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AICPA announces fewer simulations on the 2017 CPA Exam
Taking the CPA Exam in 2017 after April 1? We've got great news for you! On February 1, the AICPA announced there will be less task-based simulations on the exam.
Testing for the CPA Exam before the 2017 changes go into effect
Testing for the CPA Exam before the 2017 exam changes? Know what changes became effective for this testing window.
Consolidation for not-for-profit entities will be testable on CPA Exam
The amendments in this update from the FASB are effective for NFPs for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The standard will become testable on the CPA exam October 2017.
CPA Exam tip of the month: The Pomodoro Technique
Many of us get into the habit of cramming, especially in college. Back in the day, I used to be able to cram for a few hours the night before an exam and ace it the next day. Well, gone are the days of cramming, especially when you start studying for the CPA Exam. So […]
FASB update clarifies definition of a business
On Jan. 5, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The definition of a business impacts many areas of accounting, such as acquisitions, disposals, consolidations, and goodwill. This ASU affects all reporting organizations that must determine whether they have acquired or sold […]
Tips for passing the CPA Exam
The creator of CPA Exam Guide, Bryan Kesler, CPA, shares his tips for passing the CPA exam.
A year in review: What to watch for as you prep for the CPA Exam
It was a big year in 2016 for the CPA Exam! The FASB issued several ASUs, some of which will be tested beginning this January, the testing window for 2017 was extended, and the AICPA announced that the exam will change on April 1, 2017. We understand that keep track of these changes can be […]
How to conquer the CPA Exam by studying less
The importance of time hasn’t been understated in history. Everyone from Einstein to Hemingway has expounded the significance of each second, but we seem to waste it constantly. That’s why I’m going to explain how you can stop wasting your CPA Exam study time – by studying less. Sure, you can spend 250 hours studying […]