Wondering how long to study for the CPA exam? Learn what most candidates spend and how to plan your prep for the best chance of passing.

B eginning April 5, 2004, the CPA examination no longer will involve paper test booklets, pencils and essay questions. Replacing them will be a computerized version of the exam, containing electronic ...

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Stay informed with this detailed breakdown of the CPA exam updates, including what's new, what's out, and how to prepare effectively.

The CPA Exam evaluates four primary skill levels: remembering, application, analysis, and evaluation. Each section emphasizes these skills differently to reflect the demands of various accounting ...

As the business environment has changed, a shift has occurred in the type of work newly licensed CPAs perform. Technical proficiency of accounting, auditing, and tax concepts remains important.

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Is the CPA Exam outdated? Or worse yet, has it become unnecessary in today's accounting landscape? The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy reported that 95,654 candidates sat for the ...

Want to pass every section of the CPA exam on your first try? Of course you do–and you’re in the right place. The CPA exam, also called the Uniform CPA Exam, is one of the most challenging ...