[Q3] FAR Study Group 2014 - Page 149

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  • #599712
    D C
    Member

    in past two days, i have taken 2 practice tests… i learned that I need to do a better job of reading the questions. I think with the pressure to complete MCQs to leave enough time for SIMs is forcing me to move quickly, which is good. But when I review the tests its not so much that I don't know the topics or how to solve them but I didn't focus enough on exactly what they are stating in the facts or asking about. They are making the different of 3-4 questions per section.

    I have also learned that even though I get stuck on a few MCQs in each section I'm still managing to finish the three MCQ testlests with at least 1 hour left for SIMs. Gonna work on getting this up to 1 hr 15 mins at least for SIMs.

    I have done one becker which was killer and one ninja which wasn't as bad but I missed easy points cause of not focusing on the questions.

    today just going for around 150-200 MCQs and review….then another practice test tomorrow am…

    B - 80
    A - 71, 67, 77
    R - 71, 77
    F - 72, 77
    DONE!!
    Becker Self-study all the way! Did use Ninja Notes & Audio for FAR.

    #599713
    jpowell31
    Participant

    looking back i wish i was more prepared for the last exam – it was very fair and relatively simple considering.. and i was only 11 points off and barely got through 2/3 the material. this time around i'm wondering how i even pulled that off and am pretty sure i'll get a monster exam and there will be tears.

    crushing bonds, leases and pensions today.

    #599714
    D C
    Member

    @HopefulCPA0601

    I noticed you just started 3 hours ago, how ware u done already? did you only do MCQs….I suggest you slow down.. take ur time with these questions…thats what is killing me at least…(as I just posted about)

    B - 80
    A - 71, 67, 77
    R - 71, 77
    F - 72, 77
    DONE!!
    Becker Self-study all the way! Did use Ninja Notes & Audio for FAR.

    #599715
    D C
    Member

    @jpowell… yeah I feel yah.. I was off by 3 points.. and the test i got that day at least in my mind was “much easier” than expected. I was actually really confident coming out of the exam…. I did score strong on all sections except one and sims

    but yea I pray for the same/similar exam as last time… I know I can do it this time…lol

    B - 80
    A - 71, 67, 77
    R - 71, 77
    F - 72, 77
    DONE!!
    Becker Self-study all the way! Did use Ninja Notes & Audio for FAR.

    #599716

    @dc – im going to go back and review all the questions i got wrong. I left myself 1:45 for the sims and got stuck on two and was just spinning my wheels. I want to spend about 45 minutes per booklet so that I have time for simulations, but you are right if i just fly through Im going to miss some points just by skipping through important information in a question.

    In my opinion, i thought the ninja practice exam is way easier than wiley. I'm going to review what i got wrong, go through my notes on key topics im still stuck on, do aicpa released questions and then go over a few extra multiple choice questions tonight. Doing the becker final exam tomorrow.

    BEC: 65 - 79* - 84 DONE
    AUD: 65 - 76 DONE
    REG: 63 - 77 DONE
    FAR: 65 - 63 - 67 - 69 - 73 - 71 - 83 DONE

    Becker Notes & Flashcards, Wiley Test Bank, Ninja MCQ

    #599717
    jpowell31
    Participant

    i could definitely nail the exam i got. but that would be luck in my favor….not something i've had much of on these exams!! even looking at about 1/4 of the becker sims which are normally easier i'm like — please don't let this happen to me.

    my luck will be an east coast hurricane next week. i think if that were to happen this time i'd reschedule for end of Aug instead of pleading with them. i could use another couple weeks i think 🙁

    #599718
    jpowell31
    Participant

    i wonder how much of a correlation there is with CPA exam canditate numbers or fails with the number of people looking for/new to taking anti-anxiety meds!

    #599719

    Which of the following is true about biological assets under IFRS?

    A Biological assets are only found in Biotech companies.

    B Biological assets must be valued at cost.

