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NIU CPA Review 2010


Course Dates and Times
Evening & Weekends

All NIU CPA Review courses may be taken via correspondence. In other words, candidates register for the course and pay an additional fee to receive audio recordings and handout materials via the mail. This allows today's busy candidates to complete the reviews at a time that fits their schedule. All materials and recordings are taken from the most recent lectures, ensuring that your materials are current. For more details, call the CPA Review office at (815)753-6207.

NOTE: All “Live” AUDIT & FAR courses are also available for 3 semester hours of credit. Candidates must register for the AUDIT& FAR review course. During the first class session, Debra Hopkins, director of the NIU CPA Review course will help you register for the credit portion. There is an additional fee of approximately $1,100 (per 3 credit hours) for in-state students and $1,800 (per 3 credit hours) for out-of-state students. For more details, see “CPA Review for Credit” on our website.

The suggested testing windows are just that, suggestions.  We suggest that you take at least two weeks after the end of your review class to review all the material covered in the course.  Students can spend more or less time, as they see fit, on this review period.  Just remember, Debra says you should go over all the hand-outs and rework all the problems at least twice before taking the exam.

AUDIT AND ATTESTATION (AUDIT)

The AICPA examinations team began testing new risk-based auditing standards in the July/August 2007 testing window. Be sure your study materials are up-to-date.

HINT: The change involved new financial statement assertions, a new internal control model, risk analysis and several changes in performing audit procedures. The NIU CPA Review uses class time to teach you how to navigate the research standards.

NIU CPA REVIEW . . . EVENING COURSES
 
AUDIT-HOFFMAN ESTATE
      6:15 – 9:30 p.m.
AUDIT-CHICAGO
5:45 – 9:00 p.m.
1
  Tuesday – 1/26/10
1
  Monday – 9/13/10
2
  Thursday – 1/28/10
2
  Wednesday – 9/15/10
3
  Monday – 2/01/10
3
  Thursday – 9/16/10
4
  Tuesday – 2/02/10
4
  Monday – 9/20/10
5
  Thursday – 2/04/10
5
  Wednesday – 9/22/10
6
  Monday – 2/08/10
6
  Thursday – 9/23/10
7
  Tuesday – 2/09/10
7
  Monday – 9/27/10
8
  Wednesday – 2/10/10
8
  Wednesday – 9/29/10
9
  Monday – 2/15/10
9
  Thursday – 9/30/10
10
  Tuesday – 2/16/10
10
  Monday – 10/04/10
11
  Thursday – 2/18/10
11
  Wednesday – 10/06/10
12
  Monday – 2/22/10
12
  Thursday – 10/07/10
Suggested Testing Window:
Early APRIL
Suggested Testing Window:
Late OCTOBER or NOVEMBER

NIU CPA REVIEW . . . WEEKEND COURSES
 
AUDIT – DEKALB
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
AUDIT – NAPERVILLE
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1
  Saturday – 4/03/10
1
  Saturday – 6/05/10
2
  Saturday – 4/10/10
2
  Saturday – 6/12/10
3
  Sunday – 4/11/10
3
  Saturday – 6/19/10
4
  Saturday – 4/17/10
4
  Saturday – 6/26/10
5
  Sunday – 4/18/10
5
  Saturday – 7/03/10
6
  Saturday – 4/24/10
6
  Saturday – 7/10/10
Suggested Testing Window:
MAY
Suggested Testing Window:
Late JULY
AUDIT – DEKALB
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1
  Saturday – 9/11/10
2
  Sunday – 9/12/10
3
  Saturday – 9/18/10
4
  Sunday – 9/19/10
5
  Saturday – 9/25/10
6
  Sunday – 9/26/10
Suggested Testing Window:
OCTOBER

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT CONCEPTS (BEC)

The AICPA examinations team has announced that the BEC section will remain 100% multiple-choice through 2010.

HINT:
Complete the BEC section before the AICPA adds simulations and written communications.

Former candidates report that the BEC is an excellent section to take via correspondence. With only 8 sessions, candidates can usually complete their review and take the exam within a 3-week period.

