Cpa Reviewed: The Cpa Exam Podcast

  CPA Reviewed CPA Exam Podcast #86 - Motivation to Study for the CPA Exam - Taking the CPA Exam Immediately Following College - Supplementing with NINJA vs. Using NINJA Exclusively - What to Study During CPA Exam Test Week - When to do SIMS and Practice Tests for the CPA Exam - Are NINJA Flashcards the Same as NINJA Notes?   Have a CPA Exam Study Question? Send it below and I'll personally answer as soon as possible.   First Name*Email* Question?*Please tell us about your CPA Exam status.AUD Exam Status*Select OneCurrently StudyingNeed to PassPassedBEC Exam Status*Select OneCurrently StudyingNeed to PassPassedFAR Exam Status*Select OneCurrently StudyingNeed to PassPassedREG Exam Status*Select OneCurrently StudyingNeed to PassPassed

CPA Reviewed Podcast #85 - What is the CPA Exam Score Release? - BEC overhead variances – an easy way to remember? - Multiple choice question topics that aren’t discussed in CPA Review study materials? - Studying out of order? - REG – 2018 – Is this for CPA Test takers this year? - Business Law 40% of Regulation MCQ? - Taken 19 Exams and doubting myself.   Have a CPA Exam Study Question? Send it below and I'll personally answer as soon as possible.   First Name*Email* Question?*Please tell us about your CPA Exam status.AUD Exam Status*Select OneCurrently StudyingNeed to PassPassedBEC Exam Status*Select OneCurrently StudyingNeed to PassPassedFAR Exam Status*Select OneCurrently StudyingNeed to PassPassedREG Exam Status*Select OneCurrently StudyingNeed to PassPassed

Transcript: What is happening, everyone? Welcome back to another action-packed edition of CPA Reviewed, the official podcast of another71.com. As always, I am your humble host Jeff Elliott, a licensed CPA in the state of Kansas by the grace of God and to the chagrin of many. Happy whatever today is. Happy Wednesday to you. This is episode 84. So, yeah, I've done 84 of these. If you wanna be on the podcast, go to another71.com. Click on the upper nav. Ask Jeff, and it will appear in a future edition of the podcast. If you want to jump to the front of the line, you can become a NINJA Monthly member, and NINJA Monthly member get their questions answered first. All right. First up is Ninja Ashley. When you study for an exam, was there a specific or target number of multiple choice questions that you completed per day? I'm looking for a specific number if you have one. I currently set up blocks of questions by section. There are four blocks. Each block contains six sections in various orders. I selected my block

CPA Reviewed #83 - Trump Tax Law & ERM Impact on CPA Exam In this CPA Exam Podcast, we discuss: Auditing 8-Week Study Plan BEC COSO ERM Update - Big Deal? Trump Tax Law Impact on REG Forward Rate vs Spot Rate How many CPA Exam MCQ should you do before exam day? ...and much more... Have a CPA Exam Study Question? Need Help Balancing Life and the CPA Exam? You can Ask the NINJAs, and your question will be answered in the next CPA Exam Podcast. Free NINJA CPA Review Materials Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family Finally Pass and Get On With Your Life?      

CPA Reviewed #82 - How to Survive a CPA Exam Score Release Intro – How to Survive CPA Exam Score Release Larry - Jeff, I took the AUD exam and am currently waiting for the results. I wanted to seek advice on how to use the NINJA system along with Becker to greatly improve my potential pass rate. I have invested countless amounts of time and energy into the CPA exam and I would like nothing more than to complete FAR this year. Parth - Thanks for the videos! I am interested in subscribing to NINJA for the monthly. But, before I do, I wanted to ask you something. I am currently taking my review courses with Becker. I have been studying for FAR and should be done with the material by next week. I mainly want to use Ninja as more of a supplemental option to review what I have learned so far. How do you think Ninja can help me with that? I read the study planning strategy, but I don't know how that would apply to me because I have already gone through much of the material with Becker. If you could please gi

