FAR Study Group January/February 2013 - Page 19

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  • #399559
    Anonymous
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    @sillipanda: not really..:-( i am having soar throat , drinking warm orange juice and day quil at work. Howz your prep going? So how are you managing AUD & FAR?

    Today's plan –

    Lunch – read ninja notes (inventory)

    7-12 pm – Working capital and MCQs , and listen to Inventory's becker lecture.

    @hustin: computation of taxable income (for tax returns) diifers form the net income under GAAP . this difference is known as permanent difference or temporary difference .

    Temporary difference- the timing of income & expense varies

    eg tax allows MCRS dep method whereas gaap allows straight line or reducing dep . that creates temporary difference between taxable income(TI) and Net income (NI).

    Permanent difference – difference recognized for income tax purpose is never recognized under GAAP.

    For example we deduct TAX penalties In NI but on TI it’s never deductible, which creates permanent difference.

    Temporary difference creates deferred asset & Liabilities on B/S

    Deferred asset : TI> NI for example company makes provision for bad debt and NI is reduced , whereas in taxable income we will reduce actual bad debt therefore TI> NI = Deferred taxes which will reduce future tax expenses.

    TI = 300

    NI = 200

    Tem diff – 100

    Intact tax rate – 40%

    Deferred asset = Ti>NI = 100.*40= 40 – this $40 will reduce our future tax expense .

    (Deferred liabilities) : NI > TI . We recognized tax relief in NI . For example we accrued revenue whereas in TI we only tax revenue when received.

    TI – 100

    NI – 150

    Tem diff – NI> TI (50)

    Def liablaity – 50*.40= ($20) will increase our future tax expense

    This create Deferred liability under GAAP which will increase our Future tax expense under GAPP financial stat.

    hope it makes sense ha ha ha ha

    happy Monday & happ studying FAR fam!!!

    #399560

    Thanks for the explanation, Nam. It makes sense now. When you have higher book income than reported on your tax return you will eventually have to report it on your return and pay in the future (liability) and vice versa. Right?

    I think I was just burned out all weekend and my brain was fuzzy. I'm glad to be finished with that lecture though.

    I'm halfway through F7. Ultimate goal is to finish that and F8 lecture tonight.

    I'm starting to lose confidence, thinking I am behind. I still want to retype my notes, finish all MCQ and have a week or so to do comprehensive practice tests in Wiley. How long does it typically take you guys to finish one chapter of MCQ's and get it dialed in? I'm worried and just want to be done with lecture so I can start actually solidifying everything I am fuzzy on.

    B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
    A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
    R 65 - 48 - 45
    F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64

    Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes

    "The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311

    Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
    Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)

    #399561

    By the way, feel better everyone! I swear, everybody and their dog has been sick these last two weeks! I am overdosing on vitamin C trying to avoid this plague!

    B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
    A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
    R 65 - 48 - 45
    F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64

    Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes

    "The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311

    Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
    Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)

    #399562
    Anonymous
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    @hustin: umm Deferred tax/liability is just a reconciliation between TI and NI – since we have already paid taxes based on TI. I would say don’t go into that depth : reason the big chunk of temp diff/ perm diff is already cover in REG. Just concentrate how def asset/liability is created. The short cut is NI> TI – def Liab and if TI>NI – Def asset.

    #399563
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    @ hustin: AND Don’t think about time –this will make you nervous and you won’t be able to concentrate.

    Last time I was panicking because I thought I dint have enough time . and then I extended my exam date and became carefree.

    Try your best , stick to your PLAN . I am giving atleast 2.5 to 3 days to each chapter and 2 weeks for revision. —>worst come to worst we can extend our exam date.

    #399564

    That's a good idea. I am officially scheduling for the morning of the 9th. It's the only time I can take it. So, I will have a month to do all MCQ and review…Oh boy. Time to budget.

