Candidates who did not pass the BEC (no longer a CPA exam section) must choose one of the following Disciplines to take: Business Analysis & Reporting (BAR), Information Systems and Controls (ISC), ...

Pursuing the coveted Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential isn’t just a career choice; it’s a monumental challenge. Globally recognized, it signifies mastery of accounting principles, ...

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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 ...

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I n November the Uniform CPA Examination’s paper-and-pencil format became history; the next group of candidates will take a computer-based test. The exam’s modified form and content reflect not only ...

With a radically new version of the test launching in 2024, the American Institute of CPAs' vice president of CPA examination and pipeline, Mike Decker, details the major changes, and shares valuable ...

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The FAR CPA exam section is always my answer when asked, “Which of the CPA exam sections should I take first?” It’s the CPA beast, and once you tackle this, you’ll be riding a wave of confidence that ...