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I guess later is better than NEVER! I have finally decided to start studying and attempt the CPA Exam. I just wanted some feedback and most importantly, a support system! I know it’s going to be tough, so I am preparing myself emotionally over the next few weeks until I start my mental preparation with my study materials. That’s a bit of a dilemma in itself – I can’t figure out which study materials to buy….especially since everything is changing in 2011! Can someone answer these questions for me? Tell me what you are going to do?
1. Is Becker worth the $ – I have one income and don’t have a lot of money to spare if I can get by with something else; however, I do want study materials that are very thorough and will present material as if I am very unfamiliar with it. I want to pass. If it takes $3k of study materials to pass within the first or second attempt, I will be okay with that – I just want it to be money well spent.
2. How many hours per week should be devoted to studying?
3. Are people taking the new 2011 tests more like guinea pigs and have a better chance of passing? Maybe grading standards won’t be as high?? Or is that just my wishful thinking….
4. Are they changing the format of the exam because they expect that this will improve pass rates? I know I already stand a slim chance at passing – like most anyone on their first go ’round – just trying to figure out if these changes will make things that much harder.
4. Which section should I take first – what order should I take them in? I’m afraid if I take a harder one first (I know – they are all tough) that I will get discouraged if I fail and/or score really low.
5. Even if I decide to go with Becker, how do I know they (or any other study materials I may purchase) have accurately depicted the changes to the exam in their materials? Since they don’t have previous exams or people who have previously taken the new exam to relay information back to them, how will their updates be what we’d need to prepare for the new exam?
Maybe I am overanalyzing the grading and informational changes coming in 2011 to the exam, especially since I’ve never studied nor sat for the exam. I just want to know it’s still going to be as “passable” as it was in previous years before I make an investment on outrageously priced study materials!
Please forgive me if my questions are repetitive or just completely stupid. I’m new at this. =)
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