[matt]

I’m using CPAexcel to prepare for FAR. The program goes pretty far into the minute details of pensions.

Is that something that is heavily tested on the exam? I assumed that wasn’t a heavily tested area.

FAR: 89
BEC: 88
REG: 81
AUD: 76

CPAexcel, NINJA 10 point combo, & NINJA MCQ

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[Micky]

You should know the basics of it, know the formula. Journal entries are fairly basic, but be familiar with them.

REG-89 (08/26/13)
FAR-91 (10/28/13)
BEC-87 (11/25/13)
AUD-96 (01/06/14)
Ethics-92 (12/08/13)
CPA Licensed

[Micky]

You should know the basics of it, know the formula. Journal entries are fairly basic, but be familiar with them.

REG-89 (08/26/13)
FAR-91 (10/28/13)
BEC-87 (11/25/13)
AUD-96 (01/06/14)
Ethics-92 (12/08/13)
CPA Licensed

[Anonymous]

know how to calculate pension expense and PBO at the very least

[Anonymous]

know how to calculate pension expense and PBO at the very least

[Anonymous]

and pension liability

[Anonymous]

and pension liability

[Anonymous]

It's all fair game! Whether or not someone else saw 1 question or 30 questions on the topic does not mean that you will. No two tests are alike. I took FAR 8 times. It was my first pass (76) and my last pass (85), yes I passed that beast twice! No two tests were alike. Just remember that if something in on the Content Outline, it's fair game on the exam.

[Anonymous]

It's all fair game! Whether or not someone else saw 1 question or 30 questions on the topic does not mean that you will. No two tests are alike. I took FAR 8 times. It was my first pass (76) and my last pass (85), yes I passed that beast twice! No two tests were alike. Just remember that if something in on the Content Outline, it's fair game on the exam.

[popzvegas88]

I'd definitely know hte PBO and how to calculate periodic pension expense. If for no other reason, it could come up as a SIM question and effect you more than 1 or 2 MCQs.

10/13/13 - FAR *PASSED* 76
12/01/13 - AUD *PASSED* 84
01/09/14 - BEC *PASSED* 84
02/27/14 - REG *PASSED* 81

[popzvegas88]

I'd definitely know hte PBO and how to calculate periodic pension expense. If for no other reason, it could come up as a SIM question and effect you more than 1 or 2 MCQs.

10/13/13 - FAR *PASSED* 76
12/01/13 - AUD *PASSED* 84
01/09/14 - BEC *PASSED* 84
02/27/14 - REG *PASSED* 81

[Anonymous]

Do not underestimate FAR. Could you survive a SIM on pensions complete with journal entries?

[Anonymous]

Do not underestimate FAR. Could you survive a SIM on pensions complete with journal entries?

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