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http://www.cpa-exam.org/alerts/download/cpaalertspring09.pdf

I came across this web page and surprised to learn that ethic portion will be moved from REG to BEC so, does this mean we don’t have to study CPA ethics and Code of Conduct under REG??

The newly approved CSOs reflect changes in content, organization
and structure, and in the weights assigned to Content Areas as a measure
of the extent of their coverage on the examination.
Among the many changes – both large and small – the new CSOs
indicate that the testing of ethics and independence will move from
the Regulation (REG) section to the Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
section. (However, topics related to ethics and responsibilities in tax
practice will continue to be tested in REG.) Also, business structure
topics currently included in the Business Environment and Concepts
(BEC) section will be tested, in the future, in the business law area of
REG. New topics will be added to BEC, including corporate governance,
and redefined information systems topics will be presented in
BEC from the perspective of management of a business entity.

As compare to FARE, I spent very less time in preparing REG and I am half as confident when I was giving FARE. I got 75 in FARE so, does that means I am definitely going fail in REG????

I got 75 in fare.

Is FARE result out? I checked on the website and i could not see it. It still says “Scores Not Found”. Am I doing some mistake in checking it. I put the section id no. and the DOB.

There is one critical difference in the notes on Reg D Rule 504. Acc to Becker, general solicitation is prohibited and there is restriction on purchaser’s right to resell but Acc to Wiley, general solicitations are permitted and no restriction on the purchaser’s right to resell. Which one is correct?

I am studying REG from Becker and today I checked Wiley and I came across few chapters which are not in Becker. Can I ignore those chapters and just focus on Becker’s Material? My exam is in two weeks and I have lots and lots to cover!!

I can’t memorize all these percentages and amounts in REG especially in individual tax section. There are so many and I keep on forgetting. How did you guys manage to do it? Please help me.

For AUD, is it ok to use 2008 books?? Or do we have to refer 2009?

Which book is good for AUD?? Is becker sufficient?

I gave FARE exam on 17th Feb MA jurisdiction. Does anyone knows whether the scores are out? I tried to check on nasba but it’s saying “Scores not found”

I am still stuck with Chap 1 and 2. there are so many numbers to memorize. Do we have to memorize all those limits and AGI phase out limits?

This is not regarding CPA exam. Actually i am new to this country. Got married and moved here recently and i have no idea how to start my career here. I thought CPA is good way to take off with but this is a long process and I need to get a job as soon as possible.

All the job advertisements require experience which I don’t have. From some information i gathered from internet, Quickbook seems to be very important so, i thought of taking a coaching class for Quick book. Please advise whether I am on the right track and how should I go forward. What kind of job should I start with like is bookkeeping a good job to start with if you want to become public accountant?

Please shed some light with your knowledge about how to make a start for aspiring public accountant. Thank You.

I have not practised a single Communication and Research. I was avoding it because I don’t know how to study these two sections. Can anyone suggest how I should crack these sections?

I just gave the Final exam 1 in Becker CD and i got 56:((
Does this mean I am not yet ready for the exam or are the becker’s questions much tough as compared to real CPA exam?? I have only few days left now and with this result I am loosing my confidence.

I have two weeks left for FARE. Yesterday I saw some SIM questions on error correction and I am not getting it at all. Guys, any last minute tips for FARE would be appreciated. Especially on SIMs!!

Thanks

In the financial statement prepared on income tax basis, how should the non deductible portion of expense such as meal and entertainment be reported?

The given answer is that we should inclue it in expense category in determination of income.

But as per my understanding the non deductible portion is not included in expense in determination of income.

please advise.

Can I completely rely on Becker (Lecture CDs and Passmaster) for FARE and REG? Or do I have to complement Becker with anyother books?

Just got my FAR and REG exam rescheduled. I am not feeling confident at all and i doubt I will ever. Anyway, studying really hard right now. Hope I don’t have to postpone it again.

Does the work experience before giving or clearing CPA exam qualifies for the License or only the work experience after clearing CPA exam counts.

Thanks for the advice. Actually, my concern is I am taking atleast 3 mins to do a bond or a lease question. Do these section questions take more time?