[32CPA]

I am a Becker student… I am using 2010 books/software to study for the 2011 REG exam, since it’s changing the least.

I know REG loses some and gains some other subjects from other sections. I think the BEC Chapter 1 is now in REG… can someone say “no longer need to do REG R-3, but do need to do BEC B-1…” or something like that?

Thanks

BEC - Pass 10/2010
FAR - Pass 10/2010
AUD - Pass 11/2010
REG - Pass 05/2011

[Anonymous]

Here, You can be the judge.

This is 2011 break down of each chapter, the lecture time, and questions per section (time in minutes). I'm using 2011 materials but I passed with 2009 back in 09, and from what I remember they've actually redone a lot of the actual videos too, I'm only on ch 3 so I won't advise if they've cut stuff, but if comparing to last years REG was the exam with the highest increase of hw questions.

ANC = no video on those topics, just self read.

Hope it helps.

[Anonymous]

TIME 1076?'S

individual tax – income 2HR 37 115

1.1 FILING STATUS 12 5

1.2 EXEMPTIONS 24 3

1.3 GROSS INCOME 63 42

1.4 CAPITAL GAINS AND LOSSES 57 65

individual tax – adjustments deductions and credits 2HR 29 71

2.1 ADJUSTMENTS AND ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS 91 49

2.2 TAX CALCULATIONS AND CREDITS 32 8

2.3 OTHER TAXES 14 5

2.4 OTHER ITEMS 10 9

ENTITIES 3HR 8 MIN 162

3.1 C CORP, DEPREC, MACRS 152 122

3.2 S CORP 20 24

3.3 EXEMPT ORG 15 16

partner tax, estate and trust tax, SOX, and tax preparer responsilities 4HR 19MIN 344

4.1 PARTNERSHIP TAXATION 67 76

4.2 ESTATE, TRUST, GIFT 45 42

4.3 ETHICS AND PROFFESIONAL REPONSIBILITES N TAX SERVICE ANC 51

4.4 FED TAX PROCEDURES AND LEGISLATIVE PROCESS ANC 13

4.5 SOLE PROPETIORSHIP AND JOINT VENTURE 4 7

4.6 GENERAL PARTNERSHIP 62 44

4.7 LIMITED LIAB PARTNERSHIP 4 4

4.8 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 9 20

4.9 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 10 16

4.1 CORPORATION 51 71

contracts and sales 8/9 3 HR 24 MIN 130

5.1 CONTRACTS 131 56

5.2 SALES 72 40

5.3 EMPLOYER EMPLOYEE LAW ANC 34

commercial paper secured transactions, and real property 10/11 3HR 16 MIN 104

6.1 COMMERICAL PAPER 81 38

6.2 DOCUMENTS OF TITLE 1 8

6.3 SECRED TRANSACTIONS 54 28

6.4 SURETYSHIP AND CREDITOR RIGHTS 33 21

6.5 MONEY LAUNDERING 26 9

agency bankruptcy securities, liabilities, and property insurance 3HR 19MIN 150

7.1 AGENCY 58 26

7.2 BANKRUPTCY 71 27

7.3 SECURITES REGULATION 46 51

7.4 CPA LEGAL LIABILITY 23 32

7.5 ANTITRUST LAW ANC 8

7.6 COPYWRIGHTS AND PATENTS ANC 6

[32CPA]

@audittaxman – Thank you SO much. I was wondering if anyone was in this section of the forum. I am in R-2 now, and soon getting to stuff that may have changed.

I am going to compare ths with my sections.

So it looks like the stuff that transferred from BEC is what you have as 4.5 thru 4.11 right? Have you done BEC? Does it compare favorably to B-1?

You have no idea how much this helps!!! Thanks a lot!

BEC - Pass 10/2010
FAR - Pass 10/2010
AUD - Pass 11/2010
REG - Pass 05/2011

[herbert7890]

This helps me a lot too! As I haven't received my Becker 2011 materials, but I ordered the 2011 Wiley book for REG.

FAR 88 - BEC 86 - AUD 90 - REG 85

[Anonymous]

32CPA

Becker has an 18 month window from date of activation. I have over 300 days left on my 2010 material. I ordered the Becker 2011 updated material. They will send the textbook for $20, CD, and course CD. Also, last year I purchased the Final Review which they are sending . If you purchased the materials last year you may want to look into updating. The cost is minor.

herbert7890

My Becker REG materials should be here next week. I also purchased the Wiley 2011 book. Started my REG studies last week.

[Anonymous]

32CPA,

Yes in regards to BEC, I just passed it in October. For the most part, R4's modification's are essentially a cut and paste of B1. So if you've just studied for BEC, you'll probably breeze through the non-tax chunks of R4.

Also, I should note for anyone hasn't already ordered 2011 updates: They've made great improvements to the E-book that is on the software. Now the text shows all the notes, and highlighted areas from the lecture, in addition you can also make your own marks and notes directly on it. So if you already have an old book, its really not a bad way to go if you want to save on shipping or go green.

Finally, a question of my own. It took me a few rounds to pass Reg my first attempt, and I made hundreds of flashcards in the process, but in retrospect it may not have been as effective as I had imagined. Has anyone discovered the key to REG?

[mslzq]

@audittaxman : Thank you so much!!!! Your summary really helps a lot. I m gonna order thr 2011 Becker version, it seems there are some changes besides the “B1” stuff.

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[LadyLib]

Thanks for sharing insights on changes for 2011 REG. I just received my wonderful score of a 72. YIKES! Needless to say, I will study now to take it in February.

AUD 80 (5/17/10)
REG 72 (11/29/10)

[redsox0407]

I took REG(73) on 11/23 using Becker and I'm planning on re-taking it in early January. Does anyone have tips on how to “re-study” for an exam I recently studied for? It seems like a waste to go through all the lectures all over again. I only have about 12 free days to study, then I begin working (I'll study for the next week and a half at night) before I take REG again.

I also have the option of taking AUD in mid-January since this is my last 2 weeks before I begin working fulltime. I have only taken REG so far, but I figure it makes sense to get it out of the way and take it on 1/15 (Saturday after tax training ends). Any tips on REG vs. AUD or how to plan my studying?

REG: 73 73 79
AUD: 64 64
BEC: 11/30
FAR:

[karina]

If real estate from REG part 6 ( old book is no longer needed)?

Thank you

[herbert7890]

Real estate is no longer part of the 2011 Becker program, as it has been removed from REG.

FAR 88 - BEC 86 - AUD 90 - REG 85

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