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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 NINJA Hotline Calls: 1 - Regulation 2 - Auditing 3 - Regulation 4 - Auditing 5 - FAR 6 - BEC Podcast Version: Subscribe on iTunes Get More CPA Exam Podcasts Want to call the NINJA Hotline? Get emailed when it goes live next (you'll also get some free study materials sent your way). 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?      

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Subscribe on iTunes Have a question for the Podcast? Ask Jeff Joseph - I am a 44 year old professional that would like to accomplish one of my all time goals: passing the CPA Exam. It has been 15 years since I was in school. What is your opinion on the most effective way get up to speed on the new exam content, requisites and review methods? Michael - I'm having a hard time finding someone to verify my work experience as required by my state. I had a disagreement with my old boss and now I'm working on my own and can't find anyone to verify my work experience. The state requires that a CPA, from any state, verify that I worked for 1 year in public accounting, which I have been doing. What should I do? Greg - As I watch lecture videos and take notes, how detailed should my notes be? Does it make a difference if I type or handwrite the notes? How do I incorporate my lecture videos, the text, and NINJA Notes? Andrew - I have failed REG twice, but raised my score ten points (to a 74) after buying the Ten Point Combo. Would you suggest watching the review course videos again and taking notes, or re-writing the NINJA notes while listening to the NINJA audio? I still plan to hit the MCQs either way. Christina - Does the AICPA grade you on the number of MCQ questions you answered or the total MCQ questions in the test? So, if I only answered 80 out of the 90 MCQ, do they grade me on just those 80 or the total 90? Lauren - How many questions in each FAR testlet are pretest? Myles - How should I study during the last week before my exam? Chris - Where can I find the codification tutorial for FAR? Is there a free resource? Justin - Say I had two research questions on my Audit exam. Is there any chance that they both count? And how much does each count for? Are they equal weight to the other questions in the Sims? Carmela - FAR has a massive amount of information to memorize. I am studying the Fixed Assets section, and there is so many formulas. How do you remember everything? Get More CPA Reviewed Podcasts 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?      

Subscribe on iTunes Today's Giveaway: Ten Point Combo (Lite) Caller 1: Cecille - FAR Caller 2: Holly - FAR Caller 3: Dana - BEC/AUD Caller 4: Marie - AUD Caller 5: Lisa - REG Caller 6: Inder - BEC Get More CPA Reviewed Podcasts Want to call the NINJA Hotline? Sign up below and get emailed about the next call-in. (Your info will never be shared). Also included: NINJA Freebies that will help with your exams. 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?      

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Subscribe on iTunes Have a question for the Podcast? Option1: Call the NINJA Hotline - (323) 834-9132 Option 2: Ask Jeff Today's CPA Reviewed Questions: Matt - I have the updated Ten Point Combo for AUD. Do you think the combo will be enough to supplement my studies without having to buy another book? Or do I need to purchase updated videos for the Clarity Project?   Ryan - On exam simulations, can you earn partial credit? For example if you are working an income statement and don't present something net of tax, do they only look at the net income number or do they look line by line to see if you did each part correctly?   Cedric - In the NINJA method, a what point do you stop doing non-stop MCQs and move on to rewriting the NINJA Notes? My concern is that I may use up too much time working questions and not leave enough time for the rewrite.   George - I just got my score for FAR, and it's 77. How do you keep the knowledge for a passed section if you don't do that type of work?   Cristy - For the multiple choice portion of the FAR, approximately what percentage of MCQs are actual problems that have to be worked?   Laura - In your experience, how much of an impact will the new audit material have on the exam?   Diana - I want to complete the exam by the end of 2013. What sections would you recommend that I study for first? Based on my time frame, should I try and complete 2 sections in one window?   Snehal - What is the best way to study for REG? I have the 10 point combo and Wiley book.   Agatha - Should I start studying before I schedule an exam, or schedule and then start studying?   Ruby - I just took the REG exam and went through all 4 testlets but clicked on quit instead of submit at the end. I received a confirmation letter that I took the test when I signed out from Prometric. Will the test still be graded? Is there anything I can do at this point?   Mariela - I'm planning to take FAR at the end of August. Do you have any recommendations to supplement my studying? I'm getting the 10 point combo lite, but I don't know if I should also get a book. I have an old review book from 2011, but I don't know if many changes have already taken place. Also, are there any changes to FAR starting Q3?   Sam - I work for a Big 4 Firm. Do you know whether passing my CPA exam on my anniversary date is considered passing within one year (eligible for $5,000)?   Jen - What is your advice for a career-changing adult who has no accounting experience, but is hoping to find a job after passing the exam?   Jess - If I am a licensed CPA in one state, can I refer to myself as a CPA in another state, where I am not licensed?   