Active TopicsActive Topics  Display List of Forum MembersMemberlist  Search The ForumSearch  HelpHelp
  RegisterRegister  LoginLogin
CPA Review Programs & Study Materials
 CPAnet Forum : CPA Review Programs & Study Materials
Subject Topic: different review? (Topic Closed Topic Closed) Post ReplyPost New Topic
  
Author
Message << Prev Topic | Next Topic >>
CPA-hopeful
Major Contributor
Major Contributor


Joined: 09 Nov 2008
Location: United States
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 254
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 at 19:02 | IP Logged  

Okay, so I didn't pass FAR the first time around.  I'm wondering if there is a different review that I should consider for my second go?  I used Roger Phillips the first time.  I felt like he prepared me, but that the test was not what 'most' people get.

Thoughts?



__________________
FAR - 74, 74, 75-PASSED
BEC - 74, 74, 68, 75- PASSED
REG - 73, 74, 75- PASSED
ETHICS 95
AUD - 79 PASSED
Back to Top View CPA-hopeful's Profile Search for other posts by CPA-hopeful
 
IL_Candidate
Contributor
Contributor


Joined: 13 Jun 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 51
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 at 21:54 | IP Logged  

I used Wiley (books and cd) for AUD, FAR, and BEC and passed each the first time.  I did not think there was much (if anything) on my exam that was not covered in Wiley.

__________________
BEC - 84
AUD - 91
REG - 84
FAR - 89
Ethics - 95%
Back to Top View IL_Candidate's Profile Search for other posts by IL_Candidate
 
nic4747
Major Contributor
Major Contributor


Joined: 19 Nov 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 604
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 at 22:00 | IP Logged  

I used the Wiley book for REG and FAR and passed REG (no results on FAR).  Anyways, I felt the Wiley book did a good job of preparing me, and its cheap and available at Barnes and Noble or Borders.  

__________________
FAR - Oct 2008 - Pass
REG - Nov 2008 - Pass
AUD - Jan 2009 - Pass
BEC - Jan 2009 - Pass

Using Wiley book and software
Back to Top View nic4747's Profile Search for other posts by nic4747
 
CPA-hopeful
Major Contributor
Major Contributor


Joined: 09 Nov 2008
Location: United States
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 254
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 at 23:36 | IP Logged  

I have the Wiley book and use it for the MCQ, but not really all the reading.  I get so bored reading that much so Roger teaches it so you don't have to read it all. 

With Yaegar, does anyone know is it lively?  or is it just boring?  I need something not so boring to watch otherwise I fall asleep.....



__________________
FAR - 74, 74, 75-PASSED
BEC - 74, 74, 68, 75- PASSED
REG - 73, 74, 75- PASSED
ETHICS 95
AUD - 79 PASSED
Back to Top View CPA-hopeful's Profile Search for other posts by CPA-hopeful
 
Romain
Regular
Regular


Joined: 24 May 2007
Location: Jamaica
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 222
Posted: 20 Dec 2008 at 08:43 | IP Logged  

Why not try the Bisk Intensive (cram). Essentially that is what you need given your familiarity with FAR.  It covers all the testable areas for the exam. 

Robert Monette does an excellent job in explaining key concepts in a very simple, patient and articulate manner.   He repeats very important concepts/points giving practical reasons to reinforce and take your own notes while listening. (Note: I recommend taking your own notes as the information sticks better although a booklet is provided which includes the summarized notes).  You really learn better taking your own notes. 

"Bob" loves journal entries and emphasizes throughout the lecture that you cannot go into the exam without knowing them. He will always work past CPA MCQs and start with JEs; he lives by his word.

His lectures are riddled with a lot of exam tips, tricks and mnemonics.  Just a moment ago, I listened to the lecture on Cash Flow Statement and he gave a mnemonic "HAPPE" to remember what goes into the "investing" activities section. That was indeed good as I am normally confused with placing entries incorrectly between "investing" and "financing" activities.

It costs $249.75 (3 DVDs and a booklet containing the notes and MCQs); however, if you are from a CPA firm you can get if for $175.00.  Just call Tammie Hemby. 



__________________
Now finished the CFE & CIA
Back to Top View Romain's Profile Search for other posts by Romain
 




Page of 3 Next >>
  Post ReplyPost New Topic
Printable version Printable version

Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Powered by Web Wiz Forums version 7.9
Copyright ©2001-2010 Web Wiz Guide

This page was generated in 0.1094 seconds.

Copyright © 1996-2016 CPAnet/MizWeb Communities All Rights Reserved
Twitter
|Facebook |CPA Exam Club | About | Contact | Newsletter | Advertise & Promote