Wiley CPA Exam Review 2008: Financial Accounting and Reporting (Wiley Cpa Examination Review Financial Accounting and Reporting) | 
 enlarge | Authors: O. Ray, Cpa, Phd Whittington, Patrick R., Cpa, Phd Delaney
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 373728
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2008
Pages: 1032
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.6
ISBN: 0470135239
Dewey Decimal Number: 657
EAN: 9780470135235
ASIN: 0470135239
Publication Date: December 4, 2007
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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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Wiley CPA Exam Review 2008 Financial Accounting and Reporting June 27, 2008
Las Gayle
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wiley CPA Exam Review 2008: Financial Accounting and Reporting (Wiley Cpa Examination Review Financial Accounting and Reporting)
A comprehensive resource, for people who want to do extensive exercises and benefit from a comprehensive summary and guide in financial accounting principles.
will make you pass, it simply works June 21, 2008
Edward (Staten Island, NY)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
SO far using Wiley books alone and not using any other material I got a 82 AUD, 85 AUD, and 87 BEC. This is also considering the fact I took my last accounting courses over 8 years ago. These books are all you will need.
The only drawbacks are that it is a very complicated book that sums up everything with few words. Every CPA exam so far I took after using this books seemed like a babies test, this book is way more complicated than the exam. This can be good or bad, because going into the CPA exam you will be prepared for much harder questions. Bad is that you will sometimes be overwhelmed when using this book.
 Comprehensive and thorough April 15, 2008
Mark in A2
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Material is about the right depth and difficulty for the exam. The content is straightforward, and the price is just great. I would use in conjunction with the prep software for additional practice questions. I've noticed various minor editing errors, but nothing that significantly detracts from the overall value of the product.
Good CPA Exam Review March 22, 2008
J. Bowman (Seattle, WA)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
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 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.
New and fast shipping January 21, 2008
J. Garcia (Puerto Rico)
0 out of 17 found this review helpful
The book conditions were excellent and I received it fast. I liked the service. Keep that way and you will keep your clients.
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