    B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
    A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
    R 65 - 48 - 45
    F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64

    Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes

    "The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311

    Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
    Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)

    #399565

    My “Ideal” schedule

    Schedule – 1/7 Lectures 7 and 8

    1/8 Lectures 8 and 9

    1/9 – 1/10 Retype F1 and MCQs

    1/11-1/12 Retype F2 and MCQs – Start on F3

    1/13/-1/14 Finish F3

    1/15-1/16 Retype F4 and MCQ

    1/17-1/18 Retype F5 and MCQ

    1/19-1/20 Retype F6 and MCQ Start on F7

    1/20-1/21 Finish F7

    1/22-1/23 Retype F8 and MCQ

    1/24-1/25 Reype F9 and MCQ

    1/25-1/8 Comprehensive Progress tests and reviewing notes.

    1/9 8:00 AM IT'S GOING DOWN!

    Also with MCQ I will be taking notes on those which I don't understand/got wrong.

    HUSTLE!!!!!!!!

    Who needs sleep anyway?

    B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
    A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
    R 65 - 48 - 45
    F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64

    Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes

    "The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311

    Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
    Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)

    #399566
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Hello FAR folks! I'm glad to see the discussions on this thread. Although, I don't always contribute, it helps to keep me motivated.

    Last week's study was pitiful. Arrgh! (being sick, work, etc.) Have my schedule set up and will stick to it! My plan for the week is to continue retyping all of my notes, followed by MCP's for each section. Scoring well so far, but haven't hit the “hard stuff” yet.

    @HustlinHustlin Be sure you understand deferred tax(liability) questions and also the overall theory behind items included on the income statement net of tax (or not). You WILL be tested on it. Learn it as though you might face a SIM on it.

    #399567

    Thanks for the advice!

    B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
    A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
    R 65 - 48 - 45
    F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64

    Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes

    "The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311

    Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
    Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)

    #399568

    Thanks for the advice! Do you think it is important to be able to identify what is book income and what is tax income, given the facts? Or will it flat-out say what the difference is?

    B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
    A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
    R 65 - 48 - 45
    F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64

    Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes

    "The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311

    Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
    Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)

    #399569
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    @ Hustlin…you definitely need to be able to id book vs. taxable income. The reason being, the CPA exam finds various ways to test the same concept. It can approach any topic a number of different ways, 90% of which are covered in Becker review materials (idk about any other review materials tho). So I would try to understand the CONCEPTS and reasoning for temporary and permanent differences, that way you should feel fairly comfortable with whatever problems they throw your way.

    Good luck.

    Update on studying:

    Spent Saturday going over Ch.10 MCQs (takes FOREVER)…so I'm going to stop doing ALL of the MCQs and just do a good number from now on. If I feel I understand the concepts well enough, I'll just move on. But the key is being honest with myself and taking the time to break down the info if I'm struggling with something.

    I just finished the Sims for Ch.10 and they helped me understand hedges a lot better just by attempting to do them, getting them wrong, and then reviewing the solution. Who knew Sims were THAT beneficial…Not me!

    #399570
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I think I am going to need more adderal.

    I start class tonight. I take the exam 2/26. So here is how I am walking into the class:

    I had gone through the entire book and did all of the notes that were in the becker EBook. I made flashcards for every chapter. I have not worked any MCQs yet. I figured I would start them tomorrow.

    SO I plan on doing two lectures this week and there respective multiple choice between now and Friday. Saturday will be a progress test day. Sunday I will be going through the MCQs I got wrong in both lectures. This cycle will repeat for the remainder of the next two months and I have 2 full weeks of review set aside.

    What do you guys think?

    #399571
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    @BlufinCPA:

    Sounds good…just like the majority of study plans out there…the key is to STICK WITH IT! And I can tell you right now, there are going to be times where you want/need to spend more time on certain chapters/topics. You need to make a decision whether it will be better to “get those chapters/topics down” before moving on, or just keeping with your study plan and then making sure to focus on your trouble spots later…

    this was always one of my problems while studying…good luck!

    #399572
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    @BluefinCPA sounds good.

    Its important to point out though that everyone learns & absorbs differently. What I think is enough, may not be “enough” for you. My advice is that every step along the way be honest and ask yourself if you really KNOW the material. The progress tests should help with that. If not, slow down, review and if necessary reschedule.

    #399573
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    @ CPABirthday – You are 100% correct. STICKING to and DOING all the work is the tough part. Anyone can compile a study plan, but those of us who hold strong will be the ones to pass. I have yet to speak to someone who said “Oh that CPA exam….piece of cake.”

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