One of the most unique parts of the CPA exams are how they can change from year to year. The ever-changing landscape of the accounting business (and the educational requirements to become a CPA in the first place) require that the CPA exams constantly revise and change themselves to keep up with the times. Some of these changes are pretty…
It’s no secret: the CPA exam is hard. The CPA exam is divided into four sections, each focusing on different things. Because of this, a lot of CPA candidates find themselves wondering if any of the sections are harder than others. There are a couple reasons why many people want to take the hardest section of the exam first. First of…
Not to sound like a pessimist, but that title is sadly true. There’s a lot of common, frequently repeated mistakes that CPA students make while taking the big exam, and there’s few feelings worse than seeing someone fail their exam by making the same mistakes again and again – especially if it only causes them to fail by a few…
Beyond comparing CPA course reviews to find which is best is the question of why you need one in the first place. You’re a diligent person with good study habits, right? The fact that you’re at the point where you can sit for the exam is testament to this. So, what’s the point? Here are some reasons why. Framework…
The CPA exam is getting its first major update since 2011. The new exam places more emphasis on analysis and critical-thinking skills. During their most recent survey the AICPA found that the normal routine tasks a new CPA would be responsible for are being handled through new technology or outsourcing. Because of this, the newly licensed CPA is increasingly tasked…