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Jeff - another71.com on "BEC Study Group Q3 2016"

Welcome to the Q3 2016 CPA Exam Study Group for BEC.Some BLITZ videos to help your exams: http://www.another71.com/ninja-blitz

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CantStopWontStop on "Cubicle Materials for First Career Position"

Hey everyone,Today was my first day as a Junior Accountant for a large regional private company. My prior experiences have been internships so I never bothered to get myself "settled' at my cubicle....

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728daniel on "REG Progress"

Hi everyone,So I have been studying for REG over the last 2 weeks and have gone through all the chapters in Becker. I am now at the reviewing stage and the exam is scheduled for 8/26. Homework grades...

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larzetme on "Aud in 2.5 weeks.. BECKER"

HI Guys! I want to take aud in this current testing window... Please tell me is it manageable to learn everything in 2.5 weeks. Im using Becker...its 6 chapters.. also want to ask is everyone...

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Ashely Zeng on "CPA score released experience"

As I read on some posts, the score is released at 1AM and people must F5 many times until seeing the score. Should I wait till 2AM to check it for sure ? What time do you guys usually check your scores ?

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Ertol on "CPA Reciprocity Question"

I'm about to start working for one of the Big 4 in Texas, but I'm in an awkward spot with the CPA process. I started taking the exams through Colorado before I got my job offer, and I've since found...

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RKintaudi on "CPA Exam during busy season with a grad class. Is it practical?...

I feel as if I'm in a bit of a time crunch when it comes to me getting my license.Long story short is that I've been an auditor a small firm in Utah, and am just now getting started on the process of...

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Jeff - another71.com on "AUD Study Group Q3 2016"

Welcome to the Q3 2016 CPA Exam Study Group for AUD.Some BLITZ videos to help your exams: http://www.another71.com/ninja-blitz

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vodrldnr on "how bad is my situation ..? no working experience since 2014...

I graduated in 2014 with Business degree since then, I have wasted my time without getting any working experience... and now working on CPA test ..I am so worried ... I feel like I cannot get a job...

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vodrldnr on "general purpose local government vs special purpose local...

how are they different ? I am looking the definition but I can't quite understand it without any examples .. seems like special purpose local government is separately elected governing body ? what's...

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ginx789 on "My FAR Experience"

Hi everybody, I saw someone make a post like this a few days for my test and found some of the things they said helpful so here it goes. My test went pretty well I think. I would definitely say you do...

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Brandon on "IFRS Sim Examples"

I am having a hard time finding examples of IFRS simulation problems for FAR. Does anyone know of a good resource that I could use to find examples? Also, are IFRS typically covered in sims on the...

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oldercandidate21 on "AUD TBS format"

I am currently using Roger, and working on the TBS provided in the textbook. And I'm curious as to if these TBS are accurate representations of what the exam actually looks like. I say this because a)...

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abbycsun on "Study buddy needed - FAR!"

@jlee I'm studying for FAR too!! I'm studying full time as well... I can be your study buddy!

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MINO21c on "AUD in 3 weeks.."

I know it's very short time, but I need to make it happen! I should be able to study at least 50 hours a week, which will give me 150 hours.. Any tips? I have Roger Audio, Wiley self-study material and...

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Jeff - another71.com on "FAR Study Group Q3 2016"

Welcome to the Q3 2016 CPA Exam Study Group for FAR.Some BLITZ videos to help your exams: http://www.another71.com/ninja-blitz

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SkiBum1990 on "REG - calculation or concept heavy? or both?"

In my 2nd week of preparing for the REG exam on 10/2. I'm on R3 and the all the info is starting to make my head spin...

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Joyous on "An encouragement to those who may need it"

Thank you Jeff for creating this forum. Reading the stories here made me laugh and I also felt the pain too and most of all the stories encouraged me to keep on. I too hope that I can be an...

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N2BCPA on "Family life and studying for the exams..."

Hi! I am new here and I am looking for some advice. I received my undergrad in Marketing and turned interested into the accounting field after working for the IRS for 5 years. I went back to school and...

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CPA2BEE on "AICPA Diagnostics - I think we are mislead"

In my 15 month journey with the CPA exam I spent a lot of time wondering how the exam was graded, and how in the hell these computers or people or whatever were arriving at these numbers they assign to...

