[KatieM]

I have seen so many posts regarding rewriting your notes, doing thousands of MCQ’s, etc…. but nothing really that addresses flashcards and I am contemplating whether or not to buy the BECKER flashcards for my next exam… anyone use them? Recommendations?

Thank you~

BEC (2/2013-59) - 5/22/2013-2nd attempt
AUD-
REG-
FAR-

[lsutigers03]

I have the Ninja flashcards but I haven't used them like I should. If I did my 74 might have been a 75. I'm going to use them more for AUD. It's very convenient having them everywhere on a phone.

REG - 78
BEC - 74, 67, 69, 69, 70, 79
FAR - 76
AUD - 69, 69, 69, 74, 85

Licensed Louisiana CPA

“You never fail until you stop trying.”
― Albert Einstein

[Gerg, CPA]

i have the Becker flashcards for all sections. Only used them for BEC. I may use for REG this time around.

I also have the NINJA flashcards for AUD & BEC, and didn't use them once.

FAR - 1/26/2012 - PASSED (78, but Lost credit), re-do 11/27/2013 - PASSED (87)!
AUD - EPIC FAIL, 71, 69; 68; 5/25/2013 - PASSED (85)!
REG - 10/1/2012 - 72; 7/1/2013 - 73 UGH, 10/1/2013 - PASSED (85)!
BEC - 2/28/2013 - PASSED (82)!
Licensed CPA!

Used Becker self-study materials (just this for FAR original & REG #1), WileyTestBank, NINJA notes/audio, and Roger cram course for AUD #5, REG #3 & FAR reboot. CPA!

[littlenumberrobot]

I used them off and on for all my parts. My last exam (AUD) I went through the NINJA flashcards after rewriting the notes and listening to audio but before MCQ. Felt they helped a lot!

CA CPA - All because of the journey listed below
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FAR - 53('10), 8/25/12 79 PASSED!
REG - 66('11), 69('12), 12/06/12 77 PASSED!!
BEC - 58('10), 74('12), 01/05/13 77 PASSED!!!
AUD - 43('11), 66('12), 69('13), 74('13) 7/29/13 85 PASSED!!!!!

(Combinations of Roger, Yaeger, Wiley Book, Wiley TB, & NINJA Notes)

Ethics 90%

[Onmyway82]

I used Becker Flashcards for my last FAR exam and I think they contributed to me increasing my score. I used them in my review process once I had already been through the whole book. I just carried a chapter at a time and went through them whenever I had a spare minute. I think it really reinforced the things I had forgotten from earlier chapters, its like having the book with you all the time.

FAR- 70, 68, 90
AUD- 72, 85
REG- 74, 83
BEC- 81
ETHICS- 90

CA CPA
CMA

[Anonymous]

I used the flashcard more actively.

Reading a book & note is great, but doing MCQ type of flashcard is more engaging way to learn.

A lot of people focus on doing ‘tons' of MCQ, but all my passing tests I did not use test bank software.

I focused a lot on flashcards & doing AICPA released questions.

It helped with preparationg time for studing as well, each topic generally took 2~4 weeks to prepare from scratch.

Hope this helps.

Thanks.

[Mia]

I used the NINJA flashcards for BEC and REG.. they worked really well. For FAR and AUD, I didn't use them because I didn't have time anymore. Wishing I did. I would do 30-minute sessions of doing nothing but that in the backyard 🙂 I think it all boils down to, if it helps you remember stuff than reading/going over notes, then it'll work for you.

BEC 82 Nov 2012 | REG 80 Feb 2013 | FAR 76!!! Apr 2013 | AUD 69 May 2013 | AUD 83!!! Aug 2013

Done!! Thanks Jeff & A71 friends!

Ad maiorem Dei gloriam - For the greater glory of God!

[readyforlife]

My “winning” formula was Becker lectures, Becker PassMaster MCQ, and Becker Flash Cards. No reading or note taking…so whatever works for you, go for it!

AUD - 51, 80
REG - 84
FAR - 15, 29, 55, 80
BEC - 65, 72, 69, 76 (expired), 83

[Anonymous]

For those that have used the Becker flashcards, did you use their flashcard app or get the hard copy ones? I hear the flashcard app has some issues with freezing, cards not flipping when you tap the screen, etc..

[wjuchnie]

I've used the Becker flashcards (hard copies) for all three of my sections so far because I got them for free. They've been somewhat helpful during my final review but I don't think I would have done much worse without them. Personally, I don't think they're worth the $300 if you have to pay for them.

AUD - 11/30/12 - 89
REG - 1/17/13 - 89
FAR - 5/28/13 - 87
BEC - 7/18/13 - 89

Done!

[KatieM]

thank you to everyone who answered. I am still not 100% sure whether or not to implement them in my new study plan— unless I can get them on the cheap… then maybe… otherwise creating my own would probably be a good alternative.

thank you~

BEC (2/2013-59) - 5/22/2013-2nd attempt
AUD-
REG-
FAR-

[TaRenee]

I have the flashcards and don't use them.

I like writing my own, so that I can write them in a way that “clicks” to me.

REG [75] 02.27.13(1)
AUD [82] 04.15.13(1)
BEC [79] 05.29.13(1)
FAR [62] 08.26.13(1) [76] 02.24.14(2) - God is able!!! 🙂

Licensed NC CPA

[SeattleAccountant]

Have over 500 flashcards so far. Wrote or typed them up myself. I use them not as often as I would ideally prefer but still these cards are always near by and travel with me everywhere. A lot of important acronyms or concepts are in those cards although I use spiral notebook for writing down repeatedly missed MCQ and correct reasoning. That notebook is priceless to me!

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

[LPMI17]

Love the Becker flashcard app myself. It goes section by section, allows you to mark if you've “mastered” a card, and see the percentage that you've mastered. Not critical, but helpful to fit in some quick studying while on your phone instead of checking Facebook.

FAR: 91
REG: 84
BEC: 90
AUD: 94

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