[jayelcee85]

Hi, y’all! I sit for FAR in November and I’m trying to decide which study material to go with. I have it narrowed down to Becker or Yaegar. I like Yaeger because of the low cost, but I’ve heard loads of awesome reviews with how successful Becker is. I am definitely a hands-on learner. I can’t read and read and read and absorb. Any suggestions from those who have passed this exam?

Thanks!

FAR-11.12.11

[jimboace88]

I've heard that Yeager is far more instructive in nature than Becker. I'm using Becker right now (taking FAR on the 27th) and while I have hated every second of it, I think it's probably going to give me a fair shot at passing.

I just wrapped up my final review of the first section of financial and I feel confident. I'll be starting my review of the second section soon. Here's some pros and cons I can think of off the top of my head:

Pros:

– A lot of multiple choice questions and simulations available for you to work on/practice

– Consistent organization throughout the book

– The software can generate a study plan for you

– The “Becker promise” which lets you repeat the course tuition free if you fail

Cons:

– The lectures are boring (but I'm sure that's true of any review course)

– The depth of the questions is significantly more complex than the detail covered in the lectures

– The cost is very high (although depending on your work situation, maybe you have a firm that can subsidize the cost)

I know I probably should be all gung-ho about Becker and talk it up as the best review course because it's starting to work for me, but different things work for everyone and just because so many people tell stories about how wonderful Becker is doesn't mean everyone who uses it will pass. Going into Becker, I was very hyped up about it because my college professors hailed it as if it were some Godly creation–imagine my disappointment when I started to find even the slightest imperfections!

FAR 07/27/11 - 87
AUD 10/01/11 - 85
BEC 11/15/11 - 87
REG 01/03/12 - 92

[jayelcee85]

Thanks for the response! I'm really leaning towards Yaeger, but I'm still a little torn. My college professor actually talks down on Becker. He says it's good, but it's not as good as what you have to pay for it. Unfortunately, I do not work for a firm, so I'm not offered any kind of discounts.

FAR-11.12.11

[jimboace88]

I think that somehow someone at my college must have had some kind of business relationship with Becker that they wanted to keep going, because it's definitely not as good as the pedestal it was held up on. It's helping me through FAR, but in the long term I have heard that Becker is significantly less good on REG and BEC. I'm hoping I can manage to pass all four parts with just Becker because I got it on a scholarship.

For you it sounds like Yeager may actually be the better bet. I've been told they go as far as writing things out on a whiteboard in their video lectures and that they work a lot of examples.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

FAR 07/27/11 - 87
AUD 10/01/11 - 85
BEC 11/15/11 - 87
REG 01/03/12 - 92

[IwannaBaCPA]

Becker was paid for by my firm, so that is what I am using…

I thought it was great for FAR, I still struggled, but I passed…

I thought it missed the mark for BEC, I really struggled on the exam with stuff from outer space, but I passed…

I am using it for Audit right now and think it is great! I hope to add another pass to my list (sitting 7-26).

REG will be next and I plan to supplement it with NINJA and maybe something else that is cheap…I am basing this on what I have heard so many others on this forum say…

Overall, I think Becker is well organized and has not failed me yet. Watch Jeff's latest RevYOU video where he offers advice on how to choose the right course for you…each one has lead candidates to success, its just a matter of finding the one that will be the right fit for you…

GOOD LUCK!

BEC: 79 - April 2011
FAR: 78 - May 2011
AUD: 81 - May 2012
REG: 79 - October 2012
Ethics: Passed - March 2013
I am finally DONE!

[Zizoty]

I would buy Yaeger and use the extra money for Gleim test bank or Jeff's notes. GL

AUD - 83 Feb11
REG - 75 May11
BEC - 73 July11 84 Oct11
FAR - 63 Aug11 76 Feb12 I'M DONE!!!!!

