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CPA Exam Application Process

CPA Exam Application Process

The CPA exam application process varies slightly from state to state, but the majority of the steps are the same. If done properly, you can be approved and scheduled for your first exam within 4-6 weeks.

What Are the CPA Exam Blueprints

What Are the CPA Exam Blueprints?

One of the most common questions people ask the AICPA is what are these new CPA Exam Blueprints everyone is talking about? Well, since the CPA Exam is changing in April 2017, the whole exam is going to look different and focus on testing higher-order skills. This means there needs to be a new outline for the new exam—the CPA Exam Blueprints.

Reduce Your CPA Exam Study Time By 116 Hours!

Reduce Your CPA Exam Study Time By 116 Hours!

Find out how to decrease your CPA exam study time by more than 49%, save money, and improve your test scores. These 2 simple study tips will radically change your study plan and help you CRUSH the CPA in record time! Click to find out more…

Which Section Of The CPA Exam Should I Take First

Which Section Of The CPA Exam Should I Take First?

I have received many emails asking which section of the CPA exam is the best to take first. The CPA exam you decide to tackle first is a very important decision and can effect how well you perform on the remaining 3 sections.  Below I will help you choose which section you should take first to give yourself the highest probability of passing all four sections your first time through.

How to Become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Becoming a CPA is a life-changing event that requires serious commitment, dedication, and drive. And while it’s an incredibly difficult journey, it is completely worth the struggle. The sense of accomplishment alone is worth it but the level of instant respect you gain from becoming a CPA is amazing. Here’s a quick high level overview of exactly how to become a CPA:

Change Your Life for the Better by Becoming a CPA

Change Your Life for the Better by Becoming a CPA

Becoming a CPA has proven to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The sacrifice and the monumental effort seem trivial when compared to benefits I’ve reaped. I received plenty of job offers from both the private and public sectors, as well as other opportunities that simply would not have been possible before. 

Top 11 FAR CPA Exam Study Tips

Top 11 FAR CPA Exam Study Tips

The FAR CPA Exam section is the “number-crunching” part, and many students struggle with the number of calculations required on this test. In order to move through the test materials as quickly as possible, you need to understand some key concepts. Use these tips to understand the most important FAR topics and pass this section of the CPA exam on your first try!