Suggestions best CPA Review Course

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  • #1578572
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Hi everybody,

    I’m waiting for the evaluation of my transcripts before buying a review course but, I just want to know which one do you guys recommend?

    Thanks.

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  • #1578587
    Holly
    Participant

    If I had to do it all over again, I would do the Gliem (spelling) trial offer. It seems like people say it's expensive, but very thorough. I use Becker and NINJA MCQ and both have worked well for me. My biggest complaint about Becker is the lack of customer service.

    AUD - 76
    BEC - 82
    FAR - 82
    REG - 86
    Becker & Ninja MCQ

     

     

     

    BEC - 79
    REG - 85
    AUD - 5/27/16

    #1578599
    RE2PECT
    Participant

    I used Roger and Ninja 10 pt combo and although I passed them all, if I could go back I probably would have went with Gleim. It would have been cheaper in the long run and I feel that it gives you everything you need to pass. The only drawback is that it's very thorough and can be a bit overwhelming. I only used it for my REG retake, but I was very impressed by their test bank and how similar the sims were to the actual exam.

    I would sign up for free trials to all of them and see which one fits your learning style best. I still consider Ninja MCQ a must for when you start your review.

    "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

    Roger & Ninja

    FAR: 75
    AUD: 73, 81
    BEC: 71, 73, 82
    REG: 68, 82

    FAR: 75 Roger & Ninja (notes/flashcards/audio/MCQ)
    AUD: 73, 81
    BEC: 71, retake 8/29
    REG:

    #1578605
    bhunt815
    Participant

    Becker self study for all sections and ninja MCQ's as a supplement for 2 sections…I passed so I like them. If I had it to over again I would still use Becker and Ninja because they worked for me.

    AUD - 79
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 84
    REG - 78
    Becker Self Study supplemented with Ninja MCQ's for BEC and REG.

    Licensed CPA in Louisiana.

    FAR 04/11/2016 - 84
    AUD 05/12/2016 - 79
    BEC 07/06/2016 - 81
    REG 08/29/2016

    #1578623
    Holly
    Participant

    @bhunt815 (OP I'm going to use your thread for a minute) I'm in Louisiana too and will get my final score 9/22 and have to have my paperwork in before 10/1 to be licensed in 2017. Did the letter you receive giving you instructions on what to fill out and mail in match what the website says – application, fee, and experience verification – or did they want more? I've looked on this site for info but no one else has asked.

    AUD - 76
    BEC - 82
    FAR - 82
    REG - 86
    Becker & Ninja MCQ

     

     

     

    BEC - 79
    REG - 85
    AUD - 5/27/16

    #1578628
    CPYay
    Participant

    I used Roger and supplemented with Ninja MCQ (and occasionally Audio or Notes).

    It depends on your learning style. I get bored very quickly, so Roger kept me engaged (he's high energy and funny).

    I used his textbook to follow his video lecture. I then used Ninja for the MCQs and to support what I learned from Roger.

    AUD - 92
    BEC - 84
    FAR - 89
    REG - 84
    Mailed application! Hoping to be licensed by year-end!
    #1578647
    bhunt815
    Participant

    @Holly – Exactly like the website says – The LA CPA Board seems to be much more efficient than most other states. I even made a bonehead mistake on my application and they let me change it and fax it back to them so I didn't have to start the process over again. Once you know you've passed your last section (I love your confidence) you should immediately fill out your application. Don't wait for anything from NASBA. My application was already 2 weeks in process before I got any news from NASBA stating that I was able to apply. Louisiana is also pretty great about the experience requirement. I hadn't worked directly under a CPA in years but I'd been audited by the same CPA firm for 8 years straight and the board allowed the lead auditor from the CPA firm to vouch for me.

    So, send the application, experience verification, and your check or money order and get ready to receive a really pretty certificate with your name on it.

    AUD - 79
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 84
    REG - 78
    Becker Self Study supplemented with Ninja MCQ's for BEC and REG.

    Licensed CPA in Louisiana.

    FAR 04/11/2016 - 84
    AUD 05/12/2016 - 79
    BEC 07/06/2016 - 81
    REG 08/29/2016

    #1578652
    Holly
    Participant

    @bhunt815 thanks for the response and the laugh about my confidence!

    AUD - 76
    BEC - 82
    FAR - 82
    REG - 86
    Becker & Ninja MCQ

     

     

     

    BEC - 79
    REG - 85
    AUD - 5/27/16

    #1578653
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I've only used Becker, but have zero complaints! Definitely recommend buying the Final Review to go with it as well

    #1578668
    bhunt815
    Participant

    @Holly – one more little oddity that might interest you. I found out that I was a CPA by checking my name on cpaverify.org long before I heard back from the state board. I just checked on a whim one day and there I was. It was a week or more later that I got an email from the state board telling me that I was a CPA.

    AUD - 79
    BEC - 81
    FAR - 84
    REG - 78
    Becker Self Study supplemented with Ninja MCQ's for BEC and REG.

    Licensed CPA in Louisiana.

    FAR 04/11/2016 - 84
    AUD 05/12/2016 - 79
    BEC 07/06/2016 - 81
    REG 08/29/2016

    #1578689
    CoachEmUp
    Participant

    Before picking Wiley CPAExcel I found this guy's youtube videos (and doing free trials at Wiley, Gleim, and Roger) to be a big help in making the right choice. It will take some time, but only a fraction of time compared to what you will studying.

    https://www.youtube.com/user/theCPAguide/videos

    Licensed CPA in Michigan

    Used Wiley CPA Excel Throughtout
    FAR- 90 (7/17)
    AUD- 89 (8/17)
    REG- 92 (10/17)
    BEC- 94 (11/17)

    #1578923
    Ag12thman
    Participant
    #1579037
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I have been using Becker as my primary study tool-I like it. And I will second those who say Ninja is must for review portion. I am not sure I would have felt confident if I didn't get through the Ninja testbank as part of my review. It is discouraging and hard but at the end makes you feel more prepared.

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