NIU CPA REVIEW . . . EVENING COURSES
 
BEC – HOFFMAN ESTATES
6:15 – 9:30 p.m.
BEC – CHICAGO
5:45 – 9:00 p.m.
1
  Tuesday – 1/05/10
1
  Monday – 4/05/10
2
  Thursday – 1/07/10
2
  Wednesday – 4/07/10
3
  Monday – 1/11/10
3
  Thursday – 4/08/10
4
  Tuesday – 1/12/10
4
  Monday – 4/12/10
5
  Thursday – 1/14/10
5
  Wednesday – 4/14/10
6
  Tuesday – 1/19/10
6
  Thursday – 4/15/10
7
  Thursday – 1/21/10
7
  Monday – 4/19/10
8
  Monday – 1/25/10
8
  Wednesday – 4/21/10
Suggested Testing Window:
FEBRUARY
Suggested Testing Window:
MAY

NIU CPA REVIEW . . . WEEKEND COURSES
BEC – DEKALB
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
BEC – NAPERVILLE
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1
  Saturday – 3/20/10
1
  Saturday – 7/24/10
2
  Sunday – 3/21/10
2
  Saturday – 7/31/10
3
  Saturday – 3/27/10
3
  Saturday – 8/07/10
4
  Sunday – 3/28/10
4
  Saturday – 8/14/10
Suggested Testing Window:
APRIL
Suggested Testing Window:
Late AUGUST
BEC – DEKALB
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1
  Saturday – 10/09/10
2
  Sunday – 10/10/10
3
  Saturday – 10/16/10
4
  Sunday – 10/17/10
Suggested Testing Window:
Late OCTOBER

 

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING (FAR)

The AICPA examinations team tests new Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements within 6 months of issuance. For example, FASB No. 153 dealing with similar exchanges, FASB No. 123R expensing of stock options, and FASB No. 154 on changes in accounting principles are now tested. Be sure you know the current accounting rules. The new consolidation rules (SFAS 141R) will be tested beginning the July/August 2009 testing window.

HINT: NIU CPA Review FAR participants can find updates on the Blackboard class management system. Go to your FAR Blackboard environment and click on the announcements. If you encounter problems accessing our secure website, email cpareview@niu.edu .

NIU CPA REVIEW . . . EVENING COURSES
 
FAR – CHICAGO
5:45 – 9:00 p.m.
 
FAR – CHICAGO
5:45 – 9:00 p.m.
1
  Wednesday – 1/06/10
1
  Monday – 6/07/10
2
  Thursday – 1/07/10
2
  Wednesday – 6/09/10
3
  Monday – 1/11/10
3
  Thursday – 6/10/10
4
  Wednesday – 1/13/10
4
  Monday – 6/14/10
5
  Thursday – 1/14/10
5
  Wednesday – 6/16/10
6
  Monday – 1/18/10
6
  Thursday – 6/17/10
7
  Wednesday – 1/20/10
7
  Monday – 6/21/10
8
  Thursday – 1/21/10
8
  Wednesday – 6/23/10
9
  Monday – 1/25/10
9
  Thursday – 6/24/10
10
  Wednesday – 1/27/10
10
  Monday – 6/28/10
11
  Monday – 2/01/10
11
  Wednesday – 6/30/10
12
  Wednesday – 2/03/10
12
  Thursday – 7/01/10
13
  Monday – 2/08/10
13
  Tuesday – 7/06/10
14
  Tuesday – 2/09/10
14
  Thursday – 7/08/10
15
  Wednesday – 2/10/10
15
  Monday – 7/12/10
16
  Thursday – 2/11/10
16
  Tuesday – 7/20/10
Suggested Testing Window:
Late FEBRUARY
Suggested Testing Window:
AUGUST
FAR – HOFFMAN ESTATES
6:15 – 9:30 p.m.
1
  Monday – 8/23/10

