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Related Communities:. As some of you may have known, Becker used to offer a courtesy extension if your software was expiring up to an additional 3 months (or date of your scheduled exam). All you had to do was contact their customer service and they'll ask for the Prometric Appointment of your scheduled exam and grant you the extension for free. I received this email upon my inquiry: Thank you for contacting Becker Professional Education. This email is in regards to extending the software. As of April 25, 2016 we will charging for software extensions The pricing is $199 for each order and will allow us to extend the software for three months from the original expiration date. If you are taking the exam after 3 months- you will need to purchase the course under the former student pricing.
That pricing is $1696.50 for all parts or $565.50 for single parts. Please contact us at 800-868-3900 if you are interested in the extension. This must be done prior to the expiration date of the software. I was still able to get an extension for one part after multiple calls to Becker. It will depend on your representative.
I also explained that it was my last part and I paid almost $4,000 for the software and that asking for another $200 was insane.
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As I mentioned my license expired so I can't watch lectures or do MCQ online through Becker and I'm clearly not going to buy the materials again as they are outrageously priced. Anyone have any ideas of what I could do? As for the MCQ I figured I would buy the Ninja MCQ from Another71 but as for the online lectures does anyone know if you can pay for just one section or if there is a place I could somehow watch the lectures? Any ideas would be helpful as my FAR will expire at the end of October so I really need to pass AUD on the first attempt in order to avoid having to retake FAR.
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5 1 Becker CPA Review is endorsed by the Big 4 accounting firms and offers three different course formats to choose from: Self-Study, Online, and Live Classes—the Big 4 are probably the only companies that can afford the sky-high price of the course. It is one of a few leading companies that organizes live classes for its students.
However, most students say the Live Classes are subpar compared to the Self-Study courses. Becker’s online format could be improved upon quite a bit, but it does let you choose your own pace. Unlike other CPA review courses on the market, Becker does not offer a pass or money back refund. Instead, they have the “Becker Promise,” which allows you to retake the course if you do not pass the exam.
The price is a big turn off for CPA exam candidates, and, or is a much better (and more affordable) option. Study Materials Becker offers decent lecture notes, multiple choice questions, software and other primary study materials. Two full practice exams are included for each part of the CPA exam. The textbooks are user-friendly and written in a readable tone. The notes are arranged in a somewhat logical, easy-to-follow manner. Becker provides over 7,200 multiple choice questions and nearly 400 task-based simulations, which is above the industry average, with answer descriptions that link directly to the applicable eBook pages and lectures.
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Structured Format If your schedule is constantly changing, the online course has a flexible format that can change with your life—that’s one of the few positives for this course. You set your own study time with the help from both the Study Roadmap and Study Planner. The former is a course guide that shows you what you need to study and how much time you should spend on it. The latter lets you create a customized study plan that meets your schedule and study habits. The live classes are tightly structured, meaning you’re required to attend classes at a physical location. The self-study course is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.
Additional Study Material Supplemental Multiple Choice Questions: If you need extra practice with a single section or all of the exam topics, these supplemental questions will help you solidify your understanding of the material. There’s 50 more questions per topic that will help you prepare even further. You can purchase each section individually or bundle all four parts together for a lower cost. Flashcards: Becker offers flashcards in online and printed formats, which cover all four parts of the exam and include 1,400 cards.
Flashcards are convenient, effective tools for memorizing important information on the CPA exam, while also improving your answer speed. The black keys album torrent download. Final Review: If you’re close to exam day and need a crash course or refresher, the Final Review is designed to help you focus your study time during the last few days before the test.
It covers all four parts of the exam and provides 30 hours of new lectures, 700 more multiple-choice questions and 85 additional task-based simulations.These additional study materials must be purchased in addition to the Becker CPA Review Course. Live Classes Are Inconsistent Students report that Becker’s live classes are inconsistent and can be hit or miss, depending on the instructor and location. I’ve talked with many Becker students and most agree that the live classes are below par and their online course is much better.
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The good thing about the online course is you aren’t beholden to your location’s instructors; some of the most notable CPA instructors from around the country will be teaching your online lectures. Becker’s intuitive multimedia format gives you the utmost freedom and flexibility to plan and study around your schedule, while providing you with comprehensive study materials and in-depth lectures. No Audio Courses Becker offers you the option to learn in three different ways: Self-Study, Online, and Live Classes. Since the Live Classes are not the most helpful, that leaves you with one option of online self study. This is a problem if you are an auditory learner. Audio courses can give you more flexibility in your study plan and let you quickly study during down time like commuting, doing laundry, or even at the gym.
