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September 13, 2013 at 3:36 pm #180476AnonymousInactive
Does anyone know where to see the list of items included in the Becker software updates? I know it says a list before you hit “update” but I accidentally clicked that before I could read what was included. I thought I recalled seeing it posted on their website somewhere before but I just can’t seem to find it. I just updated to 13.11 if that helps. I just want to know if there is additional content that I should be paying attention to. Thanks!
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September 13, 2013 at 3:40 pm #445890Texas CPAParticipant
https://beckerkb.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1067
Glad you asked. Looks like there are FAR updates from Sept I need to download when I get home.
Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Beckerhttps://www.becker.com/cpa-review
Texas CPA
September 13, 2013 at 3:40 pm #446010Texas CPAParticipanthttps://beckerkb.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1067
Glad you asked. Looks like there are FAR updates from Sept I need to download when I get home.
Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Beckerhttps://www.becker.com/cpa-review
Texas CPA
September 13, 2013 at 3:41 pm #445892AnonymousInactiveThanks for the response! But I'm looking for the updates to the software, not the content updates. It's usually a short list that says “fixed errors in A-6” or something along those lines.
September 13, 2013 at 3:41 pm #446012AnonymousInactiveThanks for the response! But I'm looking for the updates to the software, not the content updates. It's usually a short list that says “fixed errors in A-6” or something along those lines.
September 13, 2013 at 3:45 pm #445894Texas CPAParticipantDo you have 2013 courses? If so, you should be able to access them through your computer. I don't have mine with me today but I believe there is something that says check for updates in the options section. Usually, it tells you updates are available.
Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Beckerhttps://www.becker.com/cpa-review
Texas CPA
September 13, 2013 at 3:45 pm #446014Texas CPAParticipantDo you have 2013 courses? If so, you should be able to access them through your computer. I don't have mine with me today but I believe there is something that says check for updates in the options section. Usually, it tells you updates are available.
Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Beckerhttps://www.becker.com/cpa-review
Texas CPA
September 13, 2013 at 3:47 pm #445896Texas CPAParticipantThat link does have a list of items fixed.
Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Beckerhttps://www.becker.com/cpa-review
Texas CPA
September 13, 2013 at 3:47 pm #446016Texas CPAParticipantThat link does have a list of items fixed.
Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Beckerhttps://www.becker.com/cpa-review
Texas CPA
September 13, 2013 at 3:47 pm #445898AnonymousInactiveI know =) I want the list of what happened in the update and can't seem to find it. Once you update (which I did) I can't see the list of what was fixed anymore. I just want to know for peace of mind! When I hit update it says my version is already up to date and that's it.
September 13, 2013 at 3:47 pm #446018AnonymousInactiveI know =) I want the list of what happened in the update and can't seem to find it. Once you update (which I did) I can't see the list of what was fixed anymore. I just want to know for peace of mind! When I hit update it says my version is already up to date and that's it.
September 13, 2013 at 3:54 pm #445900Texas CPAParticipantThis is not very clear, but I copied this from the PDF. It lists what was wrong and how it was corrected.
Audit Course Multiple Choice Questions Errata/Clarifications
2013 Exam Edition
Date
Lecture and Topic
Homework Question
Number*
Errata/Clarifications
4/11/13
A1.B
Topic 3
CPA-02448.B
H.W. Quest.
#18 of 102
In the following question, “unqualified” should read “unmodified.”
An auditor would express an unqualified unmodified opinion with an emphasis-of-matter paragraph added to the auditor's report for:
4/11/13
A2.A
Topic 3
CPA-06288.A
H.W. Quest.
#7 of 84
The following answer choice has an extra “than” in it:
Is substantially less than in scope than an audit.
It should say “Is substantially less in scope than an audit.”
And here is the 1st page of another.
Becker CPA Review
Audit B Textbook and Lecture Errata/Clarifications
2013 Exam Edition
NOTE TO STUDENTS: On March 9, 2013, the AICPA notified the review course providers that it will test both the old SAS and the Clarified SAS on the Auditing exam starting on July 1, 2013. The AICPA has not given a definitive time period for this dual-testing, but has stated that it will continue until the Clarified SAS fully replace the old SAS (most likely at the end of 2014). The good news is the Becker is well-positioned to prepare you for the Auditing exam during this period of transition from the old SAS to the Clarified SAS. Our Audit B textbook (Clarified SAS), is essentially the Audit A textbook (old SAS) with enhancements to cover the new/clarified provisions of the Clarified SAS. Only a few key items from the old SAS are not included in the Audit B textbook. We have noted those items in the detail provided below.
Date
Lecture and Topic
Errata/Clarifications
7/1/13
Audit 1
Topic 7
Pages A1-70 to A1-77
The Clarified SAS outline the overall objectives of the auditor and the general requirements related to the conduct of the audit, but do not include the ten Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. The AICPA has stated that it will continue to test the 10 GAAS standards through 2014.
The Clarified SAS outline a new, more detailed form of auditor’s report that should be used for audits of NONISSUER financial statements for periods ending on or after December 15, 2012. This new auditor’s reporting model is outlined on pages A1-12 to A1-44 of the Audit B textbook. The AICPA has stated that it will continue to test the old auditor’s reporting model through 2014.