Danielle - How do you regroup after a 70 on FAR? What do you concentrate on or do you just start from the beginning with lectures again? Unfortunately, I had credit for three sections, and now I only have credit for two since I didn’t pass FAR.   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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH-BbIJr1Co Subscribe on iTunes Have a question for the Podcast? Option1: Call the NINJA Hotline - (323) 834-9132 Option 2: Ask Jeff Today's CPA Reviewed Questions: Tressa - I've decided to get back to studying for the CPA exam after a 3 year hiatus. Given the exam changes and the upcoming exam changes, where do I start? I plan to use your study materials and am anxious to get started. What advice do you have for people coming back to testing after a long break and what section is the best to start with? Ru - I did a simulated practice exam and got 48%. I reworked all the problems and got 100%. Do I keep doing this until exam day? Snehal - I am studying Audit. I failed twice with scores of 66 and 70. I know most of the questions and answers from Wiley. What is the best way to study for Audit? Johnny - Do you think it's necessary to refrain from social media while studying for the CPA exam? I check Twitter a lot throughout day and follow several blogs. I know you've said it takes sacrifice to be able to get through studying. Would you say that sacrifice also applies to Twitter and the news and blogs? Roberto - I am taking BEC in a month for the third time. The first time, I studied half of my book and scored a 65. The second time, I watched all the videos got a 50. Do you have any suggestions for me? Will the NINJA system work for me? Rob - What is the most efficient and effective strategy for studying for the governmental and nonprofit accounting section for FAR? I'm going through this stuff and I'm hitting a brick wall because my mind is numb. Do you have an accelerated way of moving through this stuff? Jack - Is there anything I can do if my prior employer won't sign off on my experience? Aren't they obligated to do so? I keep sending them the form to fill out and 5 months later, still nothing. Caitlin - I have a complete video lecture course from 2010 that I never got around to using, but I’m going to get started with studying for the exam soon. Do you think I should buy an updated package, or can I get by with the 2010 materials if I add in NINJA and Wiley? Sylvia - I have recently taken the Auditing exam. I felt like the first testlet was straightforward, the second progressively harder, and the third much harder than the second. Is that a good sign? Do you know how MCQs are graded? Next Week's Giveaway x2: Ten Point Combo Lite   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?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vUGD66_FRs Subscribe on iTunes Have a question for the Podcast? Option1: Call the NINJA Hotline - (323) 834-9132 Option 2: Ask Jeff Today's CPA Reviewed Questions: Jared - I took Audit, used my video course, NINJA notes and Wiley TB and I got my worst score ever. I left the exam feeling super confident and now I do not know where to go. I am taking BEC at the end of May and I am thinking of putting Audit away for a while and starting fresh with either REG or FAR. Which do you suggest I go after first? Do you think I need a new course? Nabeel - I failed my first attempt at FAR. I’m having a hard time retaining the information. Do you have any tips for easy ways to get points so I can pass? Ken - I started studying for REG in February, and I’m scheduled to take the exam in May. Do you have any words of encouragement? Gayle - What % of candidates pass all four parts of the CPA Exam on their first try? Rose - I am currently studying for REG, and I’m struggling with Contract Law, particularly common law. I have read the Wiley chapter twice, read the NINJA Notes a few times, and spent one entire day watching videos by a law professor on YouTube. I felt like I had a good grasp on the material until I practiced MCQs. Do you have any words of wisdom? Chad - I have passed BEB but failed FAR and AUD by 4 and 5 points. Do you know of any tutoring available to help me raise my score? Mykel - I have failed FAR and AUD, and I’m lost on what to do next. Before each exam, I was averaging at least 75 on the Wiley MCQs, but I come up short on the actual exam. What should I do? Kevin - I graduated in 2009, and now I’m ready to study for the CPA Exam, but I don’t know where to start. I don’t want to spend a lot of money on a review course unless I have a solid plan. My current job is unrelated to accounting, so I may need a refresher on some of the concepts. What do you recommend I do? Rebecca - I am a student in an MS Accounting program, and I’m only 12 hours away from the 150 hour threshold required to sit for the CPA Exam. But I lack the work experience requirement for licensure. I am thinking about quitting the MS program after I complete the twelve hours I need and studying for the exam instead. Is this a good idea? Or should I complete the masters program first? Eric - Can you please explain how the 18 month rule works? How do I know when my credit will expire? Brandon - In your opinion, how important are the performance measures included on each score report? Spencer - For the simulation portion of the REG exam, will I be graded against others who had my SIMs or against the aggregate population of CPA candidates in general? Navneet - I passed CPA Exam in 2011, but now I am having difficulty getting a job with a CPA firm. I have 2 years of private company experience in the accounting department. Do you have any suggestions for finding a job? Today's Facebook Questions: Brock - Is the 10 point combo enough study material to pass AUD? Or do you recommend