    C Biological assets are living animals or plants and must be disclosed as a separate item on the balance sheet.

    D Biological assets do not generally have future economic benefits.

    Is this serious? This is a stupid question in my opinion and should not be on the exam! (angry face)

    BEC: 65 - 79* - 84 DONE
    AUD: 65 - 76 DONE
    REG: 63 - 77 DONE
    FAR: 65 - 63 - 67 - 69 - 73 - 71 - 83 DONE

    Becker Notes & Flashcards, Wiley Test Bank, Ninja MCQ

    #599720

    Miro Co. began business on January, 2, year 2. Miro used the double-declining balance method of depreciation for financial statement purposes for its building, and the straight-line method for income taxes. On January 16, year 4, Miro elected to switch to the straight-line method for both financial statement and tax purposes. The building cost $240,000 in year 2, which has an estimated useful life of 16 years and no salvage value. Data related to the building is as follows:

    Year…….Double-declining……..Straight line

    Year 2…..$30,000………………..$15,000

    Year 3….. 26,250…………………15,000

    Miro’s tax rate is 40%. Which of the following statements is correct?

    A There should be no reduction in Miro’s deferred tax liabilities or deferred tax assets in year 4.

    B Miro’s deferred tax liability should be reduced by $1,875 in year 4.

    C Miro’s deferred tax asset should be reduced by $10,500 in year 4.

    D Miro’s deferred tax asset should be decreased by $750 in year 4. (correct answer)

    >> i don't understand how they get answer D. How do you get $750?

    BEC: 65 - 79* - 84 DONE
    AUD: 65 - 76 DONE
    REG: 63 - 77 DONE
    FAR: 65 - 63 - 67 - 69 - 73 - 71 - 83 DONE

    Becker Notes & Flashcards, Wiley Test Bank, Ninja MCQ

    #599721
    CPA50
    Participant

    I'm spending a fortune on Bach Flower Remedies for anxiety. It's homeopathic, but not cheap!

    Just scored 85% until I hit…BONDS! Bonds will be the death of me. Anyone have general bond info/help/resource that's easy and maybe illustrative and color-coded ;)??

    AUD 88 (expired), 80 retake
    FAR 64,69,67,73,67,73,73,73, August 3
    REG 75 (expired) September 7
    BEC 72, 77

    The adventure continues...

    #599722
    jstay
    Participant

    cpa50, i scored an 83 yesterday on bonds in becker. what are you having trouble with?

    #599723
    CPA50
    Participant

    So sad, I don't even really know what my biggest problem is with bonds. I just got a bond retirement question wrong because I couldn't remember how how to calculate it.

    (Face + premium – costs) – purchase price of buyback = gain

    For some reason it isn't sticking. Maybe if I do 100 bond MCQ it will sink in somewhere.

    AUD 88 (expired), 80 retake
    FAR 64,69,67,73,67,73,73,73, August 3
    REG 75 (expired) September 7
    BEC 72, 77

    The adventure continues...

    #599724
    jpowell31
    Participant

    it stuck at some point and then i redo the questions a week later and it's all gone. this doesn't bode well for me at all…

    #599725
    jpowell31
    Participant

    @cpahopeful – i'm getting $865 :S so i'd probably just have guessed. i feel like i don't know ANYTHING 🙁

    #599726

    i actually didnt do as bad on sims as wiley first told me i did. just because i put 0's in journal entries instead of NV it marked it all wrong. i realy REALLY REALLY hope the real exam has some sort of better way to test our answer.

    @jpowell – im feeling the same, panic has set in and as we get closer to exam day i feel like im suddenly have amnesia

    BEC: 65 - 79* - 84 DONE
    AUD: 65 - 76 DONE
    REG: 63 - 77 DONE
    FAR: 65 - 63 - 67 - 69 - 73 - 71 - 83 DONE

    Becker Notes & Flashcards, Wiley Test Bank, Ninja MCQ

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