Anyone tried the free 24 hours trial of the Wiley test bank? Thoughts?

Florida:
AUD: 73, 81! Thank you Lord!
BEC: 73, 77! Thank you Lord! and WTB
REG: 71, 82! Thank you Lord! and A71
FAR: 72, 78! Thank you God and my Mommy in Heaven!

CPA Excel, Ninja Notes & Audio, Wiley Test Bank, CPAreviewforfree

[teeteenounouche]

Exam on Sat, I feel better prepared than the last time…I am reviewing notes and taking MC practice exams…

Anyone tried the free 24 hours trial of the Wiley test bank? Thoughts?

Florida:
AUD: 73, 81! Thank you Lord!
BEC: 73, 77! Thank you Lord! and WTB
REG: 71, 82! Thank you Lord! and A71
FAR: 72, 78! Thank you God and my Mommy in Heaven!

CPA Excel, Ninja Notes & Audio, Wiley Test Bank, CPAreviewforfree

[ruggercpa2b]

Joining the BEC thread. I start watching the Yeager lectures tonight. This will be my third attempt at BEC and hopefully my last!

AUD - 73, 72 retake 7/2/2016
BEC - 8/20/2016
REG - TBD
FAR - TBD

I am so ready for this nightmare to be over. Been at this way too long.

[ruggercpa2b]

Joining the BEC thread. I start watching the Yeager lectures tonight. This will be my third attempt at BEC and hopefully my last!

AUD - 73, 72 retake 7/2/2016
BEC - 8/20/2016
REG - TBD
FAR - TBD

I am so ready for this nightmare to be over. Been at this way too long.

[Author]

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