Little things that excite candidates, that nobody else understands

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  • October 12, 2011 at 1:30 am #162163
    mla1169
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    doing a Wiley test bank online and feeling like I am seeing questions for the first time (even though I have dozens of practice exams stored) HOORAY!

    FAR- 77
    AUD -49, 71, 84
    REG -56,75!
    BEC -75

    Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

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  • October 12, 2011 at 1:34 am #303396
    KasiaS
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    Remembering the definitions of attest, attestation, and assurance engagements without checking the note cards. My sister thinks it's all the same even after I explained these meanings.

    And yes, seeing new questions after doing hundreds is up there as well!

    FAR 88 (07/15/11)
    BEC 83 (08/31/11)
    AUD 81 (10/15/11)
    REG 83 (11/26/11)

    Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

    October 12, 2011 at 2:24 am #303397
    Minimorty
    Participant

    You guys know the Wiley software allows you to select only the questions you haven't seen before, right? Best study tool ever.

    October 12, 2011 at 3:32 am #303398
    misanthrope87
    Participant

    @ kasia Can you please tell me what the definitions are. Thanks in advance! ^^

    B 2/12 87
    A 11/11 90
    R 8/11 86
    F 5/12 88

    October 12, 2011 at 2:00 pm #303399
    KasiaS
    Participant

    @misanthrope:

    Attest is an engagement that requires independence. This includes audits, reviews, compilations, attestation and assurance services. An accountant may still perform a compilation if not independent if this is disclosed in the repory or, if no report is issued, in the engagement letter.

    Attestation is an engagement where a written report is issued on something other than historical financial statements. Examples are: agreed upon procedures, attest to the MD&A, reporting on internal controls for nonissuers, prospective F/S, and Pro Forma F/S.

    Finally, assurance services are defined as independent professional services that improve the quiality of information for decision makers. Examples include: risk assessment, performance measurement, ElderCare (or PrimePlus), WebTrust, SysTrust, e-commerce.

    FAR 88 (07/15/11)
    BEC 83 (08/31/11)
    AUD 81 (10/15/11)
    REG 83 (11/26/11)

    Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

    October 12, 2011 at 2:04 pm #303400
    markiux88
    Member

    to leave early from work so I can go study and do mcqs…..On Mondays my coworkers asked me, did you have fun on the weekend? I say “of coarse, there is nothing more exciting than reading about Bonds, Investments, PPE, OE, etc.” hell yeah!!!!!!!Alleluyah!!!!!!!!lol

    October 12, 2011 at 2:25 pm #303401
    mla1169
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    My hubby asked me last night how he will fall asleep when I am done, because he is SO used to listening to Anita Feller/the Wiley Audiobooks at night.

    Sorry dearest, Anita will be deleted……

    FAR- 77
    AUD -49, 71, 84
    REG -56,75!
    BEC -75

    Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

    October 13, 2011 at 12:59 pm #303402
    NoScores2Display4thisSection
    Member

    most exciting?: score release time when aicpa releases to nasba for posting

    things people dont understand about our exam: the fact that it's 4 sections, it's not just taxes, and it's not open book

    done

    October 13, 2011 at 2:22 pm #303403
    nolifecpa
    Participant

    seeing green instead of yellow when doing becker mcq

    REG-65,71,74,73,70,74,79
    BEC-60's,60's,69,71,76*,78
    FAR-67,66,65,79
    AUD-54,60's,65,83*,69,80
    *expired

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    October 13, 2011 at 3:37 pm #303404
    Minimorty
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    “yellow beam of death” lol. top 5 A71 quotes of all time.

    https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/gotta-vent-about-becker-for-a-minute#post-102349

    October 13, 2011 at 5:58 pm #303405
    nolifecpa
    Participant

    i get excited when my pen runs outta ink while rewriting my notes, maybe its just me…i'm such a loser…FML!!!

    REG-65,71,74,73,70,74,79
    BEC-60's,60's,69,71,76*,78
    FAR-67,66,65,79
    AUD-54,60's,65,83*,69,80
    *expired

    DONE

    October 13, 2011 at 6:25 pm #303406
    yankeeaccountant
    Participant

    ok, straight out being honest here, I had to google “FML”. I will add this to the other acronymn I had to google “SMH”….not only is this forum a great place for support…but, I am learning new things all the time.

    @nolifecpa–I have had the same exact experience. “L is for love” ( I am making an ‘L” on my forehead) Just kidding đŸ™‚

    October 13, 2011 at 6:58 pm #303407
    mla1169
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    The ONE and ONLY perk to having an 18 year old is that I have a walking (when awake) and talking (when in the mood) dictionary to FML, SMH, LOL, ROFLMAO and the very overused IDK.

    Other than that the kid is an attractive paperweight, god love him.

    FAR- 77
    AUD -49, 71, 84
    REG -56,75!
    BEC -75

    Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

    October 13, 2011 at 7:01 pm #303408
    jeff
    Keymaster

    Don't forget DILLIGAF.

    October 13, 2011 at 7:15 pm #303409
    mla1169
    Participant

    Jeff thats the first time I've seen that but does it start with “do I look like I give….”?

    FAR- 77
    AUD -49, 71, 84
    REG -56,75!
    BEC -75

    Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

    October 13, 2011 at 7:17 pm #303410
    Laura
    Participant

    HA HA HA HA Jeff!! LOVE IT!

    REG-80, 77, 77
    BEC-67, 68, 71, 67, 71, 74, 71, 74, 72, 77
    FAR- 72, 65,67, 53, 75 (truth be known the 53 was with 4 hours of studying)
    AUD-58, 62, 72, 74, 74, 75
    took 5 years but I'm DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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