[Last Chance CPA]

Wiley Question –

With the creation of the Ninja MCQ with it’s $47 price for a 3 month subscription, do people even buy WTB anymore?

Also, I have CPAExcel. Do I even need to bother with WTB? My one year for all parts ran out in July…

AUD - 75
BEC - 75
FAR - 76
REG - 76

I want those initials next to my name!!!!

FAR - 76
AUD - 75
BEC - 75
REG - 76

Now I need some experience!!! And some networking...

[taxgeek83]

I have Wiley only because it came with my study program that I bought almost two years ago (it updated, so it's current at least). I also used Ninja for my FAR retake.

If I had to do it all over again (which I hope I don't!)? Ninja all the way. It's better and far less expensive. No contest.

[yamar]

I liked the bookmark option with Wiley. After their format changed last year and I started finding numerous errors I switched to Ninja. I'm hoping Ninja got me a passing score😉

FAR: 65,49,61,74,78
AUD: 65,68,64,78
REG: 56,77
BEC: 75

[Last Chance CPA]

Yamar – Ninja MCQ is great for BEC. It was my only “one and done” pass. How did you jump your REG score by 20?

AUD - 75
BEC - 75
FAR - 76
REG - 76

I want those initials next to my name!!!!

FAR - 76
AUD - 75
BEC - 75
REG - 76

Now I need some experience!!! And some networking...

[Claudia408]

I am using CPAexcel and Wiley Test Bank. I just bought Ninja MCQ and finding the Qs so much HARDER that I'm guessing over 1/2 the questions. Is anyone having this same experience?

BEC 65, 71, 75
AUD 62, 70, 78
REG 67, 66, 65, 66, 64
FAR 68, 64, 73

BEC - 75 (3x)
AUD - 78 (3x)
REG - 67, 66, Aug 1
FAR - 54, Sept 8

[golfball7773]

I use CPA excel for the videos but I use NINJA MCQ's because there is an actual study mode. Plus, I feel that NINJA prepares you better even though I have failed FAR a few times….(lack of preparation)

AUD - NINJA in Training
BEC - 86
FAR - NINJA in Training
REG - NINJA in Training

AUD - 71, 73

BEC - 74, 86

REG - 77*

FAR - 57

*expired

(I have been trying to become a CPA since 2013). only one test down.......

FAR: 63, 55, 62
REG: 65, 77*
AUD: Fail, 64, 71
BEC: 72, 74, 81

*expired

[Last Chance CPA]

Claudia408 – Ninja MCQs are harder. I think there is much more variety as well in the Ninja MCQs over WTB. I think both prepare you well. I am using Ninja, WTB, and CPAReview for my 4th attempt with REG.

AUD - 75
BEC - 75
FAR - 76
REG - 76

I want those initials next to my name!!!!

FAR - 76
AUD - 75
BEC - 75
REG - 76

Now I need some experience!!! And some networking...

[JCVFUTURECPA]

I used Ninja MCQ FAR for my exam on 2/21. 3,500 attempts and answered all questions correctly once. Hit review status. Best $40 spent.

[nika_cpa]

I used exclusively Wiley test bank for REG, but I m considering Ninja for BEC.

Becker self-study, Wiley Test Bank and books, Becker final review. NINJA MCQ bank and NINJA notes for BEC only!

AUD - PASSED!
FAR - PASSED!
REG - PASSED!
BEC - PASSED!

[Anonymous]

Some people prefer a one-time price to a monthly (or every 3 months) subscription. NINJA MCQ wasn't an option yet when I was studying, but if it had been, I know I would've been sitting there calculating how many months it would have to take me before Wiley would be cheaper than NINJA MCQ, and then determining the likelihood of it taking longer, and assessing the level of risk in each option. AKA, procrastinating studying by applying accounting concepts to real life instead of studying them and actually learning something to help me pass the test. 😛

For example, it's $47 for 3 months for each exam, right? So, let's say you figure it will take the whole 18 months to pass all 4. That's 4.5 months each. That means you'll need to renew once for each exam, so $376 for all 4 exams. Wiley it looks like is up to $575 for all 4 exams, so if you pass with 6 months of access to each exam, you're in good shape. However, Wiley is only a one-year access if you use the online version, so $575 isn't enough for 18 months of studying; you'd have to buy them individually for $600 total to study for 18 months, so the difference increases. They used to sell (not sure if they still do?) a CD/download version that I think could be used forever, but I couldn't find that with a quick Google search. Still, some people would rather buy something outright than have a subscription to it, so that could factor in to decisions for Wiley over NINJA.

Another factor is reputation and history – NINJA MCQs are still quite new, so some people would rather go with something that's got more of a track record.

[LongShot]

Last Chance CPA-just email Wiley and tell them your year expired and they'll take care of you. That's what I did for my last REG exam and they just went ahead and extended my access. I mainly used ninja mcq for that last retake, but it was still nice to use Wiley here and there for a change of pace.

FAR - 75
AUD - 72; 87
REG - 64; 74; 84
BEC - 88

Done!!

[san4596]

I used the Wiley TB for 3 of my passed exams before they changed everything. I do not like the new setup they have, and finally ended up purchasing NINJA MCQ's. I like the NINJA setup, the amount of questions, and the reports given to help you. Overall, I highly recommend NINJA now.

CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
Ethics Course: Passed
Application Mailed: 3/16/15
Professional Conduct Exam: 97
Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

[Tux]

I have supplemented my Becker with Wiley for each of my exams. I get so familiar with the questions, that I feel it necessary to practice with additional questions.

I'm waiting for my REG score. If I don't pass, I plan to purchase Ninja MCQ.

I have read previous posts that say Ninja MCQ are hard.

So, how do you learn the material that Ninja is trying to teach you?

Is it similar to Wiley where you click a “reference” button and it shows you an explanation of the topic?

If so, can you print the explanation for studying later?

For, Becker, if I get a question wrong, I can reference the text for info about that topic.

So, how does Ninja MCQ teach the material on topics that you don't know?

FAR - 86 - 2/27/14
AUD - 75 - 5/29/14
BEC - 80 - 8/31/14
REG - 89 - 2/27/15
Praise Jesus! I'm done!!

Study resources:
Becker
Wiley test bank

[jeff]

Good question, Tux.

There are answer explanations for the choices, text references, and relevant keyword definitions for each question. Also, authoritative literature citation.

Some people say NINJA is harder. Keep in mind that they are licensed from the AICPA, so it's better to run through the gauntlet when you're studying then get hit with crazy questions on exam day.

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 76
REG - 92

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS)
NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE | Another71

[JCVFUTURECPA]

Are other test banks using AICPA questions from Roger CPA or even Becker. I have only used NINJA MCQ so far.

[jeff]

Most courses get their questions from the same place: the AICPA.

The difference is in the # of questions in the software and the answer explanations, text explanations, and robustness of the software.

NINJA has 6,400+ questions and 250+ sims.

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 76
REG - 92

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS)
NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE | Another71

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