[wjsniper824]

Hi all,

I am going to take my first exam in 6 days.
When it comes to calculation problem, I usually write stuff down so
I can organize key information in a way that I want to.

I am aware that CPA exam center provides some special type of pen and paper.
However, I heard that the pen is kind of dull and not sharp, and can’t really write well with it.

Should I develop a habit of solving problem without writing stuff down?
or is the test center provided pen good enough?

[Todd]

They have good materials at the test center. I always look at the tips of both pens they provide to ensure they have a sharp tip and write properly. They have several pens on hand so just find the best two before you enter the testing room.

[M123]

I think it's a crime against humanity to have the tests with:

– Plastic noteboards and think markers. Very difficult to do the whole exam without needing a fresh one. Pens dry out. Just ask for more through the exam. Make the proctors work – that's what we're paying for.

– The “spreadsheet” and calculator in the software don't have thousand separators. This is a distinct disadvantage if people suffer from even mild cases of dyslexia. At least you should be able to set preferences.

[jgod]

Are the laminate sheets with the dry erase pens eraseable with your finger at Prometric?

I'm about to take FAR and I know I'm going to be writing like crazy.

Where I took it I think they only gave me two sheets.

Definitely make the proctors work! They gave me a calculator that was running low on batteries and was super dim. I asked for a new one.

AUD- 99 (6/8/16)
REG- TBD
FAR- TBD
BEC- TBD

[Author]

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