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Emphasis on understanding business processes and data analytics is being expanded while other topics are being phased out as the CPA Exam undergoes a refresh designed to maintain its relevance to the ...

Want to pass every section of the CPA exam on your first try? Of course you do–and you’re in the right place. The CPA exam, also called the Uniform CPA Exam, is one of the most challenging ...

Candidates who did not pass the BEC (no longer a CPA exam section) must choose one of the following Disciplines to take: Business Analysis & Reporting (BAR), Information Systems and Controls (ISC), ...

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Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

As the business environment has changed, a shift has occurred in the type of work newly licensed CPAs perform. Technical proficiency of accounting, auditing, and tax concepts remains important.

The CPA exam for aspiring Certified Public Accountants demands a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. Historical pass rates (around 50%) reveal the exam’s difficulty, ...