CPA Reviewed #81 - CPA Exam Task-Based Simulation Time Management Oren - I took Audit in May, and I don't think I did well. My score with REG is expiring on July 21st. I just found out that I will not receive the AUD score until August 16th! If I do not pass, I won't be able to take Audit again before REG expires. Will they extend my REG score? Thanks for your insight. Nelly - Is the NINJA Audio the same as NINJA Notes? I'm am taking audit in 6 days, I have the notes but I am deciding whether or not to purchase the audio. Is it the same as the notes but spoken out loud? Amanda - Do you have any insight on the new format of the FAR sims -- three different sections rather than just one? I am worried about not knowing the entire picture of the sims and spending too much time on the first one or two sets only to get to the last set and run out of time. Have you heard any details on the type of questions that will be in each section? For example, a research based question would only be in the final sectio

Live CPA Exam Courses + Earning CPE Credits - CPA Reviewed #80 Brandon - I've been out of school for some time and would like to test my skills to see where I am with the knowledge needed to pass the CPA Exam. I think I need an assessment exam to let me know what to focus on. Do you have something or know something I can use? Seth - I'm trying to select a CPA Exam Review Course. There seems to be only one course offering live CPA Review classes now, which i think will help me with structure, etc. But I've seen a lot of blogs complaining about the live classes and the price. What do you think of live classes, and are there other prep courses that you especially like? Alfonso - I just graduated with a B.S in Accountancy and I have all of the requirements needed to take the CPA Exam in Arizona. I was wondering what steps I need to take in order to take the CPA Exam? From my knowledge I need to send in transcripts and an application. Can you please provide me with a better checklist? Mika - I find it

CPA Exam Study Motivation with August 2017 CPA Exam Score Release - CPA Reviewed #79 Holi - I am a recent college graduate going to work for a Big Four Accounting Firm in the fall. Because I have some time before then, I budgeted four months to take all four sections of the CPA. I started with the beast, and I studied for FAR. I really put in the time and took the exam last week. But I cannot shake the feeling that I failed and it's weighing heavily on me. Because of the new exam format and changes, however, my score is being held for 10 weeks -- until mid-August. By then, I would have hopefully taken all four sections without knowing any of my scores. This is a terrible feeling because I am starting to become unmotivated without knowing if I am tracking score wise. And worse case I fail, I would have to restudy old material instead of it being fresh in my mind. How do I stay motivated not knowing any scores? Should I take FAR again before I get my CPA Exam score back in Aug just because I think I fai

Working Moms and the CPA Exam - CPA Reviewed #78 Andrew: I’m about to begin studying for the CPA and just received my NTS for FAR. I’m planning to use the Ten Point Combo and have a few questions. 1.) Will there be any updates to the Ninja Book and/or NINJA Notes this year for any of the sections? 2.) I’m one of those people that are terrible at taking notes. Do you know if people have had good results with copying the Ninja Notes word for word? 3.) I’m trying figure out a rough 8-week study schedule for how to use the Ninja study framework for FAR. Could you let me know what you think of the plan below and if there’s anything you would tweak/change? • Week 1 - 4 i. Read the Entire Ninja Book ii. Copy Ninja Notes iii. Listen to Ninja Audio • Week 5 i. Review Notes ii. Ninja MCQ and Sims iii. Listen to Ninja Audio • Week 6 i. Review Notes ii. Ninja MCQ and Sims iii. Listen to Ninja Audio iv. Look at Ninja Blitz and Ninja Plus • Week 7 i. Rewrite Ninja Notes ii. Ninja MCQ and Sims iii. Listen to Ninj

CPA Reviewed #75: Friday February 10, 2017 1. Rich – Jeff - I have purchased the NINJA notes for FAR and I have Wiley CPAexcel. Should I watch the videos? Should I read the book and then do the questions? Should I just rewrite your notes and not use CPAexcel? 2. Terry – Hi Jeff - Unfortunately, I just got my score back yesterday on BEC and I failed with a 68. It doesn't make much sense to me because I failed BEC back in November with a 73.I could probably recite the formulas and mnemonics to you. In school I was always a good test taker, I just can't seem to pass these exams. What are your suggestions? 3. Dshankar – Hello Jeff - I am writing to you for my wife. She just got her REG score and she got a 74, again! Its like her 10th 74 in a CPA exam. She has been studying since 2012. Both of us are mentally exhausted as we started studying together and I was done in 2013. She still so far from it and she always does her best. She’s always prepared well with high scores in all the mock tests before the e

