[jeff]

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Wiley Software: https://www.another71.com/wiley-cpa-software/

[RidingTheWave]

T-Rex, I feel the EXACT same way. I went in very well-versed on the more complex issues, only to have one line questions about minute facts which I overlooked when I studied. I don't recall a single question about bankruptcy or securities regulation. One simulation was EXTREMELY confusing about Section 179 depreciation. I could have had another 3 hours to do that one simulation and it still would have made no sense at all. One of my simulation tabs was a research question which I'm sure I got right, but is it possible that the research question will be counted as 6 or 7 points on its own? I sure hope so..

[i.can.haz.CPA]

the computer warns you ahead of time that it may take 15-20 seconds to load between testlets. i don't see why people are still talking about it like it's the end all, be all of the CPA exam. the seconds spent waiting on your testlet to load have no effect on your time unless you severely undermanaged it. i think people just like complaining about it.

AUD - 79
FAR - 79
REG - 69, 69, retake Feb 26
BEC - 60, retake Jan. 22

[305CPA]

@i.can.haz.CPA — Rather than think what people like to do, such as complaining, take some time to read about the issue. The issue was NEVER the load time between testlets, the issue was the load time between the questions within the simulation. There should be absolutely no reason, ZERO, for delay in switching between questions. To add more clarity to your misunderstanding and confusion, the same issue was experienced within the simulation problem that had the multiple tabs on top. There was a delay in the switching from tab to tab. Maybe you have not experienced what others have, but if and when you do, you will soon realize the frustration.

Maybe if you would have managed to read what was written, you would not have wasted your time with your post about others. And when it comes to the CPA exam, people will always have something to say or vent about. So do us all a favor and allow us that much respect. If you feel so bothered by it, move along, because in reality, with the amount of built up anxiety, stress, and frustration on these boards, nobody really cares what you think. THE PURPOSE OF THESE FORUMS/BOARDS IS TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER. Period.

[RidingTheWave]

Preach brotha!

[RidingTheWave]

YES!! MMariano. I was so confused. The column heading said Depreciable basis A without Section 179, and then the row said With $100K section 179.. I had absolutely no idea what they were asking for .I'm glad im not alone there.

[i.can.haz.CPA]

6 sim tabs and 3 MC testlets @ 15-20 seconds lag time each does not equal 10-15 minutes. you said in the simulation part, it was 15-20 seconds btw each tab. i was merely referring to your grossly inflated lag times.

AUD - 79
FAR - 79
REG - 69, 69, retake Feb 26
BEC - 60, retake Jan. 22

[MmarianoB]

Yeah, that must've been the pre-test sim. There is no way a sim like that could be an actual question…well you'd think anyway.

BEC - 10/15/10 - Pass
AUD - 11/30/10 - Pass
REG - 2/28/11 - Pass
FAR - 5/31/11 - Pass

[305CPA]

@i.can.haz.CPA — Let me be clear with the issue as there seems to be an obvious error in my communication. A LAG TIME OF 15 TO 20 SECONDS WHEN SWITCHING BETWEEN PROBLEMS AND TABS WITHIN THE SIMULATION. So let us use TAX BASIS as an example for problem 1/6 in the simulation. It contains 3-4 tabs on top (i.e. financials, company history, answer sheet). I click on Tab 2 to look at the financials…. wait 10-15 seconds while the screen loads. Read, write, dissect, whatever. So now I have to go back to Tab 1 to answer a question. I click on Tab 1… wait 10-15 seconds while the screen loads. Then I click on the calculator to do my computation… wait another 10-15 seconds for the calculator to load. And so on, and so on, and so on, and so on. Research problem, same issue. Click the guidance/authoritative literature tab… wait… type and click search…. wait… click on the IRC/TS menus on the left… wait… switch back to the answer tab… wait. Maybe I did not think through how many times I went back and forth between tabs and performed a calculation, maybe 15 minutes is an exaggeration, even if it was 5 minutes, maybe those 5 minutes would have made a difference.

FYI – During my FAR section, testlet one, I finish the first problem and click next… wait 10-15 seconds. This was ongoing from problems 1 through 6. Then went from 6 to 7 by clicking next, my answers from 1 through 6 were gone. Informed the test center employees, no other computers available. I had to deal with this for an hour until another computer became available, writing down my answers in case they were erased again. Maybe just my luck, maybe just the nearby test center luck. Who knows.

[MmarianoB]

So i take it you enjoyed your experience taking the FAR exam?

It seems like you don't have very good luck with your test center, maybe its time for a change.

BEC - 10/15/10 - Pass
AUD - 11/30/10 - Pass
REG - 2/28/11 - Pass
FAR - 5/31/11 - Pass

[305CPA]

@MmarianoB – Haha! Just a little frustrating and needed to be clear, crystal in this case, with the issue. There are only two test centers within a 50 mile radius, the other option is located inside a learning center. I'd rather deal with the computer issues than with the crazy kids running around, screaming, and banging on the walls. I don't think many of the CPA candidates ever choose that location being that it always has available spots — usually up until the last day for testing.

[T-rex]

I used Becker for Audit, and I felt that it prepared me very well for the exam. I also used it for BEC. I ended up passing BEC, but I chalk up my passing to some damn good guessing and to using knowledge that I've gained over the years through work experience. Much of the stuff on BEC wasn't addressed in Becker. I am also disappointed in Becker's prep for REG. When I begin studying for FAR, I'm going to supplement Becker with Gleim.

@Drust1985, No, the sims are not adaptive.

@danatwvu09, I did notice that my MCs got more difficult as I moved through the testlets. I didn't notice much change in lengths of questions though.

@305CPA, Yeah, the slow load time was primarily with the sims. It took over 30 seconds for each part of the sim to load, and because of this, I felt that it was best if I didn't try to look at all the sim parts before trying to tackle any of them. I regret that decision now. I reported the issue to NASBA with the hope that I may get a free retake if I need to retake this sucker.

@RidingTheWave, On two of my sims, I didn't really even understand what was being asked. The wording was very confusing. If I need to retake, I'm going to allow way more time for my sims. I'm also going to supplement Becker with the Gleim book and downloadable software.

AUD - 95, BEC - 85
REG - 85, Rawrrrrrr FAR - 88
Used Becker for all sections.
CA candidate not residing in CA

[i.can.haz.CPA]

@305 – sorry for being a jerk yesterday. i was grumpy and irritated about some stuff at work and somehow thought a bitchy post would make me feel better. it didn't. anyway, sorry i took it out on you.

AUD - 79
FAR - 79
REG - 69, 69, retake Feb 26
BEC - 60, retake Jan. 22

[ymoreno88]

@Ridingthe wave – I think you can't put a comment about the actual content on the test.

IL : FAR (NOV 2010) 84
BEC (Jan 15) 77
REG (Feb 28) 83
AUD (May 23) 84

[Sdb2fsu]

I took REG Monday and thought it was very manageable; meaning, Ive studied in one way or another the content asked. My issue is I keep thinking of some of the questions, looking them up, and realize that I was wrong….ahhhh! My sims were manageable except I was rushed for time on two of them. I nailed the research questions though. Well, I sure I hope I pass. I'm really tired of not having one of these exams under my belt!

BEC - 60, 71, 79
AUD - 73, 66, 87!!!!! Yes! I am done!
REG - 74, 76
FAR - 75

Yaeger Review for all except my last AUD score (Roger)!

[HazeEastwood]

305CPA, are you from dade county?

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

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