Summary: Working Moms and the CPA Exam - CPA Reviewed #78<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 1.) Will there be any updates to the Ninja Book and/or NINJA Notes this year for any of the sections?<br> <br> 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?<br> <br> 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?<br> <br> • Week 1 - 4<br> i. Read the Entire Ninja Book<br> ii. Copy Ninja Notes<br> iii. Listen to Ninja Audio<br> • Week 5<br> i. Review Notes<br> ii. Ninja MCQ and Sims<br> iii. Listen to Ninja Audio<br> • Week 6<br> i. Review Notes<br> ii. Ninja MCQ and Sims<br> iii. Listen to Ninja Audio<br> iv. Look at Ninja Blitz and Ninja Plus<br> • Week 7<br> i. Rewrite Ninja Notes<br> ii. Ninja MCQ and Sims<br> iii. Listen to Ninja Audio<br> iv. Look at Ninja Blitz and Ninja Plus<br> • Week 8<br> i. Review Notes<br> ii. Ninja MCQ and Sims<br> iii. Listen to Ninja Audio<br> <br> <br> Andria: I am currently looking to take a Business Ethics summer class online from any college to meet the Illinois requirements. Any recommendations on what college I can take this exam from ? Cheap ideas ?<br> <br> <br> Nida: Looking for help/guidance in the following:<br> <br> 1- Is it possible to pass the CPA during the following times<br> <br> a. Start studying August-November 2017? If so, how many hours for each section is needed (please indicate hours as though the person may not have any financial background)<br> <br> 2- Should one register for all 4 parts at once? If no, why not?<br> <br> Malik: I bought the Ten Point Combo for AUD, but I do not know how to start. Could you please tell me what is the best way to study the materials? Do I start with the books and audio or what? Also, do I need to do the MCQ on daily basis? I am planning to take the exam 8 weeks from now. <br> <br> <br> jmanderson21: Hey Jeff, I need some good study tips for the FAR section (Exam on May 31st, 2017) using Becker. I find it hard to pay attention and take notes during lectures. Should I even take any or just read the red ones the instructors insert. Also, Is there any tips on how to best go about remembering everything? Please help.<br> <br> cpamatt: Hello Jeff, thank you for doing what you do. I am a little past two weeks doing multiple choice for REG and things are in the early stages of coming together. Still I want to give myself the best chance. My main concern is balancing my time come exam day. Would you be able to give us a breakdown of how long we should take on each section before we end up needing to play catch up.<br> <br> LAWashington: I purchased the 10-point combo last year prior to the exam changing. I had to discontinue my studying temporarily and I'm ready to proceed. Do we pay for updates and how are the updates received?<br> <br> luvlee_linda: I would like to take 2 parts this window – which 2 parts would you recommend, given the change in exam? I've taken the old version before and planning on taking some time off to knock out 2 of 4 this window! thanks!<br> <br> SallyCPA: Hey Jeff thank you for your help! Do you think that the AICPA will be trying to extend the 18 month rule for 3 months throughout all the states within the next year?<br> <br> Bryan: I bought the ten point combo for FAR middle last year. Has there been an update on the book since then?<br> <br> Silky: Hi Jeff I am so confused about my AUD exam.<br>
