Step 1
Make the commitment to take the CPA exam. Also make the commitment
to prepare adequately to pass the exam. If you do not commit yourself to
achieve success, it will be impossible for you to outperform other CPA
candidates. Our system for success will enable you to pass the exam.
Step 2
Determine to which state board you are going to apply. Please visit our recommended state list for more information. If you
are interested in sitting in another state see our Other States: CPA
Requirements for State Board addresses and telephone numbers to
request application forms. Most state boards require that you have your
educational credentials evaluated to make sure they are equivalent. Please
visit our International Education
Credential Information page for a list of these services. Make sure
this is under way in time for you to apply. The evaluation services
generally suggest 4-6 months in advance of the selected board's deadline,
which will give you time to make your travel arrangements. Begin your
travel plans by gathering and filling out any forms necessary for a U.S. VISA.
Step 3
Begin Gleim's CPA
Gleim Online now: We offer a very structured online
course for CPA candidates who need discipline. International students
should begin with the Gleim CPA Gleim Online course as it offers
one-on-one counseling. Books, Test Prep CD-Roms, and Audio Reviews are also
available, just check out our CPA Product Catalog.
If you need the additional study materials, you can order them
through our Online Store, which will automatically calculate your shipping
options for you. Please see Gleim's International Sales
page for more information.
Step 4
Become an expert on the CPA exam. To outperform other CPA candidates,
you must know more about the CPA exam than they do. This expertise
includes knowledge of the subject matter covered on the exam, how the exam
is prepared, the types of questions on the exam, the rules for exam
administration, and the procedures that will be followed when you take
the exam. Rely on Chapters 1-8 in System for Success.
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Step 5
Gleim's CPA Gleim Online
course helps you prepare a study plan. It is made up of approximately 20
study units per exam part, covering all the topics for each section of the
exam. The structure of the course is linear, requiring candidates to
complete one study unit at a time and providing valuable feedback every
step of the way. Each study unit consists of a 30-question interactive
true/false study session, 10-20 pages of complete knowledge-transfer
outlines (which you can download and print for further review/study), two
20-question multiple-choice quizzes which includes review of missed
questions and explanations, OOF and/or Essay questions which you can fax
to us or your advisor for review, and an end-of-lesson evaluation. Gleim
maintains your performance information on a secured area of our web site
and you can access it from any location at any time that you have Internet
access. 80 easy-to-complete study units
Step 6
Make your travel arrangements. Make all necessary flight, transportation,
and hotel arrangements early so that you can get the best fares and focus
on your studies instead of worrying about travel arrangements at the last
moment. Make sure to take care of your U.S. Travel VISA and application if
needed. Visit our U.S. VISA information page
for more information.
Step 7
Plan your approach to successfully completing the CPA exam.
System for Success contains a detailed listing of
suggested steps to take in planning your exam execution. It describes
techniques for time budgeting, order of answering questions, and the type
of notes to make in your exam booklet while you are answering
questions. System for
Success also provides a complete explanation of all the
examination procedures and rules.
Step 8
Attend the exam and execute your plan. After attending Gleim's
CPA Gleim Online, you
will be prepared to pass the next CPA exam.
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