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Hey studiers! Can someone explain the difference between unrealized gains and realized gains and losses in the most simplest way possible? I understand realized vs recognized but for some reason reali… more

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Struggling to make time to study. My busy season has not ended yet and according to my schedule it may not end until the end of june. Has anyone in this group have experience with talking to your part… more

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Retaking BEC next week. I am looking over COSO/ERM/Variances a lot. What are some study strategies other then MCQs?

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Anyone currently studying for the Audit exam and need a Becker textbook/review book? It’s the most recent book and should be good for a few more months. Hoping to get a few bucks for them but just wan… more

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I just got approved to take the CPA. Now I need to select which tests to take. My question is do I select only a couple and repay the application fee when I pass these couple or do I select all of the… more

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For those that have an MS in accounting how did you study for REG? I feel like Becker is just content overload.

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I have FAR, AUD, and BEC left and have a few months to study full-time. Based on the general ideal order, I would take FAR, AUD, then BEC. But if I wanted to get my scores sooner for each (compared to… more

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Experienced Tax Staff here. I got a 70 on BEC and I want to take it on or before April 15th. Any advice ?

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Which supplement is best for IT in BEC : Ninja or i75? Becker is not sufficient for me.

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After taking a year off from accounting and the CPA exam, I recently took BEC and Missed it be 5 points.

Any advice on retakes ?

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Scores are out !

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Scores come out today or tomorrow?

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Which is better?

Unlimited Becker bundle with examsolver or advantage with textbooks? Not sure what the difference is between the two.

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What was the lowest score you got on a REG simulated exam on Becker and and still passed the real exam? Getting real discouraged with these Becker sims

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Can you study FAR chapters in a different order than what’s in Becker? Or is it better to follow the order ?

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Has anyone found Roger CPA’s cram course for AUD to be helpful? Will be starting my final review on Wednesday (exam is the following Wednesday), and was curious if going through the course would be he… more

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Just another Saturday night studying for a section of the CPA. For those fellow studiers out there if you’re tired and anxious like me: “ I Know You Fed Up.. But Keep Your Head Up”

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For those of you who just start studying for CPA Exam, since BEC section will have different format, what’s your strategy and what’s the order of sections you will take first?

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Has anyone ever had issues with fulfilling work experience requirement for the cpa ?

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anyone know of inexpensive ways to get 30 credits to be eligible for licensure?

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How do you review until the exam score goes out? I’m planning to do 20mcq for all chapters to keep things fresh. Is it a good method?

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How do you take notes for FAR? Do you write a lot of notes? Or short bullet points? Do you rewrite ninja notes? Or rewrite the chapter outline? Remake the flash cards? What has worked best for you?

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Hey I am looking for a CPA study group but I don’t have Facebook. I’m not a big social media person that’s why (and my family’s nosy enough as is LOL) but any suggestions. I took REG alone, and almost… more

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Took BEC today and I pray I get at least a 75 😭

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The BEC exam drove me crazy because of the IT questions. If I fail again, it will be due to IT. Make sure to review all terminology that could exist related to IT controls and risks…

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Hi, some advice for all you studiers that got me focused and motivated to pass the exams (took me 8 times while working multiple jobs including busy tax season). If you really want your CPA license, y… more

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Hi everyone! Not a CPA question (apologies!), but how do you study for EA exams? I have the Surgent textbook (not videos; firm doesn’t cover it) but I feel like I spend too much time taking notes, whi… more

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Anyone ever seen Becker questions on their CPA exam ?

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I sit for BEC Monday and I’m drilling questions from Becker and AICPA website. I plan on doing this all day today and tomorrow.

Any tips or advice would be appreciated!

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How much time would it take to study FAR and REG full time (8hrs+ / day)

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I heard some people got IT SIMs for BEC, what type of questions do they ask for IT SIMs??

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Anyone taken BEC lately ? How do you guys feel about it

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took an exam today and I left a little frustrated. I decided to take the 15min break (timer paused) to go to the restroom. I checked out and came back to the front desk to check in again. The lady at … more

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Any advice on how to review BEC material efficiently one week before the exam for those who passed?

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Currently on chapter 1 of FAR (using Becker, Farhat lectures and Wiley test bank) still trying to find what study method works for me. Open to suggestions/advice

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