[SIMSLAYER]

Just wanted to thank Gary at Yaeger. I put my trust (and $) in him to get me past Audit. I found out I got a 92 yesterday, so 2 down and 2 more to go.

Gary is a no-nonsense type of instructor. He is knowledgable and genuine, without a lot of fluff. No antics or crazy behavior, just to the point (information you need to know and what approach to take).

Now, on to BEC…

FAR- 81
AUD- 93
BEC- 79
REG-

[Anonymous]

Yeah, he's the man. I wish he taught all the sections of the Yaeger courses. He's better than Phil and Cindy, IMHO.

[ppierce]

they're all equally great.

FAR 80
REG 76
AUD 85
BEC 85
Ethics 98
DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[VetTechToCPA]

That's awesome Simslayer. I just took audit yesterday, and I used Yaeger. I'll find out in a few weeks how I did. I don't need as high a score as you, but I'm hoping Gary helped me pass too. Also, I agree with all of you. I like Gary's style. I was warned ahead of time that he might seem dry, but I actually prefer watching him to Phil with REG. I just got my study materials for BEC, so I'll find out soon if Cindy is as good as I hear.

FAR - 80
REG - 82
AUD - 92
BEC - 81
Ethics - 100

[nray8211]

I just started aud this week with Gary so this is great to hear. Do you go back and read the chapters or just the specific areas he talked about and mc questions he recommends? I already passed far using Yeager so I have a decent routine already but am interested in your approach. Thanks.

FAR - 80
AUD - 78
REG - 78
BEC - 84

Materials - Yaeger Home Study, Ninja Notes

Done!

[nray8211]

By the way, I like Cindy's approach a lot. Not a big Phil fan though.

FAR - 80
AUD - 78
REG - 78
BEC - 84

Materials - Yaeger Home Study, Ninja Notes

Done!

[Anonymous]

Yeah, I'm not crazy about Phil. He's reads too much.

[ROACH]

Haven't taken AUD yet.. but yeah Gary is the man. I watched half his lecture until I decided ima take BEC first.

btw, Cindy is hands down the most annoying person I've ever encountered on the face of this planet. She reads from the Wiley book and doesn't narrow down topics (which is understandable I guess) but I notice Gary puts a lot of emphasis on topics he believes you will see.

OP did you study with Yaeger 2011 or 2012? I'm hoping there isn't much that changed because I'm taking AUD next. I have 2011.

BEC: 66 | 69 | 7/23/2013
AUD: 8/28/2013
REG:
FAR:

[Ridefast600]

I heard the aud 2011 is unchanged for 2012. I saw it on the yaeger facebook page. Plus i just took audit a few weeks ago and used the 2011 stuff. And passed.

BEC. 81
AUD. 72, 78
REG. 87
FAR 76

After 6 long months, I AM A CPA! Good luck to all!

[Anonymous]

Gary is awesome. Knows his stuff and it shows. Not to call anyone out, but you can clearly tell which instructors “know” their stuff and which ones must prep themselves throughout the videos on what they are going to say.

To answer someones question about reading from the book, Gary says do not just read the book and I would agree. If you need specific help in an area, read it, but no point at all in going cover to cover in Wiley for AUD. Much better off with MCQ's and notes from the videos.

[SIMSLAYER]

nray8211- I definately did not go back and read the chapters, but I did go to the to the book if I felt I just wasn't getting the full understanding of something. I, like you, took FAR first using Yaeger. I failed the first time, and detirmined that I simply did not do enough MC and SIM practice questions. I put in the time with the videos and notes, and I did the Yeager recommended MCs and SIMs. However, I did not do any additional ones. For my second attempt, I purchased the Wiley online test bank and added that to my arsonal. That did the trick. I went from a 60 to an 81.

For audit, I ended up going through the videos twice (because there are not that many as compared to FAR). I watched, took notes, attempted the MCs and SIMS before Gary gave the anwers, etc. At the same time, I would do daily sets of Wiley online MCs and SIMs (20-30 questions at a time) while at work. I would do a set in the morning before I started working, do a set on my lunch break, etc. I made sure to do many different combinations for my sets. Finally, I did all of the questions in the back of the Wiley book twice over (AICPA released and the Testlets) and made sure to hit the little AICPA practice exam in order to regain the feeling of the actual exam/software.

For me, the keys seem to be repetition and maximum exposure to a variety of problems. What I did sounds like a lot, but it was really very manageable. I did it over a 2 month period (which included Chrismas and all that) and lived a fairly normal existence. I wasn't locked away in a room, rejecting all social invitations, etc.

FAR- 81
AUD- 93
BEC- 79
REG-

[nray8211]

Great feedback SIMSLAYER. When I took FAR, I primarily focused on the multiple choice problems recommended by Yaeger, although I did do a few practice tests from the Wiley Test Bank on my final few study days. I think my approach will be pretty similar for AUD, but I'm going to focus more on Book/Wiley MC as my main source of studying. I think I spent a bit too much time making handouts/outlines for FAR and not sure it was warranted. I'm hoping to continue positive momentum!

FAR - 80
AUD - 78
REG - 78
BEC - 84

Materials - Yaeger Home Study, Ninja Notes

Done!

[nray8211]

Crown Royal, are you taking REG using Yaeger? If so, did you have a lot of tax knowledge prior to your studies and how do you like the material?

FAR - 80
AUD - 78
REG - 78
BEC - 84

Materials - Yaeger Home Study, Ninja Notes

Done!

[whatkey]

holy crap…this guy was one of my teachers in undergrad, never realized he was teaching Yeager! Well, I know where I'll go now if Becker doesn't work out..

Using Becker, Ninja Notes, and CpaReviewForFree

FAR - 87 (2/17)
REG - 89 (4/21)
AUD - 89 (5/31)
BEC - 89 (7/11)

[Anonymous]

@nray8211 I had one season of tax at a firm but don't think it has helped to much. I only gave myself 5 weeks for REG, got sick one week, and feel very under prepared. I'm not the biggest Phil fan as far as teacher, didn't like him for FAR, really don't like him for 40 hours of REG. But I still think it is effective.

I'm scoring 60-70% still on MCQ's, which is scaring me, but I think it is still more me than the teaching. Really rushed the material. Test in 5 days, we'll see how it goes.

[Anonymous]

So glad I went with Yaeger for Audit! Gary really knows his stuff!

[Author]

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