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An impersonal answer to the question, “How long does it take to pass the CPA Exam” would be, “On average, a CPA candidate may need 6-12 months to pass the entire CPA Exam.” But a more personalized answer is that it depends on how much time you can devote to studying, which you’ll know once...Read More

Maybe it’s happened to you: You failed a section of the CPA Exam, but your score was SO close. When you receive an exam score that’s just a point or two shy of 75, what are your options? Can you appeal your CPA Exam score? Yes, it is possible in most states. Alternatively, a score...Read More

To pass the CPA Exam, you must fit a lot of study time into your everyday life. A CPA Exam study plan really helps with this, but sometimes you may want to get more out of your review without adding to your study schedule. To study for the exam even when you’re not studying for...Read More

There is no denying that CPA Exam preparations take a lot of time and effort, but the sooner you begin, the sooner you can pass! How do you start studying for the CPA Exam? First, learn all about the exam in this free guide. Then, follow these five steps. Contents 5 Steps to Start Studying...Read More

There are several CPA Exam fees you must pay before becoming a CPA, but we have some good news: You can save money with free CPA Exam review materials! (And you can save even more by following these cost-cutting tips). We’ll discuss these free materials and how to use them. Content: Where to Find Free...Read More

It has been said before: the CPA Exam is hard. To pass, you need to prepare. Two major factors contribute to CPA Exam difficulty: the scope of content it covers and the extent to which it tests your understanding of that content. The best way to ensure you’re prepared for the exam’s breadth and depth...Read More

It may sound cliché, but it’s true: everybody learns differently. We all have a unique formula for receiving, interpreting, and understanding information through tools and experiences. As a CPA candidate, you need to find your learning style so you can choose your perfect CPA review course. To help you, we’ve laid out different learning styles,...Read More

Like an architect creating a skyscraper, the AICPA builds the CPA Exam using blueprints. These Blueprints are a series of accounting tasks, organized by topics, that a newly licensed CPA should know how to complete. The AICPA uses these tasks as a basis for all CPA Exam questions. In this article, we’ll help you become...Read More

Candidate Spotlight: Nancy Zhu Choosing an accounting certification to pursue can be daunting. It’s an investment that could determine what kind of accounting you do for the rest of your life. Nancy Zhu approached this crossroad about three years ago with a strategy in mind that was different from most. She stepped up to the...Read More