[rudy201]

Hello. I wanted to know if anyone has study tips on studying calculations for CPA exams. I am learning the concept but once I see numbers I tend to blank out on knowing the calculation. Do you make flashcards with formulars? Any tip would be appreciated.

[MustPass1988]

I typically create a word document with all the calculations. I print off 4-5 copies, do the first one from the book as an “answer key” and then do the rest on my own trying to memorize it. It helps tremendously.

AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
REG: PASSED [83]
FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

[MustPass1988]

I typically create a word document with all the calculations. I print off 4-5 copies, do the first one from the book as an “answer key” and then do the rest on my own trying to memorize it. It helps tremendously.

AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
REG: PASSED [83]
FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

[How many letters do you need]

It could be just because they have all been burned into my memory, but understanding what they are trying to do on a conceptual level is critical. Also, if you've noticed, there are key words that lead you in the right direction. “Turnover” calcs usually have to do with sales or some sales equivelant factor (COGS, for example in Inventory turnover). “Return” calculations usually refer to Net Income. In the world of BEC, a lot of the cost variances and allocations become much easier if you can understand what they are trying to tell you. If you really have a strong understanding of what they are doing and how they are doing it, but still having issues, then I suppose memorization is best but I would use it as a last resort….

MBA,CMA,CPA, CFF?, ABV?

[How many letters do you need]

It could be just because they have all been burned into my memory, but understanding what they are trying to do on a conceptual level is critical. Also, if you've noticed, there are key words that lead you in the right direction. “Turnover” calcs usually have to do with sales or some sales equivelant factor (COGS, for example in Inventory turnover). “Return” calculations usually refer to Net Income. In the world of BEC, a lot of the cost variances and allocations become much easier if you can understand what they are trying to tell you. If you really have a strong understanding of what they are doing and how they are doing it, but still having issues, then I suppose memorization is best but I would use it as a last resort….

MBA,CMA,CPA, CFF?, ABV?

[rudy201]

Thanks guys. Far just has so much info.

[rudy201]

Thanks guys. Far just has so much info.

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