Whether they’re handling business or personal finances, a good Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can be worth their weight in gold. Most entrepreneurs don’t start their journey with an in-depth ...

Certified public accountants (CPAs) are crucial in today’s complex and ever-changing business environment. CPAs are responsible for providing reliable financial information, assisting with tax ...

Understanding the CPA exam scoring process is pivotal for any aspiring CPA. It’s not merely about correct answers; it’s about showcasing your readiness for the accounting profession’s demands. But how ...

Choosing between becoming an accountant or taking the steps toward a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is pivotal for those in the finance and accounting industries. Both career paths ...

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...

We’ve heard of CPA shortages for decades, and the AICPA’s 2019 PCPS CPA Firm Top Issues Survey says staff recruitment remains the primary issue for most public accounting firms. Competition for ...

As the demands on modern CPAs change, so also does the CPA Exam. Updates in the design and focus of the CPA Exam have been in effect for about a year now, and two AICPA experts joined the Journal of ...

The CPA Exam is a powerful symbol of an accountant’s value in the marketplace. Many CPA firms, along with countless corporations, not-for-profits, and government agencies that employ accountants, are ...

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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), ...