Wiley CPA Exam Review 2006: Auditing and Attestation (Wiley CPA Examination Review: Auditing & Attestation) [Paperback]

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

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Publication Date: December 6, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0471726796 | ISBN-13: 978-0471726791 | Edition: Revised

Most Widely Used CPA Examination Review Products Worldwide

Completely revised for the new computerized CPA exam-all the information you need to master!
* 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
* Complete sample exam in auditing and attestation
* Guidelines, pointers, and tips-show you how to build knowledge in a logical and reinforcing way

Wiley CPA Examination Review 2006 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 EXAMINATION REVIEW 2006 FOUR-VOLUME SET:
* Business Environment and Concepts
* Financial Accounting and Reporting
* Regulation

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

"I owe you and your staff a big thanks for putting out such a great product at an affordable price. I didn't have the resources to attend any of the review classes . . . but your study review books, software, and the focus notes were more than enough."
-Chris Wright

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Most Widely Used CPA Examination Review Products Worldwide

Completely revised for the new computerized CPA exam—all the information you need to master!

• 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
• Complete sample exam in auditing and attestation
• Guidelines, pointers, and tips—show you how to build knowledge in a logical and reinforcing way

Wiley CPA Examination Review 2006 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 EXAMINATION REVIEW 2006 FOUR-VOLUME SET:

• Business Environment and Concepts
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Regulation

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

"I owe you and your staff a big thanks for putting out such a great product at an affordable price. I didn't have the resources to attend any of the review classes . . . but your study review books, software, and the focus notes were more than enough."
—Chris Wright

About the Author

O. RAY WHITTINGTON, CPA, PhD, CMA, CIA, is the Ledger and Quill Director of the School of Accountancy at DePaul University. He is also coauthor of Audit Sampling: An Introduction, Fifth Edition, available from Wiley.

PATRICK R. DELANEY, CPA, PhD, was the Arthur Andersen LLP Alumni Professor of Accountancy at Northern Illinois University and the author of bestselling books, audios, and software in the Wiley CPA Examination Review System.

Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Revised edition (December 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471726796
• ISBN-13: 978-0471726791
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,824,003 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent review book but could be better, July 25, 2006

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This review is from: Wiley CPA Exam Review 2006: Auditing and Attestation (Wiley CPA Examination Review: Auditing & Attestation) (Paperback)

This book was all I needed to pass the exam on my first try, even without any auditing coursework or experience. I'm not sure how it compares to Bisk, but the material is dense and it's hard to read more than a few pages at once. Accordingly, each of the "section reviews" is far too long and should be split up. There are 6 sections that take up 380 pages (much of this is for practice questions and answers), along with a 100+ page outline of professional standards (which there's no need to look at).

They try their best to highlight key concepts, but too many items are bolded, and the most important stuff doesn't really stand out. There are too many practice questions, and it's not worthwhile to do more than a few. The issue is that many of the practice questions aren't representative of real questions, and I'd recommend skipping their practice questions and instead focusing on the ones released by AICPA (they're included in this book).

All in all, it did the trick. But after using Schweser for the CFA Exam, dealing with Wiley was a bit painful. The book feels like reading a never-ending table of contents, with short explanatory concepts. More graphics, tables, and charts could go a long way.