[ROACH]

I went with Yaeger. But i'm telling you both Phil and Cindy are annoying (their voices). They don't go through every single detail.. just the stuff you need to know to pass (to pass, not score high).

I'm not sure if the lectures are helpful to justify the cost.. they do help though. But the stuff you really need are the MCQ's which Yaeger gives you the Wiley books and test bank (all this can be bought separate though for way cheaper); however, throughout the lectures Cindy and Phil works out the problems and explain the answers in the Wiley books.. which are definitely helpful.

I did hear Becker was the best.. and it probably is. But if you're on a budget (we all are) then just go with the cheapest you can find. Do your research thoroughly though.. If I didn't buy Yaeger already.. I might have went with something else.. I donno.

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

[kat-pgh]

One of the blogs on the home page gave a good description between Becker and Yeager. I've never done Becker, but if they're going to read me the book via a power point, no thanks. Yes, the Yeager DVD's, which you can demo on their website, actually teach. They fill in the gaps where the book has basic examples. The book shows A, the answer is D, sometimes I need the math on the in between, Yeager teaches that. I can read the book myself. I will scan it before or after the DVD. Or scan a section, run the DVD then read a bit more thoroughly. The MCQ give you the fine tuned details and practice. The DVD's give you understanding and focus on topics.

B - Passed 10/10
A - (4/12 with 18 months expiring...fingers crossed!)
R - Passed 02/12
F - Passed 08/11

[HazeEastwood]

I think if you're recently out of school. Becker is a good option but the price hurts your pockets. If you aren't fresh out of college I'd recommend Yaeger. I think they explain things very well.

FAR-81
BEC-84
AUD-91
REG-89

[RedRage00]

I like Yaeger. This is my first exam so I'll have to see if it works! I like how they actually teach the material instead of just telling you what to highlight or read the book like I've heard Becker does. I watched the lecture videos and then I just jumped into the MCQs. I was able to put what I learned in the videos to work on the MCQs and so far so good. I take my test Sunday!

Texas CPA
Licensed, March 2012

[SoCalCPA]

I don't think Becker is as boring as some people say. You can see that the instructors are trying to emphasize certain things and change their tones to “try” to make it more entertaining.

With that being said, you can make accounting sound so fun…

B - (4/2012)
A - (5/2012)
R - (1/2012) Done!
F - (10/2011) Done!

[killaking]

Use yeager and get the wiley testbank, I got becker and there are just somethings they dont explain well for example ratios.

FAR: 7/17/10 missed exam FML reschedule 8/29/10-77 EPIC!
REG: 5/31/11-73 SMH, 8/31/11-85
BEC: 4/15/10-72 : retake 10/3/10-80
AUD: 11/28/10-74, 02/27/11-71 FML, 8/1/11-80
Ethics 10/22/22-80, retake 11/28/11 - 88

[killaking]

and also i want to add yeager gives you crams for free whn you buy parts in 2 and the crams work.

FAR: 7/17/10 missed exam FML reschedule 8/29/10-77 EPIC!
REG: 5/31/11-73 SMH, 8/31/11-85
BEC: 4/15/10-72 : retake 10/3/10-80
AUD: 11/28/10-74, 02/27/11-71 FML, 8/1/11-80
Ethics 10/22/22-80, retake 11/28/11 - 88

[jayelcee85]

Thanks everyone! I think I've pretty much made up my mind on Yaeger. Does the Wiley test bank come with it or is that something extra I need to buy?

FAR-11.12.11

[killaking]

it comes with it

FAR: 7/17/10 missed exam FML reschedule 8/29/10-77 EPIC!
REG: 5/31/11-73 SMH, 8/31/11-85
BEC: 4/15/10-72 : retake 10/3/10-80
AUD: 11/28/10-74, 02/27/11-71 FML, 8/1/11-80
Ethics 10/22/22-80, retake 11/28/11 - 88

[Sherrid]

A friend of mine told me she bought Becker on Ebay for less than 1/2 the price (after I had paid full price)

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