redox1100 on "flexible budget variance"
Does price (rate) variance = flexible budget variance? My question derives from this MCQ: In analyzing company operations, the controller of the Jason corporation found a $250,000 favorable...
View Articlememmy29 on "Reconciling fund statements to govt wide FS"
I'm using the Becker approach to remember what to add/subtract to reconcile, but I can't seem to remember the individual items. There are so many and a few don't make sense. Anyone have a good way to...
View Article2013_CPA on "AUD - Indepedence question"
Had this on my final exam for my audit class in school, but haven't seen it in review (never got the exam answers) - For audit services, independence is impaired when the client hasn't paid their audit...
View ArticleJeff - another71.com on "REG Study Group April/May 2013"
Resources:REG 10 Point Combo: http://www.another71.com/products-page/ten-point-comboREG Exam Experience: http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/reg-exam-experience-official-thread
View Articlesidneybristow on "What is the best way to study?"
I'm just getting started studying for the exams, beginning with FAR, and using Becker. With so much material to study, what is the best way to study? Should I take my own intensive notes, read the...
View Articlememmy29 on "Power Weekend- Who's in?"
I need some serious motivation/confidence to keep going. I'm retaking FAR 5/28 and need to knock out the final chapters of Becker before moving into MCQ and SIMS cram-mode. Planning on watching Becker...
View Articlezonast on "What's your game day (exam day) routine?"
I'm just curious what everyone does on the day of an exam. I've heard advice such as go for a jog in the morning then take a nap right before the exam, or eat your favorite meal so when you leave the...
View Articlecrossovercpa on "Regret passing the CPA exam, no firms willing to hire still....
I'm full of frustrations now... I have been working in a very very small public accounting firm for almost three years now. I passed my CPA exam since Nov 2012. I have been searching for mid-size...
View ArticleCPAismyonlywayout on "It should be Simpson CPA Review"
I just have this urge to say that Cindy is a good teacher and Mr.Yaeger is not. I don't care if he has PhD if you can't deliver your message effectively, you're not a good teacher. Cindy flips things...
View ArticleCPA_Driven on "Serious Note Takers"
I learn much better when I take extensive note - which I did for FAR and REG. But I'm finding with AUD that I'm literally rewriting the entire chapter. I think that because this is how I learn I really...
View Articlebebst15 on "Official CMA Thread"
Anyone have or studying for the CMA? I just passed and I am thinking about moving on to the CMA this summer. I want to go for my masters but I can't afford to add another 30K of debt on to my undergrad...
View ArticleJeff - another71.com on "BEC Study Group April/May 2013"
Resources:BEC 10 Point Combo: http://www.another71.com/products-page/ten-point-comboBEC Exam Experience: http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/bec-exam-experience-official-thread
View Articlememmy29 on "Practice MCQ scores compared to real exam score"
I'm getting practice scores in the 80s for some topics... 60s in others (Becker and Wiley). My FAR exam is 5/28. I am wondering how these practice scores will compare to the real exam. I never tracked...
View Articlecpanow1 on "What position should I apply at Big 4?"
I have completed all 4 parts of CPA, No Accounting experience, but do have 4yrs financial services experience. what job should I apply at BIG 4? I do have a family friend at Big 4, and he will use...
View Articlekad022 on "BEC writing"
Hi guys, For those of you who passed BEC, please provide your experience regarding how to prepare the writing section. I am not a decent writer and getting nervous about it. Question 1: Is the topic in...
View Articlejgrfan1 on "FAR - Wiley Test Bank results"
Just finished answering all of the MCQs in the Wiley Test Bank. My convention was to do a 30MC testlet with 2-3 SIMS.Results MC - 1,037/1,423 = 73% SIMS - 39/57 = 86% (they score these weird - if you...
View ArticleCallMePAPI on "Worrying about Sims!!"
So I took FAR almost a week ago, and I haven't stopped worrying about the sims!! Is it normal to feel like you did so poorly on the sims?
View Articlebighitter56 on "Wiley Online Test Bank-Resetting Questions You Have Seen"
Anyone know if there is a way to reset the questions you have seen? If there is, it would be awesome. Thanks.
View ArticleJeff - another71.com on "REG - 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.AUDBECFAR
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