hmesalguero on "Wiley scores mostly 75%"
My test is next week and I am concerned that most of the time I've practiced on Wiley I always end up with a 75%. What advice can you give me and what do you think of Wiley as a way to predict actual...
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I am having a lot of trouble with the Becker hw questions in Audit Section 4: Audit Procedures by Transaction Cycle. There is one question in particular that is really frustrating me and I was...
View Articleverhoef.3 on "Regional vs. Big 4 and other student questions"
Hey guys. I am entering my last semester of school and have an offer on the table. I'll be blunt in saying I interned this past busy season at a Big 4 firm, but for one reason or another I didn't get...
View ArticleAnonymous on "Recruiting in San Francisco - Big 4"
Hi All,Does anyone know about the recruiting environment in San Francisco for Big 4? Currently I'm a student at the University of Utah and looking to go to a larger market. I have done extensive...
View ArticleDavidB1990 on "Audit on May 31...4th attempt.. I need help with Risk of...
I don't understand Risk of Material Misstatement no matter how hard I try. This ALWAYS stumps me on the exam. I know the formula, what I don't understand is what increases and decreases certain risks....
View Articlememmy29 on "Calling all future CPAs...it's time for a power weekend!"
I'm still powering though my FAR material for my retake on 5/28. Anyone else in cram mode? I'm planning for a 25 hour study weekend 5 hrs Friday night, 10 Saturday, 10 Sunday. I want my life back so...
View Articlejeangarciarosa2 on "Another Bec Question 80/"
Bec question: In english please!, I don't understand!!!!!!!!!! A department adds material at the beginning of a process and identifies defective units when the process is 40% complete. At the beginning...
View ArticleCPApracticer on "Authoritative Literature Technique for AUD SIMS"
In these coming weeks, many candidates will take the AUD section before clarified standards are released. I have noticed that candidates who do well on this question have successfully used the...
View ArticleRebornalphawolf on "Anyone know if Mississippi requires passing of the AICPA...
I read on some website that Mississippi does require it, but I've looked through the bylaws, and from what I can tell, I don't see anything specifically on the topic. Does anyone know for certain...
View Articlehwriver on "Private Industry- positions after entry-level"
What kind of job duties do you look for in experienced positions besides the daily accounting tasks that are involved in most "staff accounting" positions such as reconciliations, AR, AP, monthly JE's?...
View Articledc0307 on "Moving to nyc soon, need advice on finding an accounting position"
I am moving to nyc in a few short months and i need some advice on finding an accounting position. I have 5 years work experience in banking but i really want some accounting experience under my belt....
View Articlemdrobbin on "Gift Tax Question"
Are gifts double taxed to the donor if the donor gives a gift subject to gift tax? For instance, if I give my brother a gift of $15,000 (over the $13K exclusion)... I already paid taxes on that income....
View Articleangelmiguel on "BEC - Exam Experience"
With each day I feel worse about my BEC examIts score is the only thing I'm waiting now. I didnt had the time i had on the other exams to prepare.. But I still felt like i went there and gave it a good...
View ArticlePrinceofDubtown on "Re-Studying For FAR: back to the start or pick up where I"
I had originally planned to take FAR in late April. Due to work commitments I was unable to do so, and have now rescheduled for July. I had finished with the first five chapters (I'm using Becker)...
View Articlememmy29 on "Time management for FAR?"
I'm retaking FAR and want to make sure I leave enough time for SIMS. Besides watching the clock (which I'm concerned may waste time) any tips for spacing time out effectively?
View Articleartfuldodger23 on "Will Big 4 Even Consider Me?"
Hey everyone,I was recently admitted as a student in the integrated Masters of Professional Accountancy program at the University of Texas at Austin, which is a 5 year program where one can get there...
View ArticleSoCloseCA on "CA - Ethics Exam"
I'm pretty confused what I need to do now that I've passed my test. I live in California, and am not sure what exam I need to take. Also, should I wait to hear something from NASBA or AICPA to start...
View Articlecan1 on "Just got done taking the BEC exam...."
I just got done taking the BEC exam for the 2nd time. I'd have to say, it's difficult in my opinion. There were some questions that I didn't recall in the study guide that I use. I used the 2012 Becker...
View ArticleDharana on "Alimony Recapture?????"
Hey,Can anyone explain me the logic of alimony recapture....i dont mean the formula....but what this means and the logic behind it. Just starting with REG...and realised its important to understand...
View ArticleChiSox11 on "Becker Reg Confusion"
When calculating a shareholder's realized gain as well as tax basis when you contribute property into a Corporation....Becker uses "Basis of Property" to calculate gain (if any), but when calculating...
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