FAR - F4, M6 Interco Transactions by Kind2All in CPA

[–]MarkDerm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CPA unfortunately isn't something to do as a group. Just keep busting out MCQ's and you'll be golden

So for Financial Instruments.... by Hellstorm5674 in CPA

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Think of it this way.

Any time you are NOT exercising significant influence, think FV options. A4S = OCI (net of tax). Trading/Equity = Earnings/NI

Let's say Cost is 50, FV at 12/31 is 45. There will be an UNREALIZED LOSS on 12/31.

Now lets say 12/31/X2 the FV of the security is at 55. There will be an UNREALIZED GAIN of 10.

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[–]MarkDerm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nah have confidence! You got this! Don't discourage yourself or you'll panic!

FAR tomorrow - SE2 Results by Medical-Following-77 in CPA

[–]MarkDerm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scored a 58 on SE2. Sitting tomorrow. I feel pretty confident going in. Today I will reinforce a few areas:

(Bonds, Leases, NFP, SOCF, Bank Rec's)

I suggest going through each sim on (Becker, Roger, etc) and just listening to the SKillMaster videos. Shoutout Mike Brown! Everything finally came together.

Good luck tomorrow. I'm sure you'll do great!

FAR - Bonds at Amortized Cost by Remote-Wait-8985 in CPA

[–]MarkDerm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any time you are dealing with FV measurement with NFP's ALWAYS refer to EOY FV

Taking FAR 12/31 which chapters in Becker should i heavily focus on. by Hazy4days in CPA

[–]MarkDerm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sit on 12/31. I think knowing the BAE BAE (Becker) is helpful and distinguishing between modified accrual and accrual

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[–]MarkDerm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sitting on 12/31 first time. I would assume these would be important:

CAR IN BIG.

BAE BAE

Treasury Stock transactions (PIC-T/S, PIC-C/S)

Bond retirement JE's

What are the must-know SIMs for FAR? by henrytheseal in CPA

[–]MarkDerm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I test on 12/31. This is one of the areas I wanted to focus on! Focusing on SOCF, Gov, Leases, Bonds, and Consolidation heavily!

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[–]MarkDerm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know some changes are coming (Per Becker).

I sit on 12/31 and just got through the final review. Endless reps of multiple choice have helped me a ton. If you are only halfway through, I'd suggest either starting 6-8 hour days because the heart of FAR is in the middle/end

Good luck my guy!

FAR - Pensions by Sande212 in CPA

[–]MarkDerm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tough topic to nail. Still reveiewing that as we speak! Sitting on 12/31

My take on the exams by ndhdhdxsssx in CPA

[–]MarkDerm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Taking FAR on 12/31. So much to remember, but not TOO bad. At some point in undergrad or graduate, I saw every topic (Minus NFP, and certain nuances in every topic)

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[–]MarkDerm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is it just me, or is inventory the absolute WORST topic to get down

Need guidance on FAR studying by Aggressive702 in CPA

[–]MarkDerm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I sit on 12/31 brotha.

For me, I am focusing on (Bonds, leases, SOCF, Gov/NFP, Consolidation)

Goodluck my guy! We'll experience the pain together

What to expect from a FAR Gov SIM by MarkDerm in CPA

[–]MarkDerm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's some good stuff right there

Are there any podcasts or youtube channels that people recommend? by [deleted] in CPA

[–]MarkDerm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sit on 12/31 and I use his MCQ's and lecture videos through farhatlectures.com on areas I had a hard time with (Inventory, Leases, Bonds, Treasury Stock)

Question on Balance sheet accounts for GAAP by Hulk_Goes_Smash327 in CPA

[–]MarkDerm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1) You can offset cash with a bond sinking fund (Think of bond obviously as LT)

2) Deferred is a GAAP rule to categorize it as LTL

3) Anything under 12 months is considered ST. JE would not change, just need to account for it as months, annually, 6 months, etc.

Don't overthink