Posted: 26 Jul 2009 at 18:24 | IP Logged
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IrvineCPA wrote:
Did you like the functionality of the Wiley CD 14.0? Can you query random questions for each module or the entire module? Can you do query by question from the book only off the CD which you couldn’t do with version 13.0
Also, can you do research while you do the simulation, which you couldn’t do with version 13.0 |
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I haven't seen version 13.0 to compare, but as far as 14.0, there is a research function. I like the content of the questions and the convenience of doing the questions on the computer and your percentage correct calculated, etc. The 14.0 software, while a great learning tool, is a little glitchy. I could never get it to run on Windows Vista, now having said that, I did read where other people have called tech support and got it to work with Vista. I have an older computer upstairs with XP and it runs fine on that, so I didn't mess with getting it work with Vista. The note function where you can add comments to certain questions to aid in your studying does not work - at least with what I was sent. If you type anything in the note field and subsequently hit the arrow to go to the next question you get the dreaded Wiley 14.0 failing to respond and must close blah blah. Kept happening everytime I opendd the file, so I had to reinstall the software, which was a pain because I had a cumulative file going with all my modules and I lost it obviously. I placed my order for the Yaeger homestudy before the software was available, so it was sent to me at a later date. So maybe there have been some updates to fix some of the problems with 14.0 as I think I received the original release. The simulations are good as far as content and format - similar to what you see on the exam. Some problems with the results function with sims - you have to enter numbers in exact format or it thinks it is wrong; for example, you have to enter 10,000, not 10000. On the actual exam, your numbers are reformatted. The query function as far as selecting questions is limited, probably the same as 13.0.
So overall, I like it, but it is a little glitchy. Sorry for the ramble, but I've been working Auditing problems all day AFTER losing my file yesterday and this is a nice diversion lol.
oh and the text link functionality is wonderful...not sure if this was in 13.0
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