Check out some other courses that offer audio courses to get the most out of limited study time. MY SUGGESTION Becker CPA Review has a decent online course and I’d suggest that you stay away from their Live Classes.
I wouldn’t recommend the Becker course to anyone who values their hard-earned dollars—if you’re rich enough to take this class, you probably don’t need to! The Becker course only caters to one specific learning style and is not ideal for a flexible study plan. Even though Becker has been around for a long time, they are definitely not the best option especially if you have a busy schedule and a tight budget. Now that you’ve got the inside scoop on Becker, check out my and compare them side by side! “ Becker is the gold standard for a reason! I believe this course to be the most comprehensive and well constructed of the three I have used.
Pros: Lectures are highly structured and you can set a study schedule to fit the hours you can devote to studying. Videos are modern and engaging. They follow the book paragraph by paragraph and really help to hone in on topics and subjects more likely to show up on the exam. They also allow the instructor more freedom to expand on a topic for better understanding. They utilize their experience in teaching to know which topics will require more explanation for passing the exam and which are more basic and can be passed over quickly. Lectures also include a 'live' textbook that highlights and adds additional notes while you read which can help you cut to the most critical information quickly and create numerous mnemonics to help memorize complex concepts. Multiple choice questions are excellent what you expect to see on the actual exam.
Simulations are exact replicas of the exam and cover a good spread of exam material. Support is good, they have chat support as well as a forum to ask fellow students or instructors specific questions. They have an offline mode which does not require an internet connection. This is a prime feature I appreciate most because it allows one to study no matter their environment. I often found myself without internet or turning my WiFi off so that I would not be tempted to surf the web while I should be studying and offline mode allowed me to stay focused on studying.
Cons: You will lose access to the course after 1 year unless you prove that you completed it to the fullest extent. Lessons are graded and your progress is tracked very closely to prove you completed the lesson. This is also how they give their high guarantees on pass rates because they force you to complete all the lessons. This can be stressful and cost a lot of money if you do not make good use of the time and effort you have in one year. Price is typically the highest of all other review courses which can be hard to justify for those without the funds.”. “ Becker has great content and more practice materials than you could ever want. However, the technology is not there yet.
Becker questions are not adaptive to your knowledge. Becker doesn't track weak points well. You aren't able to have stats on the multiple choice questions you've already taken.
For example, I'd like to be able to review all questions that I got wrong 2x or more. Becker can't show you that. There are progress tests that allow you to assess where you are at, but the feedback is so clunky, there is no dashboard to show you what you've done well and what needs work. You really have to dig for it. For the cost, Becker should give you much more.”. I recently took the BEC course and I think it did help me. It is true that instructors are a hit or miss, but more than anything, the live classes helped me stay on track or have an idea of where I needed to be in order to finish the material and be ready for the exam.
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I did the fast-pass course and I think it did help me. Mind you - I had already taken BEC twice but hadn't really opened the book or studied consciously. But this time I did take the time to review and I'm actually waiting on my score - hoping I did pass this time.
I am going to do the same for FAR as I need to be done asap or I'll have to retake the other two parts that I've passed so far.I'd say if you have a hard time staying on track and you are the kind of person that needs some structure, definitely take the live class, even if you end up just watching the videos again. I noticed a lot of things made a lot more sense when I had someone else tell me in person where I was wrong and just have that immediate feedback whenever I asked a question in class. I also noticed that before, when I was doing the self-study, I would always say 'I can get to this tomorrow,' or 'I have time to finish X chapter' and that was never the case. That's why I decided to sign up for the live classes.I do work full time as an auditor and it's definitely been tough. I was able to take a few days off before my exam to study but I would definitely try to get most of my studying done after work and on the weekends. It's not easy, especially when your family/friends are out doing something and you're stuck to a desk/table and a chair for hours. But it's an investment that's definitely worth it.
I am in the process of choosing how I will study and what my timeline will be. My employer offers a decent discount for becker so I am leaning towards them. After looking around this site I am wondering about some of the other contenders. I do best by seeing and hearing something explained rather than by reading about it in a textbook. This makes me think that the rodger review course might be best for me as the lectures are engaging. Are the becker lectures just as engaging and helpful to those of us who don't excel at textbook learning?
Hi everyone,I recently passed all 4 parts of the CPA exam on the first try using Becker. I found Becker to be very good and my overall experience was excellent. However I must disclose that I didn't even consider any other course. My employer gave Becker a great recommendation and he gave me $1,000 to help pay for it. So take my post for what it's worth. I'm not trying to sway anyone's thinking. Had I read this website before choosing an exam study material I may have gone with another study course.The lectures were informative and entertaining, for the most part.
I did feel like it was a bit of information overload. But overall I did learn from the lectures and the book highlighting.
