I just wanted to note that if I were taking another CPA review course, I would most likely have critical comments as well.  I can see, now, that Roger not covering every detail is an advantage as mentioned by AccountingNerd.  But, I still stick to my other comments.  I also wanted to add that Roger has finally added the run-times for all his lectures.  His lectures are actually shorter than what he advertises.  I was actually relieved, at first, when I saw this since I saved 2.5 hours having to watch lectures.  But, you are getting less for your money (he could have used more lecture time to explain other details/topics).  Regardless, his review course is MUCH cheaper than most others.  He is the most entertaining CPA review teacher.  He gives you all the material needed to pass (Wiley Books, Wiley CD, Roger Books).  I just don't believe it is the most efficient way to pass.  You get what you pay for.

Quote: I just wanted to note that if I were taking another CPA review course, I would most likely have critical comments as well.  I can see, now, that Roger not covering every detail is an advantage as mentioned by AccountingNerd.  But, I still stick to my other comments.  I also wanted to add that Roger has finally added the run-times for all his lectures.  His lectures are actually shorter than what he advertises.  I was actually relieved, at first, when I saw this since I saved 2.5 hours having to watch lectures.  But, you are getting less for your money (he could have used more lecture time to explain other details/topics).  Regardless, his review course is MUCH cheaper than most others.  He is the most entertaining CPA review teacher.  He gives you all the material needed to pass (Wiley Books, Wiley CD, Roger Books).  I just don't believe it is the most efficient way to pass.  You get what you pay for.

Chowder,

You certainly have a right to be critical of any review course you choose to exam.  The coin we all drop for the privilege of calling ourselves CPA's is a lot.  However, I must disagree with your assertion that you are getting less value for your money with Roger's lectures.

I believe that his advertised lecture lengths are based upon the live classes, and let's face it, no matter which review course you attend, you will not get the full amount of time, due to restraints such as restroom breaks, lunch, general fatigue, etc.

I'm not sure you are lauding Roger or criticizing him for not covering everything in the Wiley book.  He says in the lectures, that he is teaching what is heavily tested through past experience.  Perhaps if you feel the need to know the contents of the Wiley in depth, maybe you should expand your study time & read the Wiley sections that Roger glossed over (or completely omitted).

As for your assertion that you do not believe that Roger's course is the most efficient, all I can say is that everyone has different study habits, aptitudes, experience, et al, and if there was a single review course that was the most efficient to all, it would put the others out of business.  It appears that the Roger course may not be for you, but it is certainly helping me.

Sorry, Chowder, when it comes to the benefits of the Roger course, I think we should just agree that we are on opposite ends of the Roger spectrum.  Now I have to go back to studying for FAR.

Cheers,

Jay

I know I sound like I am a paid spokesperson for Roger from my posted defense of the Roger course from those who have issues with it, but trust me, I am not.  Fendi, I have some issues with your previous post of 04/24.

You claim that your questions must be posted on the message board and they may or may not be answered.  If you have a majorly pressing question, you can call the Roger office or do the online chat.  I must admit, I have had time issues with posting a question on the message board that was answered in a delayed fashion.  The response times are getting better, but face it, if you have a question at 10 pm, no one will be able to help you unless you post here on cpanet.  Also, if you have a particular question about something in the Wiley book/ software, try using the search on the message board to see if someone else had that same question that was asked on the message board.  I have found answers that way, too.

You complain about the message board being monitored, but all message boards are that way; even this one!  You really don't need some idiot spewing his/her psychotic rants about Section 179 depreciation on a serious forum.  If your question is not posted/ answered on the message boards, why not call the office & find out what's going on?

Finally, I don't know what type of questions you post on the Roger message board where you get the same response time after time.  From my experience, I usually get my quetions answered in a respectful, clear way on the Roger board.

Fendi, you are absolutely correct about doing your due dlilgence when choosing an appropriate CPA review course.  Ask alot of questions, get as much detail as you can and get a feel for which course will work best for your study habits & situation.  On that point, I couldn't agree with you more.

Cheers,

Jay