Wiley CPA Exam Review 2008: Financial Accounting and Reporting...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 1032 pages
• Published by: Wiley December 4, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0470135239
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470135235
• Book Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.6 inches
• Weighs: 3.4 pounds

Product Description
Completely revised for the new computerized CPA Exam

Published annually, this comprehensive, four-volume study guide for the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Exam arms readers with detailed outlines and study guidelines, plus skill-building problems and solutions that help them to identify, focus, and master the specific topics that need the most work. Many of the practice questions are taken from previous exams, and care is taken to ensure that they cover all the information candidates need to pass the CPA Exam. Broken down into four volumes-Regulation, Auditing and Attestation, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Business Environment and Concepts-these top CPA Exam review study guides worldwide provide:

• More than 2,700 practice questions
• Complete information on the new simulation questions
• A unique modular structure that divides content into self-contained study modules
• AICPA content requirements and three times as many examples as other study guides

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All the information you need to master the computerized CPA exam!

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  The most effective system available to prepare for the CPA exam—proven for over thirty years
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  Timely—up-to-the-minute coverage for the computerized exam. Contains all current AICPA content requirements in financial accounting and reporting
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  Unique modular format—helps you zero in on areas that need work, organize your study program, and concentrate your efforts
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  Comprehensive questions—over 3,800 multiple-choice questions and their solutions in the four volumes. Covers the new simulation-style problems. Includes over ninety simulations
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  Complete sample exam in financial accounting and reporting
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  Guidelines, pointers, and tips show you how to build knowledge in a logical and reinforcing way

Wiley CPA Exam Review 2008 arms test-takers with detailed outlines, study guidelines, and skill-building problems to help candidates identify, focus on, and master the specific topics that need the most work.

Other titles in the WILEY CPA EXAM REVIEW 2008 FOUR-VOLUME SET:

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  Auditing and Attestation
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  Business Environment and Concepts
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  Regulation

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Reader Reviews
I don't have the 2008 version, I used the 2006 version and took FAR's exam on Nov. 2007 and the only thing that has really changed since then is Pensions. As far as the Wiley material is concerned, I think that it will more than prepare you for the FAR's section. I used Wiley exclusively for the FAR's section and I used some Becker material for the REG section. I passed both on the first try, however, I got a 95 on the FARs section and an 83 on the REG section. But to be fair, I was in the middle of busy season when I took the REG section (and I'm also in Audit), but I also used the Wiley Focus Notes for that section as well. So if you are looking for a comprehensive book for any section, Wiley will do the job, as will Becker, but at a much higher price. In addition to the Wiley book, I also had the Wiley 11.0 Software for multiple choice questions and simulations. The software had its limitations, and I would say that Becker certainly has the leg up on the software side of things. However, the new Wiley 13.0 software may address some of the problems (lack of research component, not as interactive while doing simulations), but I have yet to use it. As far as readability is concerned, the Wiley books can be a little daunting at times. The gray paper that Wiley uses can make the words appear a little dull. You'll also notice that Becker material uses a lot of white space (blank) on each page, were Wiley crams a lot of information on one page. So I would give Becker the edge on presentation, but Wiley the edge on amount of material covered. If you were to compare the books by the multiple choice questions provided, Wiley would win hands down. Every section has a bunch of multiple choice questions at the end, sometimes over a 100+. Becker at most will have about 25. The majority of Becker's practice questions are in its software. My only caution for the Wiley material is that you have to be very structured in your studying. If you do the Becker courses, they have everything laid out. If you are someone who needs a class environment (whether in a class or online), or are not good at just using books to study, then I would say go with Becker or some comparable CPA review course. If you can structure yourself, Wiley will work just fine. In addition to the books, I would recommend you get the Focus Notes (if you decide to go with Wiley). I've seen both Becker's (flashcards) and Wiley's and I think the Wiley Focus Notes are much better and much cheaper. Comment | | (Report this)