2

  Tuesday – 8/24/10

3

  Thursday – 8/26/10

4

  Monday – 8/30/10

5

  Tuesday – 8/31/10

6

  Thursday – 9/02/10

7

  Tuesday – 9/07/10

8

  Thursday – 9/09/10

9

  Monday – 9/13/10

10

  Tuesday – 9/14/10

11

  Thursday – 9/16/10

12

  Monday – 9/20/10

13

  Tuesday – 9/21/10

14

  Thursday – 9/23/10

15

  Monday – 9/27/10

16

  Tuesday – 9/28/10

Suggested Testing Window:
OCTOBER

NIU CPA REVIEW . . . WEEKEND COURSES
 
FAR – NAPERVILLE
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
FAR – DEKALB
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1
  Saturday – 1/09/10
1
  Saturday – 2/06/10
2
  Saturday – 1/16/10
2
  Sunday – 2/07/10
3
  Saturday – 1/23/10
3
  Saturday – 2/13/10
4
  Saturday – 1/30/10
4
  Saturday – 2/20/10
5
  Saturday – 2/06/10
5
  Sunday – 2/21/10
6
  Saturday – 2/13/10
6
  Sunday – 2/28/10
7
  Saturday – 2/20/10
7
  Saturday – 3/06/10
8
  Saturday – 2/27/10
8
  Sunday – 3/07/10
Suggested Testing Window:
Early APRIL
Suggested Testing Window:
Early APRIL
FAR – DEKALB
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1
  Saturday – 6/05/10
2
  Sunday – 6/06/10
3
  Saturday –6/12/10
4
  Sunday – 6/13/10
5
  Saturday – 6/19/10
6
  Sunday – 6/20/10
7
  Saturday – 6/26/10
8
  Sunday – 6/27/10
Suggested Testing Window:
JULY
  

REGULATION (REG)

The AICPA examinations team reports that new tax laws are tested in a predictable pattern:

  • Prior year tax laws are tested during the January/February and the April/May testing windows.
  • Current year tax laws are tested during the July/August and the October/November testing windows.

HINT: 18% of the REG exam tests ethics and independence rules. These rules change frequently. Take the AICPA ethics course (required for all Illinois CPAs) prior to completing the REG exam. You will be studying the same rules that are tested on the REG exam. The NIU CPA Review covers special ordering information and discount prices for the AICPA ethics exam as part of the REG review.

NIU CPA REVIEW . . . EVENING COURSES
 
REG – HOFFMAN ESTATES
6:15 – 9:30 p.m.
REG – CHICAGO
5:45 – 9:00 p.m
1
  Monday – 3/01/10
1
  Wednesday – 7/07/10
2
  Tuesday – 3/02/10
2
  Tuesday – 7/13/10
3
  Thursday – 3/04/10
3
  Thursday – 7/15/10
4
  Monday – 3/08/10
4
  Monday – 7/19/10
5
  Monday – 3/15/10
5
  Wednesday – 7/21/10
6
  Tuesday – 3/16/10
6
  Thursday – 7/22/10
7
  Thursday – 3/18/10
7
  Monday – 7/26/10
8
  Monday – 3/22/10
8
  Wednesday – 7/28/10
9
  Tuesday – 3/23/10
9
  Thursday – 7/29/10
10
  Thursday – 3/25/10
10
  Monday – 8/02/10
11
  Monday – 3/29/10
11
  Wednesday – 8/04/10
12
  Tuesday – 3/30/10
12
  Thursday – 8/05/10
13
  Thursday – 4/01/10
13
  Monday – 8/09/10
14
  Tuesday – 4/06/10
14
  Wednesday – 8/11/10
Suggested Testing Window:
Late APRIL
Suggested Testing Window:
Late AUGUST

NIU CPA REVIEW . . . WEEKEND COURSES
 
REG – DEKALB
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
REG – DEKALB
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1
  Saturday – 1/09/10
1
  Saturday – 7/17/10
2
  Sunday – 1/10/10
2
  Sunday – 7/18/10
3
  Saturday – 1/16/10
3
  Saturday – 7/24/10
4
  Sunday – 1/17/10
4
  Sunday – 7/25/10
5
  Saturday – 1/23/10
5
  Saturday – 7/31/10
6
  Sunday – 1/24/10
6
  Sunday – 8/01/10
7
  Saturday – 1/30/10
7
  Saturday – 8/07/10
Suggested Testing Window:
FEBRUARY
Suggested Testing Window:
Late AUGUST
REG – NAPERVILLE
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1
  Saturday – 10/02/10
2
  Saturday – 10/09/10
3
  Saturday – 10/16/10
4
  Saturday – 10/23/10
5
  Saturday – 10/30/10
6
  Saturday – 11/06/10
7
  Saturday – 11/13/10
Suggested Testing Window:
Late NOVEMBER