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 ...

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), ...

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With 126,500 new positions for accountants and auditors opening each year, passing each of the CPA exam sections can help you secure the next rung on your career ladder. If you’re gearing up for the ...

Susan B. Anders, PhD, CPA/CGMA In September 2024, the AICPA and NASBA proposed a new competency-based path to become a certified public accountant (B.

Samuel Abram was one of only 11 candidates nationwide to receive the honor in 2024; more than 74,000 individuals sat for the CPA exam in 2024. The Elijah Watt Sells Award is one of the highest honors ...

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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 ...

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the CPA Exam’s use for licensure. To celebrate, earlier this year the Journal of Accountancy published some of our favorite stories about the exam from members ...