NASBA says no more paper and pencil for CPA Exam - Page 5

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  • December 20, 2012 at 6:15 pm #175381
    Anonymous
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    Did you guys get the e-mail from NASBA that they’re getting rid of scratch paper and pencils for the exam?

    “Effective January 1, 2013, in lieu of scratch paper and pencils, candidates will be provided with two double sided, laminated, colored sheets called “noteboards,” as well as a fine point marker for making notations.”

    Hmm. What are your guys’ thoughs?

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  • December 31, 2012 at 4:55 pm #404054
    Noct
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    @SeePeeAyy

    I doubt anyone has since December is a non-testing month and they said the new policy was effective January 1.

    FAR - 79 - 07/2012
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    REG - 78 - 01/2013
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    December 31, 2012 at 7:24 pm #404055
    Mr.NiceWatch
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    I'm guessing part of the reason for this change is to limit us in writing stuff before the exam starts? I think its unreasonable and ridiculous especially given the short notice.

    I haven't done this because I seem to freak out during exams, but I honestly don't see the issue here. What's next?

    Journey begins in July 2012.

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    REG - 89 (11/19/2012)
    AUD - 95 (1/17/2013)
    BEC - 81 (2/26/2013)

    December 31, 2012 at 8:36 pm #404056
    Anonymous
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    Is it real?

    December 31, 2012 at 8:54 pm #404057
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Sad day for candidates.

    My reaction

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    January 2, 2013 at 11:12 pm #404058
    Anonymous
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    I took BEC today, with the no paper and I didn't really mind it. I got 2 sheets of essentially laminated graph paper both with 2 sides on it, and it wasn't the crappy dry erase that rubs off easily so that made it better.

    January 2, 2013 at 11:52 pm #404059
    Jobless2CPA
    Member

    @cmcd2011—what kind of marker did they give you? Please describe.

    January 3, 2013 at 12:12 am #404060
    FAR74
    Member

    Its a really fine tip thin marker.. sort of like a pencil, but marker! :p

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    reg: pass
    bec: pass
    far: pass

    January 3, 2013 at 12:17 am #404061
    Jobless2CPA
    Member

    Thanks FAR74.

    January 3, 2013 at 12:31 am #404062
    fanfan22
    Participant

    I just took one part today at the Westbury test center. It is actually not as bad as I thought it would be. It is not really the thick markers, but rather, thin ink pens.

    January 3, 2013 at 5:59 pm #404063
    yennie708
    Member

    I took AUD yesterday using the marker and it didn't bother me.

    January 3, 2013 at 10:48 pm #404064
    Anonymous
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    I took AUD today and the markers they gave me were not permanent, despite being told I couldn't erase what I wrote. Since it was AUD I just wrote a few things down and overall it wasn't bad. I will say that the markers seemed to dry out quickly, so definitely put the cap back on in between writing.

    January 3, 2013 at 11:14 pm #404065
    Anonymous
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    It's mildly annoying, but no need to worry. This is actually pretty common with standardized tests- when I took the GMAT, we had the same type of thing- a “noteboard” with a marker. I was slightly surprised that the AICPA/NASBA hadn't done this sooner.

    I personally would prefer they keep the old pencil and paper, as I do think its a waste of money, but as candidates, the impact on us should be next to zero. I guarantee it won't change your score one point. They'll just raise test fees in the future to pay for them.

    January 4, 2013 at 8:26 pm #404066
    supervisor
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    The prometrics' girl handed me the paper and pencil. I didnt think anything of it because perhaps they didnt inform her to give me the noteboard. I was too stressed to even say anything. oh wellz. Its not my fault.

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    January 6, 2013 at 11:32 pm #404067
    Anonymous
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    Took the test yesterday and I can confirm my prediction- not a big deal. They are just laminated pieces of paper. The markers are like a fine-tip pen. There was absolutely no difference in what I was able to write and the test center staff told me they would be happy to give me more if I filled mine up.

    Just be careful if you are wearing a work shirt with long sleeves- don't put it on the newly-inked paper or you'll get a stain. Or just wear a black shirt 🙂

    January 8, 2013 at 8:32 pm #404068
    sydbogg
    Participant

    I have a problem with the noteboards/markers more on principal than anything (I just took my test with it and it didn't matter much). I just don't understand why they feel the need to change everything so much. Is there really that much of a cheating problem? Can a few bad apples spoil the bunch? Is the AICPA going green? I am personally combatting the change by using strong language complaining about the noteboards in the comments section. As a lefty I smear when I write in ink and feel that the noteboards make it harder for me to take the test. This hinders my ability to read my calculations and I feel discriminated against! Anyone else have that problem? 😉

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