BEC – Becker 2009 vs 2010

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  • #158195
    kboyd
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    Need some advice. I miserably failed BEC last November using 2009 Becker, albeit, I did not put the time into the studying. I take BEC August 31 and using my 2009 Becker books for studying cause I’m thinking just how much can the material change? But I called Becker today and sure enough their opinion was I should purchase 2010 materials. What you do think?

    BEC 66, REG 89, AUD 07/24, FAR 11/30

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  • #234253
    potatogun
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    Download the updates on the becker site for the 2009 version. And I would think of course they would say buy the new version ;).

    FAR 92 - AUD 91 - REG 94 - BEC 86

    #234254
    Anonymous
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    I used Becker 2009 for BEC when I took it this Apr. Didn't have any issues because of that.

    #234255
    FL_CPA2010
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    I think Becker just wants you to spend more money on a book that probably has not changed. A friend of mine took Becker in 2006, and her REG book had only a few minor changes from my 2010 book…even with all the law stuff.

    REG 79 (Becker); BEC 63 (Becker) 70 (Yaeger); AUD 66 (Becker; 11/30 - Becker); FAR 11/24 (Yaeger/Wiley)

    #234256
    Anonymous
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    You are probably ok with the 2009 stuff. Grab the updates and you should be ok. Finance, economics, and business structures really haven't changed. The other stuff probably hasn't changed much, if any, as well.

    Focus your study time on the hard areas. I loved studying the stuff I knew, but that doesn't help much.

    #234257
    Anonymous
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    kboyd

    Update your Becker software and get the Becker updates for 2009 at the Becker website.

    If you want some 2010 MCQ go to Gleim or Wiley – doubt if anything has changed

    This should get you through the exam in good shape

    #234258
    vukz
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    I compared the Becker 2009 books to the Becker 2006 books that a friend had and there was virtually no difference. I was worried about using old books as well but just like new versions of University text books there were virtually no changes. Granted I have been comparing 2009 to 2006 but what are the odds that there will be a dramatic change between 2009 and 2010. I have been using the 2009 material and have not had a problem.

    FAR (75)
    AUD (76)
    BEC (75)
    REG (72), (80)

    #234259

    I just took BEC on 7/25 using a 2009 becker book, I didnt see any problems. All my questions on the exam I had seen in my 2009 book. I wouldn't be worried. Becker wants cash….they are for profit.

    IL - BECKER=============> DONE
    REG - 80; FAR - 65,79; AUD - 53,78; BEC - 71,68, 75 (used becker and yaeger for 3rd BEC)Ethics 95

    I'M GONNA CELEBRATE AND LIVE MY LIFE SAYING AYE OH BABY LETS GO!!!!!

    #234260
    FL_CPA2010
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    I didn't realize when I posted earlier that you were referring to BEC. I failed BEC miserably with Becker, and now I am using Yaeger. Becker is amazing for REG, pretty good for audit, and now I'm using Yaeger for BEC…just saying…

    REG 79 (Becker); BEC 63 (Becker) 70 (Yaeger); AUD 66 (Becker; 11/30 - Becker); FAR 11/24 (Yaeger/Wiley)

    #234261
    kboyd
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    Thanks for all the feedback. I am sticking with the 2009 books. I did go to the website and download the 2009 and 2010 updates. Looks like most of the updates pertain to Info Tech. And really, yall are right, how much could cost, economics, and finance change ?????

    Thanks again for the comments…….

    #234262
    kimandor
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    To KBoyd.

    I took BEC today for the second time. I feel good about it. I used Becker 2009 again (took BEC in May and got 70). I got the wiley book and there is updated info on partnerships in it and some different questions. Its worth the $ 50.00 and it has almost 1000 questions. The old book is the same info dont give becker any more money.

    #234263
    FL_CPA2010
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    I just found out that a co-worker of mine used the 2008 Wiley book for BEC…he sat in May and scored a 95…couldn't have been too different.

    REG 79 (Becker); BEC 63 (Becker) 70 (Yaeger); AUD 66 (Becker; 11/30 - Becker); FAR 11/24 (Yaeger/Wiley)

    #234264
    KK
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    Hi , I have the study material for Becker -2009. Can I use them to give my exams in 2010 for all subjects – esp AUD and REG.

    Which link can I use to download updates ?

    Can anyone guide me on the validity of these notes.

    Thanks !

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    Anonymous
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