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 ...

The CPA exam is a substantial undertaking and the final step to becoming a certified public accountant (CPA). Before taking the exam, aspiring CPAs must pass undergraduate and graduate-level classes ...

With CPA exam pass rates historically teetering around 50%, the question of “How hard is the CPA exam?” looms large for aspiring accountants. As a testament to its challenging nature, even the ...

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With a radically new version of the test launching in 2024, the American Institute of CPAs' vice president of CPA examination and pipeline, Mike Decker, details the major changes, and shares valuable ...

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T he Uniform CPA Examination is entering a new era that gives individuals more flexibility as they prepare to take the exam. A joint effort by the AICPA, the National Association of State Boards of ...

"Certified Public Accountant" is a coveted title in the accounting profession, but it’s also notoriously hard to earn. The Uniform CPA Examination includes four parts that assess your knowledge in ...