FAR Study Group Q1 2016 - Page 55

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  • March 16, 2016 at 1:54 am #746741
    JenM76
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    Hello everyone,

    I have just started studying for the FAR with Becker. I finished F1, and just did the simulations. I had major issues with the spreadsheet function. There was a sim dealing with the Size Test for segment reporting, and I wanted to plunk the numbers into the spreadsheet, do a quick =sum(a1:a9), then =sum(b1:b9), then =sum(a1:b1) etc (you see where I am going). I could NOT get it to work. Then, when I just did =a1+a2+a3 (yadda), the number was wrong. I also couldn't just copy/paste the formula over to the next column. So, what gives with the spreadsheet function? Am I just better off plunking away on the provided calculator (and running the risk of missing or miskeying a number)? Any help to figure this out before my exam (which is in May so I have plenty of time) would be much appreciated.

    Jen

    BEC 2/25/2016 <70 (GRRRRRRR) - Retake in early 2017
    FAR 5/31/2016
    AUD 8/25/2016
    REG 10/27/2016

    March 16, 2016 at 2:45 am #746742
    Operation_CPA
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    @JenM76 From what I have read, the spreadsheet on the exam/in Becker does not act as a “normal” Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. From my experience it works with basic additions and subtractions (when you enter an equal sign in the cell). Anything else I recommend using the calculator.

    Someone correct me if I am wrong.

    March 16, 2016 at 6:15 am #746743
    marqzho
    Participant

    JenM76

    Spreadsheet provided in the exam is a piece of crap. Don't bother try it. AICPA are trying to implement Excel but I don't think we can see it in any 2016 exam. 🙂

    REG 90
    FAR 95
    AUD 98
    BEC 84

    March 16, 2016 at 7:21 pm #746744
    Spartans92
    Participant

    Hey, do you guys suggest focusing on Ninja MCQ during final review week or should I do the Becker Questions the 2nd time?Im ambivalent which one to go with. I really hope to pass FAR in April. Thanks for any feedback.

    BEC- PASS

    March 16, 2016 at 9:34 pm #746745
    marqzho
    Participant

    If you did all Becker MCQ in the ” right way “, there is no point to re-do them again.

    REG 90
    FAR 95
    AUD 98
    BEC 84

    March 16, 2016 at 10:59 pm #746746
    mckan514w
    Participant

    FAR is kicking my A$$ today- I can not seem to get one single question correct on PP&E (okay slight exaggeration)- don't know whether I should spend another day on it or move on and come back to it…any advice? Grrrrrrr

    and they ask me why I drink...

    FAR- 61-next time I'll ask for lube instead of a calculator
    REG-75- Never been so happy to see such a low grade
    BEC- 8/11
    AUD- 9/2

    March 16, 2016 at 11:17 pm #746747
    keyonda21
    Member

    Where should I begin? I started my CPA journey from May 2009 and I have attempted all four exams over 15 times in total. I finally passed AUD August 2014 and was so motivated to complete the others. That was far from happening. As you imagine, I have lost AUD FEB 2016, so I am back to square one. I was thinking about doing FAR MAY 2016 but I have not started studying. Any pointers? I feel like I am to move on from CPA and do something else (not sure what, as I need CPA for my job).
    #verydemotivated

    March 17, 2016 at 12:23 am #746748
    marqzho
    Participant

    keyonda21
    have you taken any section after you passed AUD?

    REG 90
    FAR 95
    AUD 98
    BEC 84

    March 17, 2016 at 12:25 am #746749
    marqzho
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    mckan514w

    PPE are relatively easy and important in FAR. You can't miss them. What is the biggest problem when you did PPE MCQ?

    REG 90
    FAR 95
    AUD 98
    BEC 84

    March 17, 2016 at 12:35 am #746750
    Spartans92
    Participant

    Thanks marqzho. I did the becker MCQ once and averaged in the 60's and some in 70's depending on the topics. I was just unsure whether there would be benefits to do them the second time. I will probably hit Ninja instead then.

    BEC- PASS

    March 17, 2016 at 12:43 am #746751
    JenM76
    Participant

    @Operation_CPA


    @marqzho

    Thanks for the input on the spreadsheet function. That really blows that it can't even do a simple sum function. What use is it to have it available for use then? Just a waist of time. Anyway, guess I am stuck with the calculator then.

    BEC 2/25/2016 <70 (GRRRRRRR) - Retake in early 2017
    FAR 5/31/2016
    AUD 8/25/2016
    REG 10/27/2016

    March 17, 2016 at 12:55 am #746752
    marqzho
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    JenM76

    Actually it did simple sum function. It's just crap when compared with Excel. Don't expect too much. Simple calculator is your best friend 🙂

    REG 90
    FAR 95
    AUD 98
    BEC 84

    March 17, 2016 at 12:59 am #746753
    marqzho
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    Spartans92

    For me, I tend to just remember the answer when I did MCQ the second time. And also it is a good indicator when you try Ninja MCQ.

    REG 90
    FAR 95
    AUD 98
    BEC 84

    March 17, 2016 at 2:52 am #746754
    Operation_CPA
    Participant

    @marqzho

    I am almost done with Becker and definitely thinking of purchasing NINJA MCQ's for the sole reason of seeing different questions. I feel like at times I am tending to remember the answer as well, which may be a false sense of confidence (I hope not at least).

    I finish F10 this week and was wondering the best strategy for final review. Obviously tons of progress tests, but is the investment in ninja worth it? I sit April 14th so I have plenty of time, just want to make sure I utilize it.

    March 17, 2016 at 4:02 am #746755
    marqzho
    Participant

    it's just 47 bucks. Does it even count as investment lol??

    REG 90
    FAR 95
    AUD 98
    BEC 84

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