CPA Reviewed #74: Wednesday January 25, 2017 1. Alejandra - Is it doable to study REG in 5 weeks and AUD in 4 weeks? I work full time but I could use 2 week vacation to study for these exams. 2. Robby - The first time I took AUD, I made a 73. I took a little break from studying and then returned when I felt mentally ready. I got frustrated using my expensive CPA Review Course (for a number of reasons). I decided to use Ninja notes only for my retake and I passed with a 78. How reasonable in your opinion is it for me to simply pass the rest of my exams with only NINJA Notes. 3. Kimberly - I passed these tests in 2009, but never filed for the license. Can I still do that, or do the test results expire? 4. Jon - Quick questions regarding my NTS and testing window. I am scheduled to take REG exam in NJ the day my NTS expires. I would like to take the exam in mid to late February. Are there any restrictions on reapplying for a new NTS and sitting for the exam during the same testing window, as long as I

CPA Reviewed #73: Monday January 23, 2017 Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live 1. Tracy - Congrats on the new baby!! Your wife is a trooper! I am taking REG again for the 5th time in February...got a 69 in July and 70 in December. On the Ninja Notes, in the partnership section it says the below:     Items not deductible on Schedule K         Instead these flow through the Partners' K-1:             Investment interest             Foreign taxes paid             Charitable contributions             179 expense But on an actual Schedule K those items are deducted. What am I missing? Gross Sales (Except for partners) (Accrual basis only) (payments to partners are OK) (except 179) = Ordinary Business Income ITEMS NOT DEDUCTIBLE ON SCHEDULE K Instead, these flow to Partners' K-1 o Investment Interest Expense o Foreign Tax Paid o Charitable Contributions o 179 Expense Mnemoni

Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live 1. Joe - My question is should I challenge my BEC score of a 73 when I am stronger in all categories except for Written Communications? 2. Alex - 74 on REG - should I ask for a re-score? 3. Arjun - I scored a 28 ... 41 on FAR. What is going on? 4. Mir - Any advice for CPA candidates struggling with Auditing SIMS? 5. Carrie - Failed FAR 4x. Re-study in 23 days? 6. Daniel - Trending at 97% on NINJA MCQ, but failed - what??? 7. Kajal - Passed FAR and REG, but can't seem to pass BEC and AUD. 8. Carley - What to do if I'm weaker on EVERYTHING in FAR?? 9. Keisha - Failed FAR and getting very discouraged! 10. Brian - How to stay motivated when you're working full time, a parent, and ... exhausted. Links mentioned in the show: [NINJA Study Planner & Survival Guide] [CPA Exam Forum] [NINJA MCQ & SIMS] [Ten Point Combo] Free NINJA CPA Review Mate

Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live The CPA Reviewed CPA Exam podcast is back! In this episode, we cover:   Intro: NASBA/AICPA extend CPA Exam testing window 10 days (forum discussion here) (nasba article here) 1. Stephanie - Hi Jeff, I recently found out I failed FAR for the second time (~60s). My score only went up 2 points from the first time I took it. I have been studying FAR since September and just feel very discouraged. Do you think I should try and take BEC or AUD and save FAR for later? I am working 40 hours and summer is when my work will be slow so I'm not sure if i should focus on FAR in the summer or just keep pushing through FAR and try again? Thank you for your help! 2. Jonathan - took FAR in January after studying for three months. I got a 71. I knew the reason was because I got hit with three simulations from the last chapter on Becker which I did not know as well

Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live The CPA Reviewed CPA Exam podcast is back! In this episode, we cover: NASBA: 12 Common CPA Exam Mistakes (nasba article here) NINJA Framework: Watch all videos before MCQ? AUD: Failed 4x and needing help 200+ study hours per exam and little to show for it Recovering from a 74   See also: Free CPA Review Materials Free NINJA CPA Review Materials Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family Finally Pass and Get On With Your Life?      

