[kloss]

NINJA Question –

Hi, I know this question seems a little bit dumb, but, I am really hoping I can get some advices here.
Let me tell you all a little bit about myself, I started to study CPA exams several years ago, I have been using Becker in the past and I almost pass REG (72), but, with my crazy working schedule, at the end, I never picked it up to study again.
Recently I quit my job, it was not a good employment, I finally decided to study full time to pass this exams, I am still using Becker, but, I afraid I might ended up memorize all the questions and answers, I have been a good “follower” in another71.com, so I decided to get BEC to help me.
I am curious, what will be the best efficient way to use software? I just purchased sniper, Becker is definitely different than Ninja, can anyone please give me some suggestions?

[M123]

Sniper is great. BEC is the one exam that I can say that I used 99% only Ninja products and passed, first try.

I characterize the activities for study as low retention and high retention. Since I had Becker, I initially did Becker videos, sample MCQ for reinforcement and notes. When I “discovered” Ninja, for me (ymmv) – it was better to focus on Ninja notes, MCQ and audio.

Low retention activities – videos and reading. Studies show that retention can be as little as 10% when people read. Future CPAs are more attentive than that, but it's when applying it that the activity becomes high retention.

High retention activities – MCQ, re-studying parts that are difficult (especially when provided with another perspective such as Ninja notes, audio or book). Having done Becker – I can most assuredly say that “you can't clarify Becker with Becker” – no slant on them, just the way it is.

To bring it all together:

Ninja – read the notes on the whole exam to get a “pre-read” on the content. Then you know what's coming. Spoilers ok if it's not Star Wars.

Becker – watch the vids and/or read to get the baseline.

Becker – do a few of the MCQ per section if you want but it will all come together with Ninja.

Ninja – reread the notes; listen to audio on the way to work, at the gym, wherever.

Ninja – MCQ – I like to do 3-4 sessions of 30 per day (part time) – more if full time. Don't exceed much beyond your own point of diminishing returns.

Ninja – Reread notes a couple times during MCQ reinforcement.

Test day – use your MCQ and sim results to gauge if you're ready. Look for that learning curve – no curve – no test.

I can't comment on Book and Plus because I didn't use them, but that certainly would supplement and possibly replace some of Becker. BEC is notoriously sketchy with Becker videos due to dry delivery and parroting but not explaining content.

[kloss]

Thank you @M123, now I get more ideas how to use both softwares. 🙂

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