purchasing an AUD review course and using the 10 point combo along with the purchased videos and book? JJ - Hey Jeff, my question relates to your ninja framework. I was looking over the framework and for the "note taking" section, I saw that it suggests taking good notes from whatever video course one may have. However,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM7Hb_xup80 Today's Giveaway: Ten Point Combo Lite Audio Only: Subscribe to CPA Reviewed: iTunes iTunes Version Intro/Outro Music: Mitch Langley "Free" Have a question for the Podcast? Option1: Call the NINJA Hotline - (323) 834-9132 Option 2: Ask Jeff Today's NINJA Hotline Question: FAR Study Tactics Today's Mailbox Questions: Keith - Before tackling FAR and AUD, what is the least demanding section that I can take in May and only use MCQs and NINJA Nathan - I’m trying to figure out a schedule for AUD and BEC. Can I prepare for AUD in four weeks, or is it better to plan for eight? Do you think BEC can be done in three to four weeks, or should I plan for longer? Alex - I will be taking Audit for the third time on April 27th after scoring a 70 and 69. I could swear I passed the test after I took it the second time as I thought I really knew the material well. What can I do differently this time to make sure I pass? I have a video course as well as the Wiley test bank. Jacade - I'm now approaching the Non-Stop MCQs step for the NINJA method and was wondering what is the most ideal way to tackle this. Is it best to methodically do 20-30 MCQs for each main study topic until results are constant and then move to the next topic? Or would a better method be doing 20-30 random MCQs from all of FAR until I see I have completed a large number of questions (~1,000)? Elaine - My question relates to work experience. Do firms usually sign off the experience requirement after only one year as required by the state? Or do they require you to be there two years or even longer? Sarah - If you graduated with a BBA in econ, but went back to school for an accounting certificate and hypothetically passed all 4 parts of your CPA Exam, would it be easy for you to land a job in order for you to acquire the one year experience? Cedric - After taking a section, do you recommend spending 3 weeks or so waiting for your score to see whether or not you will need re-take that section or taking a short break and begin studying for your next section? Today's Forum Questions: NASBA Turnaround Time for Exam Issues? How to Stay Stay Motivated? Using Old BEC Materials? BEC Retake Advice? How do you Prepare for IFRS?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaRJbl_dy0k Eight call-ins in this show. HiYa! Subscribe to CPA Reviewed on iTunes Have a question for the Podcast? Option1: Call the NINJA Hotline - (323) 834-9132 Option 2: Ask Jeff Today's Giveaway: NINJA Ten Point Combo   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?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtcuXf898BQ Subscribe to CPA Reviewed on iTunes Have a question for the Podcast? Option1: Call the NINJA Hotline - (323) 834-9132 Option 2: Ask Jeff Today's Questions: Sheila - I passed the CPA Exam back in 1992, and find myself in the position of needing to pass it again. It’s a long story. What products would you suggest for me? Christen - I have failed Audit five times but passed every other section. I have NO idea what I am doing wrong. I have the NINJA Notes, Audio, and Wiley test bank, as well as two lecture courses. What advice do you have? Dolly - I am a full time accountant working 40-70 hours a week with no time on weekends to study. I have failed BEC three times, AUD once, and REG once. I am highly discouraged and don’t know where to go from here. What should I do? Alex - I was just wondering if you had any specific info on how BEC written communication tasks were graded. If I get a written task about an unfamiliar topic that I don't know a whole lot about, should I only talk about what I'm sure is correct/accurate (even if that is very little)? Or, should I try to give a longer answer and throw a little "BS" in there as long as it sounds plausible? Kim - I am studying Audit right now. I read your post that you mostly memorize information to pass this section. Is that the best way to approach Audit? Jeremy - I made a 57 on AUD the first time I took it, so I started from scratch and went through all my videos again. Then I scored a 71. Do I need to go through all the materials again? What suggestions do you have for my next attempt? Ron - I scored a 44 on REG the first time and a 52 the second time I took it. Should I stick with REG or change it up and try BEC? I’m really frustrated right now. Joel - I just received my first payment coupon to take the exam in Virginia. I may be moving to Pennsylvania in the next couple of months for a job that requests me to have progress toward the CPA. Should I continue with the exam in VA even if I get the job and move, or should I just switch everything over to PA? Rana - Jeff, I am having the hardest time passing FAR. I just took it for the 3rd time. I have made a 43, 65, and now a 53. I am so discouraged. I have thought about moving on to a different part and then coming back to FAR. Any suggestions? Inketsu - I am currently a sophomore in college, and I chose CPA as my career. I would like to start studying for the exam as soon as possible, but do you think I should wait until I finish school? Kelly - If someone has many years of work experience but NO accounting experience, then goes back to school to complete a Bachelors Degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, are they likely to pass any of these exams? Today's Podcast Giveaway: NINJA 10 Point Combo (x2)    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?