The old auditor’s report should be used for audits of:
• NONISSUER financial statements for periods ending before December 15, 2012
• ISSUER financial statements for all periods, until the PCAOB issues its new auditor’s reporting model (most likely in late 2013 or early 2014)
The AICPA has stated that exam questions related to the auditor’s report will make it very clear which audit report should be used. Click here for a link to text covering the 10 GAAS standards and old auditor’s report.
7/1/13
Audit 3
Topic 9
Pages A3-76 to A3-78
In the Clarified SAS, the AICPA replaced the concept of illegal acts outlined in the old SAS with the broader concept of compliance with laws and regulations. Because the AICPA has stated that it will continue to test the old SAS through 2014, it is possible that questions that make specific reference to illegal acts will appear on the CPA exam. Click here for a link to text covering illegal acts.
7/1/13
Audit 5
Topic 5
Pages A5-61 to A5-64
The Clarified SAS include a sample management representation letter with new wording. Because the AICPA has stated that it will continue to test the old SAS through 2014, it is possible that questions that make specific reference to the content of the old SAS representation letter will continue to appear on the CPA exam. Click here for a link to text covering the contents of the old SAS representation letter.
Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Beckerhttps://www.becker.com/cpa-review
Texas CPA
September 13, 2013 at 3:54 pm #446020Texas CPAParticipantThis is not very clear, but I copied this from the PDF. It lists what was wrong and how it was corrected.
Audit Course Multiple Choice Questions Errata/Clarifications
2013 Exam Edition
Date
Lecture and Topic
Homework Question
Number*
Errata/Clarifications
4/11/13
A1.B
Topic 3
CPA-02448.B
H.W. Quest.
#18 of 102
In the following question, “unqualified” should read “unmodified.”
An auditor would express an unqualified unmodified opinion with an emphasis-of-matter paragraph added to the auditor's report for:
4/11/13
A2.A
Topic 3
CPA-06288.A
H.W. Quest.
#7 of 84
The following answer choice has an extra “than” in it:
Is substantially less than in scope than an audit.
It should say “Is substantially less in scope than an audit.”
And here is the 1st page of another.
Becker CPA Review
Audit B Textbook and Lecture Errata/Clarifications
2013 Exam Edition
NOTE TO STUDENTS: On March 9, 2013, the AICPA notified the review course providers that it will test both the old SAS and the Clarified SAS on the Auditing exam starting on July 1, 2013. The AICPA has not given a definitive time period for this dual-testing, but has stated that it will continue until the Clarified SAS fully replace the old SAS (most likely at the end of 2014). The good news is the Becker is well-positioned to prepare you for the Auditing exam during this period of transition from the old SAS to the Clarified SAS. Our Audit B textbook (Clarified SAS), is essentially the Audit A textbook (old SAS) with enhancements to cover the new/clarified provisions of the Clarified SAS. Only a few key items from the old SAS are not included in the Audit B textbook. We have noted those items in the detail provided below.
Date
Lecture and Topic
Errata/Clarifications
7/1/13
Audit 1
Topic 7
Pages A1-70 to A1-77
The Clarified SAS outline the overall objectives of the auditor and the general requirements related to the conduct of the audit, but do not include the ten Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. The AICPA has stated that it will continue to test the 10 GAAS standards through 2014.
The Clarified SAS outline a new, more detailed form of auditor’s report that should be used for audits of NONISSUER financial statements for periods ending on or after December 15, 2012. This new auditor’s reporting model is outlined on pages A1-12 to A1-44 of the Audit B textbook. The AICPA has stated that it will continue to test the old auditor’s reporting model through 2014.
The old auditor’s report should be used for audits of:
• NONISSUER financial statements for periods ending before December 15, 2012
• ISSUER financial statements for all periods, until the PCAOB issues its new auditor’s reporting model (most likely in late 2013 or early 2014)
The AICPA has stated that exam questions related to the auditor’s report will make it very clear which audit report should be used. Click here for a link to text covering the 10 GAAS standards and old auditor’s report.
7/1/13
Audit 3
Topic 9
Pages A3-76 to A3-78
In the Clarified SAS, the AICPA replaced the concept of illegal acts outlined in the old SAS with the broader concept of compliance with laws and regulations. Because the AICPA has stated that it will continue to test the old SAS through 2014, it is possible that questions that make specific reference to illegal acts will appear on the CPA exam. Click here for a link to text covering illegal acts.
7/1/13
Audit 5
Topic 5
Pages A5-61 to A5-64
The Clarified SAS include a sample management representation letter with new wording. Because the AICPA has stated that it will continue to test the old SAS through 2014, it is possible that questions that make specific reference to the content of the old SAS representation letter will continue to appear on the CPA exam. Click here for a link to text covering the contents of the old SAS representation letter.
Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Beckerhttps://www.becker.com/cpa-review
Texas CPA
September 13, 2013 at 3:57 pm #445902Texas CPAParticipantAs for the short list. I don't think it is available after you update. Sorry for the confusion.
Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Beckerhttps://www.becker.com/cpa-review
Texas CPA
September 13, 2013 at 3:57 pm #446022Texas CPAParticipantAs for the short list. I don't think it is available after you update. Sorry for the confusion.
Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Beckerhttps://www.becker.com/cpa-review
Texas CPA
September 13, 2013 at 3:59 pm #445904AnonymousInactiveI don't know if I'm not explaining myself correctly but I'm not looking for the content updates/errata clarifications, just the list of software updates to the downloaded 2013 review course. If anyone hasn't updated yet and still sees it I'd appreciate the list of fixes that the programmers made to their software. lol.
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