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jstella1993 on "Took My Last Exam"

Well after 11 painful months I took my last exam BEC today. There were a lot of questions that kept hitting cost accounting and not much on economics. I felt the COSO questions were difficult and no...

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Jeff - another71.com on "BEC - Exam Experience"

We have a lot of "I took __ today threads" so to consolidate, here is the official thread.Please - Not even a hint of exam disclosure per AICPA rules.Links to other Exam Experience Threads:AUDREGFAR

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Alecstation on "Can you make a career in public accounting only with a...

But no cpa license? Thank you.

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rham243 on "Don't feel like I have a solid plan"

So here I am, 2 weeks away from FAR and I'm losing all motivation. I don't know, maybe it's because it's Monday but I was feeling somewhat this way over the weekend. I went through Becker Self-study...

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Biff-1955-Tannen on "FAR Sim #74 journal entry credit first, then debit?"

Is there a reason that loan #2's journal entry has a credit above the debit? The accounts and figures make sense, but I don't get why, and have never seen a credit above the debit.

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Jeff - another71.com on "REG Study Group Q3 2016"

Welcome to the Q3 2016 CPA Exam Study Group for REG.Some BLITZ videos to help your exams: http://www.another71.com/ninja-blitz

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jms10101 on "Took REG EXAM Today!!"

A little background. I scored Becker practice exams 70 and 64. Got over 80 on most all homeworks. Today's exam....1st testlet = easy. 2nd testlet = pretty easy ( a little more difficult than 1st but...

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amysalz8 on "Deciding on Prep Materials (Leaning Towards NINJA all the way)"

So, I'm leaning towards just using NINJA to prep for the CPA exam. I have been out of school for a while so I will basically be starting from scratch. I did well in my undergrad and grad program and...

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hannahFletcher16 on "For the early risers!?"

How do you wake up early to study? I have tried for the past two days and I always fall back asleep at my desk. Even in the most uncomfortable positions. I would really benefit from studying before...

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Penguin Lord on "Wisdom of taking all 4 CPA parts within 4 months?"

Just curious of the normal spread people have of time from starting studying for first exam to taking the last exam. Given my circumstances I have crammed them all extremely close together in hopes of...

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glimpse11 on "STILL NO SCORE after 8/4 releasing date"

Hi Guys! I took Far on 7/12, still haven't receive my score as of today...Called NASBA this morning, they told me I should have it by next window. @@! what a torture....has anyone seen this situation...

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ginx789 on "Starting REG today but short timeline"

So my NTS expires September 10th and my exam is scheduled for September 8th. I know that 3 weeks really isn't enough time to study, especially for me, since tax is probably my weakest subject matter...

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AMGcpa on "Starting BEC today!"

Hi guys, I'm starting to study for BEC today, and my test is on September 8th. I've taken it before but kind of just ran with it due to time constraints so my score was like mid 60's. My becker expired...

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aly.marie88 on "Aud exam - I think I might die..."

Omg... omg... omg... that's all I can seriously think about. My experience is rather odd but hey... anything is possibly... so... after struggling to study for bec and hitting a study rut I decided to...

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SMG2BCPA on "Need to Vent - this process is HARD!"

So my far test is in 4 days. I have been studying non stoprofit for the past two months. I am so drained! I work full time + at a cpa firm and I'm a single mom to 3 kids. Between work and studying and...

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eleuthromania on "Easy exam = possible fail?!"

Just took my first exam yesterday (FAR) and as more time passes, the more I feel like crying. I've acknowledged the fact that I failed and am just utterly depressed. The consensus generally seems to be...

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Bear-Bear on "One section to go and the pressure is incredible"

When I took the first section, there wasn't that much pressure. I went into it with a "you tried your best...if you don't pass you can just retake it" attitude. The second and third sections had...

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Cubfan23 on "Should I mention Going Concern Issue to my Company?"

My company is going to be audited after the month and I am concerned they will at least bring up the question of a going concern due to recurring losses for the year. I would like to explain it to my...

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TXCPAGAL12 on "Did you have to pay for a Brainscape account to upload your...

As stated in subject line... I didn't realize we would also have to pay for an account in order to use the flashcards on Iphone. I mean, I don't mind coughing up the dough if necessary, but just wanted...

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jbergmann1 on "For those that got CPA license in TX"

How long did the process take? I feel like its been forever. (it has only been 3 weeks since they received my application for issuance) I keep checking every day. I've passed the TX ethics test with a...

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