[sarita]

Apparently Becker went through a major upgrade. I got a message saying that if I haven’t started studying yet or barely started, I should switch to the 2014 version.

However, I’m almost done with the 2013 version, plus I’m taking the exam in 2013 — so still stick to 2013?? I did notice that a lot of the material for 2013 was outdated (ie. gift tax, agi limit on medical expenses). Also, 2013 was 4 chapters dedicated to tax and 4 chapters dedicated to business law. Now there are 5 tax chapters….. so if I don’t switch am I missing out on something??

Any opinions? This is stressing me out!

FAR 7/3/13 - 82
BEC 8/21/13 - 82
AUD 10/2/13 - 92
REG 12/3/13 - 88

DONE!!!! CA Candidate
Beat the 12/31/13 clock!

[JTS254]

I was going to ask this very question. I'm scheduled to take the exam November 23rd, so I think I'm going to proceed with the 2013 software. It did say that if you went to the 2014 and didn't like it, you can revert back to the old software. I may decide to switch temporarily to see what they added to the tax portion. Side note, congratulations on your audit score. We've taken the exact exams within a few days of each other and scored very similarly. Good luck.

FAR - 84
BEC - 89
AUD - 93
REG - 87

[JTS254]

I was going to ask this very question. I'm scheduled to take the exam November 23rd, so I think I'm going to proceed with the 2013 software. It did say that if you went to the 2014 and didn't like it, you can revert back to the old software. I may decide to switch temporarily to see what they added to the tax portion. Side note, congratulations on your audit score. We've taken the exact exams within a few days of each other and scored very similarly. Good luck.

FAR - 84
BEC - 89
AUD - 93
REG - 87

[sarita]

Thank you and congrats to you, as well! When I switched to 2014, it clears out all your progress and you have to start over… which I definitely don't have time for. I'm sure it's very repetitive anyway. Looks like I'll be sticking with 2013..

Good luck on your studies!

FAR 7/3/13 - 82
BEC 8/21/13 - 82
AUD 10/2/13 - 92
REG 12/3/13 - 88

DONE!!!! CA Candidate
Beat the 12/31/13 clock!

[sarita]

Thank you and congrats to you, as well! When I switched to 2014, it clears out all your progress and you have to start over… which I definitely don't have time for. I'm sure it's very repetitive anyway. Looks like I'll be sticking with 2013..

Good luck on your studies!

FAR 7/3/13 - 82
BEC 8/21/13 - 82
AUD 10/2/13 - 92
REG 12/3/13 - 88

DONE!!!! CA Candidate
Beat the 12/31/13 clock!

[wowurrcool]

I used the 2012 version of Becker and passed REG. Just snag the free ninja notes sampler from Jeff to get the updated individual info.

FAR - 87 (7/19/13)
BEC - 82 (8/29/13)
REG - 86 (10/18/13)
AUD - 91 (12/06/13)

Becker. Licensed VA CPA 12/31/13

[wowurrcool]

I used the 2012 version of Becker and passed REG. Just snag the free ninja notes sampler from Jeff to get the updated individual info.

FAR - 87 (7/19/13)
BEC - 82 (8/29/13)
REG - 86 (10/18/13)
AUD - 91 (12/06/13)

Becker. Licensed VA CPA 12/31/13

[meli083]

I was trying to find this out as well. Since I'm taking REG in January 2014, then I'll assume the 2014 materials are the right ones to use. I just need some clarification because it's confusing.

If the 2013 material will be tested next year, then I'll stick with the 2013 material. I just don't know now. I'll have to call tomorrow or something.

AUD: 2/28/2013 - 86
FAR: 10/19/2013 - 83
REG: 1/6/2014 - 80
BEC: 2/27/2014 - 81

[meli083]

I was trying to find this out as well. Since I'm taking REG in January 2014, then I'll assume the 2014 materials are the right ones to use. I just need some clarification because it's confusing.

If the 2013 material will be tested next year, then I'll stick with the 2013 material. I just don't know now. I'll have to call tomorrow or something.

AUD: 2/28/2013 - 86
FAR: 10/19/2013 - 83
REG: 1/6/2014 - 80
BEC: 2/27/2014 - 81

[ymmit]

I'm not sure what version i'm using, I think I have been using 2013. Does anyone know how to switch to 2014 I can't find an option for that? Thanks

Licensed CPA!

[ymmit]

I'm not sure what version i'm using, I think I have been using 2013. Does anyone know how to switch to 2014 I can't find an option for that? Thanks

Licensed CPA!

[Study Monk]

@ ymmit

When you access the content online there is a “Switch to 2014” option with two arrows pointing in separate directions. This option is next to the Outlines, Ebook, and Notes buttons when you select a certain Chapter to review.

If you downloaded the Becker material already you will probably have to re download it.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Study Monk]

@ ymmit

When you access the content online there is a “Switch to 2014” option with two arrows pointing in separate directions. This option is next to the Outlines, Ebook, and Notes buttons when you select a certain Chapter to review.

If you downloaded the Becker material already you will probably have to re download it.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[ymmit]

Thank you @study Monk

Licensed CPA!

[ymmit]

Thank you @study Monk

Licensed CPA!

[Anonymous]

Hi guys! Im taking reg on 2/23 and have been using my 2013 book but the 2014 software. Not much changed but now that I'm moving on to chapter 4 all the topics are different than in the 2013 book. Does anyone know which year they are testing on? If it's 2013 I can still switch back the becker software to 2013 and move forward. This is a retake and all of my notes were based on 2013 info so don't want to start over if i don't have to.

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