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Got a burning question about the CPA exam or Certified Public Accountants? Find the answer to over 40 of the most frequently asked CPA questions here!

CPAs are in demand across a range of industries. Practically every organization needs accountants and auditors.

Obtaining a CPA license can give your career a boost; In fact, there are a number of benefits to becoming a CPA. Learn about the three main requirements to fulfill in order to become a CPA.

The scoring system that is used for the CPA exam could be confusing if you are unfamiliar with the practices followed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).

Passing the CPA exam can be a life-changing achievement. An individual who has a CPA license will be eligible for a wide range of jobs that require expertise in accounting.

Individuals with an interest in math may find that becoming an accountant is an excellent career path. Accountants are responsible for providing valuable financial information to companies to help them operate efficiently.

The state board of accountancy issues CPA licenses. These are valid within the state but may not be recognized in other jurisdictions.

In order to sit for the CPA Exam, you will need to meet an education requirement of 150 college credits and some experience. Each state varies in terms of the amount of experience you need, but they all call for 150 hours of college courses that focused on accounting. [...]

The application process for the CPA exam is more confusing than it needs to be. It’s even more confusing if you are not living in the United States. But don’t worry, the CPA application process is the same for everyone (for the most part). This article will break down how the exam works on an [...]

Whether you barely passed the CPA exam or got the highest score possible, your score still proved that you have the required understanding needed to be awarded the title of CPA. It's also important to remember that your score does not determine how good of a certified public accountant you will be.   So [...]

The road to becoming a CPA was arduous and a lot of sacrifices had to be made. I was knocked down again and again… and again. But I never gave up and now I am reaping the rewards. Like anything in life, the more you work for something, the sweeter it is once you actually [...]

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Preparing for the CPA Exam requires a killer study schedule, the perfect CPA review course, and the right attitude. It can be a long journey with many pitfalls. Here’s the top 9 CPA Exam preparation tips to help make the journey a little easier. Some are amazingly simple to implement and will yield powerful [...]

  In case you aren’t already familiar with the four different sections of the CPA exam, take a look at my post on CPA Exam Sections to learn more about them. This information is important in order to make the best decision! Your decision on which section to take first can hugely impact how well [...]

Even though the CPA exam application process varies slightly from state to state, the majority of the steps are the same. You can be approved and scheduled for your first exam within 4-6 weeks if you do the steps properly; however, if you forget one tedious bit of information, the application can turn into a [...]

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