In this episode, we cover: How to study for a CPA Exam retake (the right way and the wrong way) How to deal with studying for the CPA Exam during tax season when looking down the barrel of an expiring credit How to cram 4 exams in 10 months and leave some wiggle room for a re-take or two. ...and much (much) more!

Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live Intro: CPA Exam Pass Rates and CPA Exam Score Release Timeline 1. Purchase Q3 NINJA Materials now or wait? 2. Credit expiring 2/24 - when to take exam? 3. Passing before joining a Big 4 Accounting firm? 4. NINJA MCQ vs NINJA Notes as a study supplement? 5. Getting Texas (Arizona? Michigan) CPA License while working in Industry? 6. Took paper and pencil exam - is NINJA right for me? 7. How long should the N-I-N in NINJA take? 8. Is it ok to use 2011 CPA Review material? 9. Trending score: 72 Actual score: 50s ... why? 10. Out of school for 10 years - which review course to use? A71 Links: Follow @another71 (Twitter/Periscope) YouTube (Subscribe) iTunes (Subscribe) Podcast Archives Free CPA Exam Resources: CPA Exam Survival Guide CPA Exam Study Planner + $162.12 in Free Materials Free NINJA CPA Review Materials Want to Study Less & Get

Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live Intro: Questions from Beta Alpha Psi - University of South Dakota 1. What is the success rate of students passing the CPA exam the first time using NINJA? 2. What is the cost of the NINJA program? 3. Can you give a tutorial of program to see how it functions? 4. What types of CPA Exam questions are used? 5. Are there any special kinds of materials that NINJA offers? 6. Does is schedule deadlines for material to learn to keep us focused and on task? 7. Are there contacts through the program if we are stuck either on material and/or IT issues? 8. How would you compare and contrast your product to what (other CPA Review courses) offer? 9. What makes NINJA's product superior to those on the market and how can you maintain that advantage at your price point? 10. How does the adaptive learning feature in NINJA adapt if the user guesses correctly b

Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live Intro: Royals and Cubs 1. 2017 CPA Review Materials date? 2. Purchasing study materials while waiting on an NTS? 3. Waiting until 2016 to purchase materials? 4. The "N" in NINJA when you don't have videos? 5. How long does the "A" in NINJA take to review? 6. Taking the CPA Exam in May 2016 - when to buy materials? 7. When using a book (instead of videos), when do you work the MCQ? 8. Are the NINJA Notes updated for 2015 tax law (REG)? 9. When are 2016 CPA Review materials coming out? 10. MCQ strategy after the Review Phase has been reached? A71 Links: Follow @another71 (Twitter/Periscope) YouTube (Subscribe) iTunes (Subscribe) Podcasts Archives Free CPA Exam Resources: CPA Exam Survival Guide CPA Exam Study Planner + Free Notes Free NINJA CPA Review Materials Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Rev

Audio Only: Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live Intro: CPA Exam Score Release News 1. Gaining 5 points after AUD failures 2. Trending 65% in NINJA MCQ with 1 week out? 3. How to combine CPAexcel and the Ten Point Combo? 4. REG - 4 to 5 weeks out? 5. 2014 or 2015 tax law? 6. Overcoming losing a passed exam credit? 7. Last week of studying recommendations (BEC)? 8. 71 and 69 on FAR - retake in 1 week? 9. Trending 87-91...am I safe? 10. Way to get instant score on BEC? (the answer is no) ;) A71 Links: Follow @another71 (Twitter/Periscope) YouTube (Subscribe) iTunes (Subscribe) Podcasts Archives Free CPA Exam Resources: CPA Exam Survival Guide CPA Exam Study Planner + Free Notes Free NINJA CPA Review Materials Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistak