Wiley CPA Exam Review 2010, Financial Accounting and Reporting (Wiley CPA Examination Review: Financial Accounting & Reporting) [Paperback]

Patrick R. Delaney (Author), O. Ray Whittington (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0470453516 | ISBN-13: 978-0470453513 | Edition: 7

Everything Today's CPA Candidates Need to Pass the CPA Exam

Published annually, this comprehensive four-volume paperback reviews all four parts of the CPA exam. Many of the questions are taken directly from previous CPA exams. With 3,800 multiple choice questions and more than 90 simulations, these study guides provide all the information candidates need to master in order to pass the computerized Uniform CPA Examination.

• Complete sample exam in financial accounting and reporting
• The most effective system available to prepare for the CPA exam-proven for over thirty years
• Timely-up-to-the-minute coverage for the computerized exam. Contains all current AICPA content requirements in auditing and attestation
• Unique modular format-helps you zero in on areas that need work, organize your study program, and concentrate your efforts
• Comprehensive questions-over 3,800 multiple-choice questions and their solutions in the four volumes
• Covers the new simulation-style problems
• Includes over 90 simulations
• Guidelines, pointers, and tips-show you how to build knowledge in a logical and reinforcing way

Wiley CPA Exam Review 2010 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.

Editorial Reviews

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"I wanted to just say I bought just the four books by Wiley for each CPA section and took all 4 parts of the exam in May 2009. I studied for about half a year, and I PASSED ALL 4 PARTS ON THE FIRST TRY!!! 95% REG, 88% FAR, 82% AUD, 81% BEC. I am very excited and happy that these books alone helped me pass!"- Gabriela Adriana Mandiuc, Boerne, TX

From the Back Cover

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

• The most effective system available to prepare for the CPA exam—proven for over thirty years

• Timely—up-to-the-minute coverage for the computerized exam. Contains all current AICPA content requirements in financial accounting and reporting

• Unique modular format—helps you zero in on areas that need work, organize your study program, and concentrate your efforts

• Comprehensive questions—over 3,800 multiple-choice questions and their solutions in the four volumes. Covers the new simulation-style problems. Includes over 90 simulations

• Complete sample exam in financial accounting and reporting

• Guidelines, pointers, and tips—show you how to build knowledge in a logical and reinforcing way

Wiley CPA Exam Review 2010 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 2010 FOUR-VOLUME SET:

• Auditing and Attestation

• Business Environment and Concepts

• Regulation

See inside for the entire array of Wiley CPA Exam Review Products!

"I wanted to just say I bought just the four books by Wiley for each CPA section and took all 4 parts of the exam in May 2009. I studied for about half a year, and I PASSED ALL 4 PARTS ON THE FIRST TRY!!! 95% REG, 88% FAR, 82% AUD, 81% BEC.I am very excited and happy that these books alone helped me pass!" —Gabriela Adriana Mandiuc, Boerne, Texas

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1056 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 7 edition (December 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470453516
• ISBN-13: 978-0470453513
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good CPA review book, January 20, 2010

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This review is from: Wiley CPA Exam Review 2010, Financial Accounting and Reporting (Wiley CPA Examination Review: Financial Accounting & Reporting) (Paperback)

This is good/detailed CPA review book. If you're able to set your own study schedule, you can pass the exam using just this and the Wiley CD(wait until the new one is out) with multiple choice questions and simulations. It's cheaper on amazon than on Wiley's site.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Frustrating and convoluted, August 17, 2010

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Benjamin Mathias "mathias" (corvallis, or usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wiley CPA Exam Review 2010, Financial Accounting and Reporting (Wiley CPA Examination Review: Financial Accounting & Reporting) (Paperback)

Despite the many typos throughout the book, which make me question the degree and care of editing, I found this review material to overly-complicate many of the concepts for the FAR exam. I used a different study program for the first two CPA exams I took and passed both of those exams on my first attempt. I switched to Wiley as my original materials expired and the Wiley book was a cheap alternative. This Wiley CPA FAR review takes concepts that I don't deem to be too complicated and presents them in a disorganized and hard to follow manner. I felt myself becoming more confused on topics that I already had a good grasp on as I read through the book.

For the price, it is a good deal. If you want to concentrate on learning the material rather than deciphering the paragraphs, it is not such a good option. Also, there were many times when I was going through the material that I thought things could have been organized in a much easier fashion. For example, the material seems to present itself like this, "situation 'A' must follow these rules. Situation 'B' must follow these rules. But situation 'A' has these exceptions. Situation 'C' has these exceptions. Also for situation 'B', you need to do this." The confusion is continued when the book incorrectly uses its own acronyms. Bargain purchase options is at one point referred to as a PBO, and out of nowhere they begin using the term RV without defining it to identify residual value.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent much needed update, December 21, 2009

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E. Flocco "Ed" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wiley CPA Exam Review 2010, Financial Accounting and Reporting (Wiley CPA Examination Review: Financial Accounting & Reporting) (Paperback)

In the past, Wiley CPA exam review books were huge. They were about 50% larger than they are now. The main complaint was that I just want to pass the exam, not get a perfect on it. They had way too much material covered in them.

This time around, it seems they took that advice to heart, and the books are arranged in modules, grouped so that it's easier to study. Whew! Finally, they figured it out. I'm going to purchase the review software, v15, when it comes out. Practicing the exam, especially the questions, is probably the best way to prepare for the FAR.

I've tried the Bisk book last year, but I just didn't feel it as good as Wiley's. I sat for the FAR in January 2007, to see what it was like (without preparing). Didn't go well, and now that things are slowing down, I have the time to really focus on getting this done.