Monthly Archives: January 2011

Each state is responsible for licensure for the CPA exam.  Therefore, each state has their own requirements, schedule and procedures. Qualifying for the California CPA Exam You must meet an education requirement in order to sit for the California CPA … Continue reading →

The CPA Exam Pass Rate has dramatically increased since the early 2000s.  Increased you say?  Yes.  I know the CPA exam pass rate is still low, but it has definitely improved in the last decade. The 2010 CPA Exam Pass … Continue reading →

There is a lot of debate as to whether the CPA exam is easier or more difficult than it used to be.  In January, 2011, the new CBT-e was released as the new standard CPA exam.  As of December 31, … Continue reading →

The CPA test, or CPA exam, is the Unified Certified Public Accountant Examination.  This CPA test must be passed by any individual that wishes to qualify for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant in the United States and its territories.  … Continue reading →

A CPA is a Certified Public Accountant.  All CPA’s are accountants; however, not all accountants are CPAs.  The CPA credential symbolizes trust and professionalism in the accounting world.  If you choose to become a CPA, it is not as easy … Continue reading →

All you want as you prepare to sit for the CPA Exam is to pass it, and pass it the first time.  Yes, this would put you in an elite group, as most people do not pass all 4 sections … Continue reading →

Don’t you HATE going through the tenacious process of studying for the CPA exam, then the mentally draining experience of taking the exam, only to wait 10 WEEKS (in some cases) to get your CPA exam results?  It is the … Continue reading →

2011 CPA Exam Changes As most future and hopeful CPAs know by now, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has announced that there will be many major changes taking place on the CPA exam beginning 2011. Some of these changes … Continue reading →