[rudy201]

Wiley Question –

Hello. I just started studying using CPAExel and feel like I either maybe moving to slow or this just has way to much material. My attack plan is to read a module, do the end MC questions with simulations and then use complete the test bank. When I am stuck on a topic usually I stick with it until I get it. Do you guys normally just document your weakness and keep on going and when your done with the whole review then go back to the problem childs? I am studying for FAR which I know is the longest but not sure if I am just being extra cautious. It has taken me a week and half just to get through basic concepts. Any suggestions should help.

[studylongUstudywrong]

My advice. Blaze through the MCQ in study mode, take notes on the ones you get wrong and keep moving. Do not read any of the text and do not redo any of the MCQs. As you are going along make a list of topics that you wish you had the time to read and keep moving.

Have you heard the saying:

A mile wide and a inch deep

Well I think that the CPA exam is a mile wide and a foot deep.

The CPA excel text is a mile wide a 6 feet deep.

I really had a hard time with CPAExcels text, then I bought the NINJA notes. Since then I read the CPA Excel texts on maybe 6 topics for all four parts. With CPAExcel alone I felt like a big dummy. I spent years covering the basics of FAR….It was hard to get motivated when I could not move forward. The NINJA framework changed that.

Licensed Texas CPA

[studylongUstudywrong]

When I say do not redo any of the MCQ, I mean not until you go through all of them once.

Licensed Texas CPA

[studylongUstudywrong]

When I say do not redo any of the MCQ, I mean not until you go through all of them once.

Licensed Texas CPA

[willpassby2014]

Guys what about wiley……study text

BEC Passed
FAR Passed
AUD Passed
REG Passed

[willpassby2014]

Guys what about wiley……study text

BEC Passed
FAR Passed
AUD Passed
REG Passed

[Anonymous]

I use CPAexcel but start with the study text and then supplement with the videos as needed. Sometimes the videos are just a rehash of the study text and I sometimes skip the videos in those instances. However, sometimes the lectures really clarify things well. Depends on the lecturer and topic, IMO. One of the FAR lecturers was almost useless to me. He basically just read the slides. I can do that myself.

It can be overwhelming, but I think it does a decent job of prepping you if you can move through it and keep after it.

[Anonymous]

I use CPAexcel but start with the study text and then supplement with the videos as needed. Sometimes the videos are just a rehash of the study text and I sometimes skip the videos in those instances. However, sometimes the lectures really clarify things well. Depends on the lecturer and topic, IMO. One of the FAR lecturers was almost useless to me. He basically just read the slides. I can do that myself.

It can be overwhelming, but I think it does a decent job of prepping you if you can move through it and keep after it.

[rudy201]

Thanks for the advice guys. The basic does seem overwhelming. Has me saying is this really basic.

[rudy201]

Thanks for the advice guys. The basic does seem overwhelming. Has me saying is this really basic.

[Anonymous]

My experience has been to start with the text (don't waste your time on the videos), do the notecards, the study questions and then move to the mcqs. Get throug the software at a fast as you can but reasonable pace, to be honest you won't be able to maintain the fine details, just the broad points. After I get through the CpaExcel lessons I transition to the Ninja notes and knock out as many Wiley Testbank mcqs as I can (literally memorize them you do so many). I would say 40% of my time was CpaExcel and 60% was ninja notes and Cpatestbank.com. Audit and regulation worked out for the best so I figure BEC and FAR would be the same.

[Anonymous]

My experience has been to start with the text (don't waste your time on the videos), do the notecards, the study questions and then move to the mcqs. Get throug the software at a fast as you can but reasonable pace, to be honest you won't be able to maintain the fine details, just the broad points. After I get through the CpaExcel lessons I transition to the Ninja notes and knock out as many Wiley Testbank mcqs as I can (literally memorize them you do so many). I would say 40% of my time was CpaExcel and 60% was ninja notes and Cpatestbank.com. Audit and regulation worked out for the best so I figure BEC and FAR would be the same.

[mscdngal]

This post has helped alot! I am using CPAExcel to study for BEC and I felt very overwhelmed with all the lessons that I have to cover, I was hoping to take this exam at the end of April, but it might be pushed to May. My strategy now is to read the study text and take my own notes at the same time, blow through the MCQ's and take note of the ones I got wrong. Time is ticking and I need to finish these last couple of chapter lessons. I will do a final review of my notes, Wiley test banks and probably pair it with NINJA notes for clarity.

[mscdngal]

This post has helped alot! I am using CPAExcel to study for BEC and I felt very overwhelmed with all the lessons that I have to cover, I was hoping to take this exam at the end of April, but it might be pushed to May. My strategy now is to read the study text and take my own notes at the same time, blow through the MCQ's and take note of the ones I got wrong. Time is ticking and I need to finish these last couple of chapter lessons. I will do a final review of my notes, Wiley test banks and probably pair it with NINJA notes for clarity.

[ala72]

I watch the videos, takes notecards of the power points with study text for clarification when necessary. I do the multiple choice questions when I get done with the notecards and videos. Then I look at Jeff's Ninja Notes to focus my efforts. I've passed AUD and FAR with this technique so far

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Licensed NH CPA as of July 2015

AUD - 74 (Oct '13), 84 (Jan '14)
FAR - 79 (Feb '14)
REG - 61 (May '13), 81 (Aug '14)
BEC - 79 (Nov '14)

[ala72]

I watch the videos, takes notecards of the power points with study text for clarification when necessary. I do the multiple choice questions when I get done with the notecards and videos. Then I look at Jeff's Ninja Notes to focus my efforts. I've passed AUD and FAR with this technique so far

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Licensed NH CPA as of July 2015

AUD - 74 (Oct '13), 84 (Jan '14)
FAR - 79 (Feb '14)
REG - 61 (May '13), 81 (Aug '14)
BEC - 79 (Nov '14)

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