Peter Olinto was my favorite lecturer.Still, the real learning for me took place in the MCQs. Each chapter is broken down into small sections of questions that correspond to sections of the chapter. Each question, wether you get it right or wrong, will give you a good explanation of the answer. I had a notebook and wrote down the explanation to each question that I felt needed further study. This was very helpful. I filled out about 4 of the 5 subject notebooks. After completing all the chapters I would do progress tests of 100 MCQs at a time.
They were very helpful too. Also, Becker gives you the chance to rework all the questions, ones you selected or ones you get wrong.Every time I had a question I would email someone at Becker and get a response in 24 to 48 hours. I'm not sure how that compares to other courses.The software got regular updates but there was a time when one of my books became outdated and I had to pay $15 for an updated one.The simulations were helpful too but I have to admit that I hated them.I contacted Becker about an extension to the course in case I failed the last exam and had my first exam lapse. They said that I would get a 3 month extension for free as long as my test was scheduled within those 3 months.I am a morning person, so I would wake up at 3:30 or 4 AM and go at it till 8am.
I would then get ready for work in 10 min and be out by 8:10 AM. During my study time, my oldest daughter was 3 and my youngest daughter was about 3 months old and I was working over 40 hours a week at a CPA firm. I'm also the youth pastor at my church so believe me my time was very prescious. Thank God for my wife without whom I would not have been able to pass.Anyway, that was my experience and I hope it helps someone.
I really appreciate this website. The breakdown of each service is great. My brother will be taking the CPA soon and I will definitely recommend this site for him to have some guidance about which service to choose. I am from India and aspire to complete my CPA.
I am currently working with one of the BIG 4 accounting firms. In India I am getting either Becker or Wiley at around 1700 $ (Online Plus Classroom Training) through my firm. Being from accounting background I think I can manage the curriculum but am still skeptical about the differences between Indian and US GAAP. Also I am seeking some help and guidance for other formalities required before/during the course(State selection etc.). Both review operators here in India provide guarantee that these things shall be handled by them.
I don't have any past experience with either of the two. If anyone here could help me or throw some light on these issues would help me. Thanks in advance. I enrolled in the Becker self study program. I was fortunate to have my firm pay for the program. I have to say that it was everything that I expected and more. I scored over an 80 on every section.
Received my final score tonight, 83 on BEC. Huge weight off my back now that I am done and Becker got me there. I started working for my firm after only passing FAR. The self study allowed me to study when it was convenient for me. It's worth the money. The overall objective is to pass and Becker provides the best option to get you there. 3500 dollars is nothing over a career of a CPA.
Thanks Becker from your newest CPA!!! It seems like every week I encounter another technical issue. Over priced Cliff notes. Wiley didn't work for me a few years ago so I tried this because my firm offered it. My original live classes were cancelled the week before the scheduled start date leaving me to scramble and relocate to classes 50+ miles away. It took 3 phone calls for them to figure out the reason I wasn't getting course updates was because they had my email listed on two accounts, really?!
It was listed twice and you still couldn't notify me? Now I'm in the middle of a set of questions and the web site goes dark. My exams in a few weeks thanks Becker. I've been using Becker the last couple months. I've been passing but it's frustrating because you essentially have to teach yourself the material.
The online lectures are completely useless. As somebody said below, the lecturers just tell you to underline or highlight certain passages. You don't actually learn anything from the lectures which is extremely annoying to me because I feel like I wasted 3+ hours going through their videos only to waste a ton of extra time having to go through all the MC questions I get wrong because I have no idea what the questions are asking.
Becker is nowhere near the $3400+ they charge. If I'm paying $3400, I should learn something from your lectures instead of having it essentially be a self-taught course. I graduated May 2015 and Becker came and talked to us about their materials. I am working at a mid-level firm and they offered to pay for the review of my choice. All I ever heard was Becker so that is what I went with. Biggest mistake ever. Their live course instructors are hit or miss (mostly miss) and they focus on memorization rather than understanding it.
Out of my fellow classmates I graduated with, only one or two have passed one exam so far. My personal experience has been miserable with Becker. As I was sitting taking my FAR exam, there was a simulation on there that Becker told me 'not to worry about, you will never get tested on it' and completely skipped that topic. I come out of the exam extremely frustrated and I thought to myself, OK maybe it was an odd chance I got that on my exam.
A couple month later, I am taking my AUD section and 4 of my 7 simulations were never covered in the Becker review. Since Becker locks you into signing up for all 4 sections at once, I am forced to finish out studying and taking REG and BEC with them but I can tell you I will NEVER recommend Becker and I am currently shopping around for a different review company.