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re: To get a CPA or to not?

Posted on 8/21/17 at 11:58 pm to
Posted by BeYou
DFW
Member since Oct 2012
6025 posts
Posted on 8/21/17 at 11:58 pm to
Anybody get their BEC results?

I got an 86. 3 down, 1 to go (FAR).
Posted by Hazelnut
Member since May 2011
16431 posts
Posted on 8/22/17 at 6:07 am to
quote:

My boss told me one time that someone who was a CPA asked her how long land is usually depreciated.

Posted by Gordon Hayward
Member since Jun 2016
1028 posts
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:28 am to
91

I'm done.
Posted by Phate
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2006
11723 posts
Posted on 8/22/17 at 1:10 pm to
quote:

91

I'm done.


Congrats
Posted by OceanMan
Member since Mar 2010
20007 posts
Posted on 8/22/17 at 2:42 pm to
Congrats Gordon
Posted by GeauxZone90
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2010
2919 posts
Posted on 8/23/17 at 7:57 am to
Passed my cpa after i was let go. Was able to find a job after i passed
Posted by gadknot
Reality
Member since Jul 2005
37306 posts
Posted on 8/23/17 at 3:32 pm to
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I'm done.


that's the best feeling ever. congrats
Posted by RollTide4Ever
Nashville
Member since Nov 2006
18307 posts
Posted on 8/23/17 at 8:01 pm to
Got a 67 on Reg. not sure how to prepare for it,mad I read my azz off. Waiting on BEC and Aud results in September and studying for FAR retake. I listen to Gleim audio cd at work and it's doing wonders.
Posted by GumboHed
Member since Nov 2004
111 posts
Posted on 8/23/17 at 8:51 pm to
Becker CPA exam prep was excellent and got me through the exam, especially REG. It is expensive but worth it in my opinion.
Posted by John Casey
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2016
1596 posts
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:43 pm to
Took me 3 tries to pass REG (70-74-89). I did so many multiple choice questions and sims to prep for the 3rd attempt, it hurt.

I used CPAExcel, Wiley Test Bank, Ninja Notes, and Ninja Test Bank.
This post was edited on 8/24/17 at 9:55 am
Posted by RollTide4Ever
Nashville
Member since Nov 2006
18307 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 11:12 pm to
Got my BEC score sooner than I thought (took it around May 31st). I failed with a 70

Apparently, I was weaker in everything but economics and I beasted it in written communication.

I did better in the simulations than multiple choice. I have no idea on how to prep for IT.

I have notes from Wiley, ninja, and superfastcpa. I have the Wiley book and used the questions in the back.
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
25455 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 11:36 pm to
quote:

Got my BEC score sooner than I thought (took it around May 31st). I failed with a 70

Apparently, I was weaker in everything but economics and I beasted it in written communication.

I did better in the simulations than multiple choice. I have no idea on how to prep for IT.

I have notes from Wiley, ninja, and superfastcpa. I have the Wiley book and used the questions in the back


I'm taking it first time on Thursday. I'm doing fairly well on MCQ's, but I'm worried I'm going to get a sim that I don't know how to do and be screwed. For the communication part how did you score well? I have found out of the at least 25 examples I've looked at the material seems to be pretty easy. Just wondering if you had any specific advice on how to score as highly as possible.

It's worth 15%, and so I would really like to get myself those "free" points if I could considering its not graded on content.
Posted by RollTide4Ever
Nashville
Member since Nov 2006
18307 posts
Posted on 8/25/17 at 12:08 am to
All three written assignments were compare/contrast situations. I just did a standard three body explanation for each. Ive always been a good writer but I made sure to match what the scenario was looking for. Always be clear and precise from the pov of someone with little to no financial experience.
Posted by ODP
Conroe
Member since Oct 2015
1938 posts
Posted on 8/25/17 at 10:51 am to
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RollTide4Eve


Glad to see you're attacking the exam. I remember you posting a few months ago that you were giving it some thought. Best decision I've ever made was getting my Acct Union Card.
Posted by Rex Feral
Athens
Member since Jan 2014
11295 posts
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:13 pm to
Becker is the best. Passed all parts on my first try. I never got my gold ruler because the teacher tried to rob a bank several months after the class ended.
Posted by MusclesofBrussels
Member since Dec 2015
4458 posts
Posted on 8/26/17 at 8:19 am to
I got my BEC score also this past week. Crushed it...96
Posted by RollTide4Ever
Nashville
Member since Nov 2006
18307 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 12:58 pm to
Finally, did plunge with Gleim and got Far/Reg. I'm doing the mcqs and simulations (book hasn't arrived yet). So far, I'm digging it. I pushed my FAR retake b/c I want to be done with it. I plan to retake Reg in early December. I will supplement with Ninja, and study JEs. Plan to focus heavily on leases, bonds, and Gov't.
Posted by MusclesofBrussels
Member since Dec 2015
4458 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 2:32 pm to
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I will supplement with Ninja, and study JEs.


Ninja MCQ is great in my opinion. I've found it extremely useful. You seem to be focusing on the right areas for FAR, but I took it before the exam changes so hard to say.

At this point I've passed FAR and BEC, waiting on my score for Audit, and am planning to take REG in November.
Posted by foshizzle
Washington DC metro
Member since Mar 2008
40599 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:03 pm to
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My boss told me one time that someone who was a CPA asked her how long land is usually depreciated.




I ran into a CPA last year who had no idea it's completely legit for nonprofits to be profitable.
Posted by SLafourche07
Member since Feb 2008
9928 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:24 pm to
Screw you guys. I'm getting Another71 ads on TD now.

I'm supposed to be done with this damn exam.


ETA: And now Becker
This post was edited on 9/1/17 at 3:25 pm
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