[jeff]

BEC is out. Hopefully it is not too much longer for us! Sadly, REG always seems to be last :-/

[Anonymous]

hi all- quick question, I'm using becker 2009 software for Reg on jul 16th, and manually updated all the numerical values for the tax law sections using becker's patches. I havent taken this exam yet so I'm wondering to what extent do they test us on dollar values (ie, standard deduction amounts or casualty loss deductions/floor calculation, etc.)? Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous]

You might see 2-3 MCQ which use dollar amounts. Sorry, can't go any more precise.

So I'm changing my whole system. Going with Yaeger Homestudy, starting with Professional responsibilities (M. 21) to the end, and then moving to taxes. I hope to schedule exam in the end of July – very beginning of August, so I could be in first wave. Need to pass this thing before December so that I could get my bonus.

[leebird]

See lots of short posts on this exam. Maybe they will increase in volume as time rolls on….

REG — My last one. Used Becker for all of the other 3, with FAR – 83; AUD – 76; BEC – 82

To the people who have not passed a section yet, this is my second time through the exam. Failed FAR and BEC over two years ago and nearly gave up.

Keep moving forward. I would suggest getting all of the material you can afford and make a rigid schedule on prep. Do NOT shortcut anything!! What is the point in studying twice?????

You should be able to form your own CPA exam questions after studying for a few of these…i.e. –You shoudl be able to predict what and how items will be asked.

Good luck. BTW, I have put in total prep times for each section:

FAR – 12 weeks @ 4-5 hours EACH night, all day Saturday and Sunday

AUD – 8-9 weeks @ 3-4 ” “

BEC – 10 weeks @ 4-5 ” “

[Wendy]

Feeling pretty strong in the tax material tonight, except for calculating the Alternative Minimum Tax… Anyone have any helpful ideas on how to remember what you need to add back in??

Hopeful this time around.... Back after a 2 year break!!

BEC - Feb 2013 78!!
FAR - May 2013 76!!
REG - 70! 71! 80!!
AUD - Oct 2013 79!!

FINALLY DONE!!

[Jason]

Yea Wendy, I got the becker mnemonics but I don't know if I can post them here without violating copyright law…

Patrick what firm do you work at??

FAR 81, BEC 75, AUDIT 92 ,Reg 88

[Patrick]

Jason, I work for a medium sized firm in MN. We are about 100 people, with three office locations. Are you in public accounting as well?

Wendy – I second the Becker mneumonics for amt if those types of things help you remember concepts. Otherwise, unfortunately, amt is just one of those areas you will have to commit to memory. See if you can find a practice simulation invloving AMT and work it until you have it down. I know for me, the mnuemonics don't really work and it just comes down to working as many practice problems as possible until it becomes second nature. I do know that it is important to get it down though, several of my co-workers had a simulation entirely on AMT last year…

AUD - PASSED
REG - PASSED
BEC - PASSED
FAR - WAITING!!!

[Jason]

Hey Patrick, no I don't work in public accounting just yet. I am in Michigan and our economy is brutal. I graduated back in December and pretty much knew I wasn't going to get a job unless I had something other people didn't (CPA exam). Only job I got was internship in private accounting called me back and I decided to decline. So long story short didn't really try hard to get a job out of college. I will be re-applying in September.

Do you like working at a small firm? I think that would be ideal for me and is what I'm hoping to land. I'll take PWC, EY, Deliotte, KPMG any of those but would prefer something smaller.

FAR 81, BEC 75, AUDIT 92 ,Reg 88

[Patrick]

Jason – I do really enjoy the firm I am at. It is big enough (100 people) but not too small so that growth is limited. I have friends working at Big 4 and know that my salary is about the same, granted you do not get the same notoriety from a medium sized firm if you think that you want to work in industry some day. Hours are pretty nice too, we definitely work from Jan-April, but summers are 36 hour weeks with half day Fridays. I have a family at home, so working at a mid sized firm was a no brainer for me.

AUD - PASSED
REG - PASSED
BEC - PASSED
FAR - WAITING!!!

[Anonymous]

Anna,

I am betting for you this window, you will make it.

[Jason]

Just took the becker final exams, wow they were brutally hard. But I would suggest everyone take them because it forced me to learn all the tax concepts in a lot more detail. I now understand the tax concepts more thoroughly than I have at any point studying thus far.

Everybody using becker, do these!!

FAR 81, BEC 75, AUDIT 92 ,Reg 88

[Anonymous]

First time writing on here, I love the motivation you gain from this site and hearing everyone's experiences and insight. I haven't seen much said about Roger's CPA review course. I'm using his course and I love it. I literally look forward to listening to his lectures. He makes the lessons entertaining and most importantly he makes understanding the difficult concepts easy. Anyone using Roger?

[Anonymous]

I passed my first three exams averaging a 90 but failed REG with a 71. I used Gleim the first time but bought Roger for my retake next week.

I'm hoping that a completely different angle of education gets me those 4 extra points!

I agree that Rogers is fun to watch…my wife (not an accountant) will even listen in!

[financeguy]

I just most likely took a failing attempt at FAR on July 5, and now will begin prepping for REG on 8/30. For those who have not utilized CPAReviewforfree.com I think it is a great resource.

AUD - 81, BEC - 74, 80, FAR - 82, REG - 81
Done!

[Jason]

Financeguy I agree completely that cpareviewforfree.com is a great resource. I actually just finished up some tax questions on there.

FAR 81, BEC 75, AUDIT 92 ,Reg 88

[Wendy]

Sitting in the testing center parking lot about to take the exam… All I know is that I hope this goes well because I really don't want to study any more REG this year! Wish me luck!

Hopeful this time around.... Back after a 2 year break!!

BEC - Feb 2013 78!!
FAR - May 2013 76!!
REG - 70! 71! 80!!
AUD - Oct 2013 79!!

FINALLY DONE!!

[Author]

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