[nib]

Do they really provide hand held calculator .

it will be very helpful to have handheld calculator.

for me because i use spectacles with high number .

[Andyred04]

Depends on the testing center. Most do not but I've heard of some that do. If you let them know of your vision disability they may make an exception.

FAR: 80 (Gleim, Ninja Notes, Ninja MCQs)
REG: 87 (Gleim, Ninja Notes, Ninja MCQs)
BEC: 87 (Gleim, Ninja Notes, Ninja MCQs)
AUD: 8/27/16

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[mckan514w]

Totally depends and depends on personnel as well whe I took FAR back in April they let me have one- this morning for REG same center different people I was told I was not allowed

and they ask me why I drink...

FAR- 61-next time I'll ask for lube instead of a calculator
REG-75- Never been so happy to see such a low grade
BEC- 8/11
AUD- 9/2

[monikernc]

Yes as of april 27, prometric has a new guideline from aicpa to provide a handheld to all who ask for one for the cpa exam. The guy looked it up when i called in advance of my may 23 exam. I got one, no problem and it is so much easier to use. I was also provided two kleenexes which i had to turn back in when i left.

FAR 7/25/15 76!
AUD 10/30/15 93
BEC 2/27/16 82
REG 5/23/16 88!
Ninja Book and MCQ and the forum - all the way!!!
and a little thing i like to call, time and effort!
if you want things to change, you have to do something different

[June2016]

Thanks for that info moniker I will call my testing center to confirm also. It is is so much easier for me to use handheld calculators while working on problems.
Funny about the kleenexes

[nib]

@Andyred04 ,@mckan514w

thanks for input

@monikernc
thanks for sharing info .I will definitely call my test centre in advance . So that incase they have no idea , they will get updated .

[Nessie]

Yes, good idea to call in advance. My friend sat for AUD about 2 weeks ago and was refused a calculator.

REG Aug 20/15: 88
AUD: Feb 29/16: 80
FAR: Jun 10/16: 80
BEC?

Becker self-study, Becker Final Review & NINJA MCQS

[monikernc]

Ya and my test center said i could have used my own ear plugs – not ear buds but in-ear plugs. Not sure if that is every center. Wish i had known that before.

FAR 7/25/15 76!
AUD 10/30/15 93
BEC 2/27/16 82
REG 5/23/16 88!
Ninja Book and MCQ and the forum - all the way!!!
and a little thing i like to call, time and effort!
if you want things to change, you have to do something different

[vandanajm]

@ monikernc: do you have a link to share where it does mention on aicpa? it would be helpful to all..

FAR - 76
AUD - 84
BEC - 75!! after the long 3 day wait!
REG - 76 and Done!!

[monikernc]

i do not have a link. the guy at my test center looked up some client directive email, or something like that, while i was on the phone. i do however have a March 30 email from NASBA in response to my BEC survey comments that says:

“Dear Candidate:

It has come to our attention in reading your comments in the survey at the end of the exam that you had difficulty with the calculator. Please be advised that in the future if you should experience any issues with the on-screen calculator you may request to use one of Prometric’s hand-held calculators available at the test center. Personal calculators are not permitted.”

To be clear, though, I asked for a calculator for REG during check in and did not have to wait until I had trouble with onscreen calculator to get one. You do have to request one – they do not offer them. Someone else on here mentioned the April 27 date so I think something was sent out to Prometric for clarification across testing centers in April.

This survey I asked for real paper and a pencil to use but I don't think that will happen.

FAR 7/25/15 76!
AUD 10/30/15 93
BEC 2/27/16 82
REG 5/23/16 88!
Ninja Book and MCQ and the forum - all the way!!!
and a little thing i like to call, time and effort!
if you want things to change, you have to do something different

[monikernc]

https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/ot-new-prometric-calculator-policy

this is the post from AmorD with the date

FAR 7/25/15 76!
AUD 10/30/15 93
BEC 2/27/16 82
REG 5/23/16 88!
Ninja Book and MCQ and the forum - all the way!!!
and a little thing i like to call, time and effort!
if you want things to change, you have to do something different

[lolo]

they provide great calculators! I asked for one and they said no problem!!

My Nick name is sunshine, but the fact is I have not been in touch with it since I started this CPA exam! IT HURTS

AUD - ✔ Passed Becker self study!
BEC - ✔ Passed Becker self study!
FAR - ✔ Passed Becker self study!
REG - TBD

[Duskfall]

I am glad we can use handheld calculators now. I will definitely phone ahead and make sure. I hate using the built in the program ones

FAR - 07/07/2016 - 81
BEC - 08/23/2016
AUD - 10/05/2016
REG - 11/23/2016

[CPAGRIND]

They do provide calculators if you ask. I asked for one last week. It's a basic calculator.

[Anonymous]

I have always used my own earplugs, that was something I read on here before. To be safe keep them in the sealed wrapper until they tell you to open them.

[vandanajm]

its always good to have both options – handheld calculator and computer one, will definitely call my center and check with them on this…thanks @monikernc for sharing the info…

FAR - 76
AUD - 84
BEC - 75!! after the long 3 day wait!
REG - 76 and Done!!

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