I did my Bcom and MBA in Finance.I would like to do CPA in 2012 due to some reasons...But I would like to prepare for CPA from now since am not looking for a job right now.Could please suggest me some books that would help me gain knowledge and score for CPA exam.

Since I am planning to take my CPA exam in the beginning of year 2012 ,when will be the right time forme to go for the beckers course? How long is this beckers course?Could someone please tell me more about the beckers course.Do we take the exam during the course or after completing the course?