[jeff]

Welcome to the Q2 2016 CPA Exam Study Group for FAR.

Some BLITZ videos to help your exams: https://www.another71.com/ninja-blitz

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

[MaLoTu]

@patel … I was wondering the same thing.

Becker is having a live seminar on Wednesday … here is where to register

I would like to know more about DRS, also. I guess you have also been reading about people having 2-4 DRS sims.

Yes, Gov/NFP is as tested as they claim it is.

Yes to the JE, also.

[Just3Letters]

Patel,

The AICPA has a practice test with 5 MC and 5 SIMS. One of the Sims is a practice DRS

https://apps.aicpa.org/CBTeSampleTest/SampleTestStart.html

I initially had issues with the website because the AICPA is not with the times at all and requires internet explorer to access the test. Also, your computer font has to be at 100%. I've never changed mine and it was at 125%.

Anyways, despite the weird flukes, it's a good practice and shows the “exact” layout and feel of the test

FAR- 81
REG- 81
BEC- Aug 22, 2016
AUD- TBD

[patelhj1]

@Just3Letters I have taken the CPA test before and passed both BEC & REG so I'm familiar with them exam layout. However I keep reading about the new addition of DRS so I want to practice those in particular

BEC 78 08/2015
REG 71 11/2015, RETAKE 83 01/2016
FAR 75! 5/2016
AUD ? 8/2016

Becker with Nonstop NINJA MCQ
Google most difficult professional exam

[Just3Letters]

do the DRS on the practice test. I don't know where else you can practice yet

FAR- 81
REG- 81
BEC- Aug 22, 2016
AUD- TBD

[KJ]

So, I have not studied since Thursday and today is Tuesday. I have to cover my last topic NFP so if I finished it in next 2-3 days then I will have about 14 days for review. Is that going to be enough time for review?

FAR - August 2016
AUD - September 2016
REG - October 2016
BEC - November 2016

Remember: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

[patelhj1]

Kanwal thats about what I had left in review, I originally planned on 3 weeks but I got extremely sick and just recovered. I'm hoping 14 days is enough review. Best of luck

BEC 78 08/2015
REG 71 11/2015, RETAKE 83 01/2016
FAR 75! 5/2016
AUD ? 8/2016

Becker with Nonstop NINJA MCQ
Google most difficult professional exam

[Just3Letters]

Kanwal,

It's really not about time. We all need breaks sometimes just for an excuse to be human and normal for a weekend :/

But from what I've heard, most people score 10 or so points better on average than Becker practice tests and typically better overall than Becker MC.

If you feel that you have been consistently passing on new mc questions I would say just focus on any trouble areas. The best decision I made was to skip Starbucks for a couple weeks and get the $45 Ninja MC program because it automatically focuses on your trouble areas and gives you the best feedback of any program I've used (Becker, WTB, Ninja)

P.S. you should do Reg next so we can make the chat room enjoyable over there!

FAR- 81
REG- 81
BEC- Aug 22, 2016
AUD- TBD

[KJ]

Thanks @ patelhj1 and Just3letters for the feedback!!

just3…I am planning to take AUD because it is still somewhat fresh. The last class I took before starting CPA was for Auditing. Don't worry I will visit you in REG time to time and still make it enjoyable!!

FAR - August 2016
AUD - September 2016
REG - October 2016
BEC - November 2016

Remember: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

[Spartans92]

Just3, coincidentally I am sitting at starbucks studying for BEC. I am spending way too much here but it feels weird not to buy a coffee.. It is the only place around me that opens as early as 5AM.

Hope to catch ya in REG after my BEC.

BEC- PASS

[MaLoTu]

My nine year old is playing video games and I keep hearing him reciting parts of the rap Peter Olinto does in the F4 lecture. He is looking at the phone and I hear “do your taxes like you just dont care” … OMG, lol

[Spartans92]

Haha.. I dont recall any rapping in F4. But that is pretty hilarious! He is definitely a future Accountant/CPA! Well on his way to be a CPA.

BEC- PASS

[MaLoTu]

It is the one where he says when I say CP you say A … it is with the fixed assets section. I am sure this is making quite the impression on him!

[patelhj1]

Kanwal I will be joining you in the AUD next.

I'm not sure if I will immediately be moving on to AUD because on my previous BEC & REG attempts I usually studied the same material till I got my passing result before moving on to next section. Knowing FAR is the most difficult I will definitely be studying till my results come?

Thoughts?

BEC 78 08/2015
REG 71 11/2015, RETAKE 83 01/2016
FAR 75! 5/2016
AUD ? 8/2016

Becker with Nonstop NINJA MCQ
Google most difficult professional exam

[Just3Letters]

Kanwal, you will be there soon anyways! I often spend many hours at Starbucks just because it's the best place to study haha

Patel,

I'm feeling confident but I'm going to move on either way because even if you kept studying you have to wait until July to take FAR again and you could have done an entire section by then which helps the confidence thing 🙂

Personal preference though!

FAR- 81
REG- 81
BEC- Aug 22, 2016
AUD- TBD

[Just3Letters]

If somebody were to ask you, how is a change in depreciation method reported?

Would you say:

A. Change in estimate
B. Change in principle inseparable from change in estimate

FAR- 81
REG- 81
BEC- Aug 22, 2016
AUD- TBD

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