There are four CPA exam sections, or parts, including: Auditing & Attestation (AUD) Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) Regulation (REG) Business Environment & Concepts (BEC) Each part of the Uniform examination is a 4-hour test covering a different subset of topics and concepts. In order to become a CPA, you must pass all four sections
Is it possible to become a CPA without a degree in Accounting? Yes, it is possible for non-accountants and non-accounting majors to become a CPA. It’s just getting a lot harder than it used to be. Let’s take a look at how you can become a CPA if you are not an accounting major and
Here are some CPA jokes and hilarious puns that only an accountant can find funny. If you find yourself laughing or smiling at any of these CPA jokes, chances are you are an accounting nerd like the rest of us. After all, it’s an accrual world. What’s the definition of an accountant? A guy who wanted
Becoming a certified public accountant (CPA) in Colorado will not only propel your career forward; it will also open the doors to way more opportunities than you had before. Getting your Colorado CPA certification takes a lot of dedication and commitment, but it’s well worth it in the end. You’ll be able to advance faster
Studying for the CPA exam is challenging. Sometimes you get stuck in a rut and start questioning your ability to pass the CPA exam. Or worse, you start asking yourself why you even started this journey to begin with. We’ve all been there before. Don’t get discouraged. All you need is a little pick-me-up and
It can be difficult to understand the way audit opinions work, especially when studying for the CPA exam. To make things easier, we describe some common change factors!
CPA exam requirements are set by individual state boards and thus vary by state jurisdiction. Although every state has slightly different requirements to sit for the CPA examination, most states have the same core set of qualifications that candidates must meet in order to be eligible. Let’s take a look at what qualifications you need
Finding the best CPA exam cram course isn’t as easy as it sounds. There are a ton of different CPA review courses out there that offer different last-minute crash course review materials. How are you supposed to know which one you should go with? First, you should look at your learning style and what study
AICPA implemented a new exam blueprint for the CPA exam on April 1, 2017. The new CPA exam blueprints replace the former CSOs/SSOs that detailed exam content. The most notable change to the exam is that you will be tested on higher-order cognitive skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical ability. In other words,
In general, it’s recommended that CPA candidates study for 300-400 hours for the CPA exam in total in order to ensure they pass. This equates to about 80-100 hours of study time for each CPA exam section. Keep in mind that these suggested and recommended study times are just that. They are suggestions based on
