AR15 wrote: For those of you using Yaeger, what is your study approach? Do you read the chapter first or watch the lectures? I'm trying to figure out the best way to start studying for BEC so I can hopefully take the exam in late February.

I just took BEC in November and passed...........76.  I did, practically, every problem in the Wiley book.....several times.  I read all the Chapters and made flash cards for all the formulas.

My recommendation after taking Yeager, is do exactly as they say and then "some more".  I do not have a "wow" score as you'll note.  I overstudied for this section and realized afterward that the AICPA throws everything in this section that we probably would not need in order to do well in our profession....nice to know stuff, but come on really??  One thing is clear, although the Wiley book is small and the Yeager lectures are not as intense as others, this section is not easy and not to be taken lightly... many people fail it first time sitting. 

Know your variances, ratios, etc. and hit the main points in financial management.  As far as IT is concerned try to do as many problems as possible (practice, practice, practice).  This is an area (IT) that is tested heavily; I did all the problems in the book, studied additional problems by purchasing the Gleim CPA on line BEC review course and found that I had problems on the test that were totally out of nowhere.....like what the heck is this??

The bottom line is, yes you should read the book after you go through the lecture so the concepts are re-enforced, but at the end of day, you need to walk into that exam knowing you haven't cheated yourself and that you know your stuff.  Don't get me wrong, I am grateful I passed first shot.......but for effort, I should have scored in the 90's

Good luck!!!