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How to Understand the CPA Exam Grading System (Is It Curved?)
How is the CPA Exam graded? Candidates are intrigued by CPA Exam grading. So, I’ll give you my understanding of the CPA Exam scoring mechanism and CPA grades release. What is a Passing Grade on the CPA Exam? For each section of the 4-part test, a CPA Exam passing score is 75. The passing score […]
Continue readingCPA Exam in the Middle East: Pass Rates, Eligibility, and Rules
US CPA exam centers are currently available in several countries in the Middle East. This convenience allows citizens as well as those in adjacent countries to take the exam without incurring additional time, stress, and cost to travel to the US exam sites. Therefore, to help you plan your path to becoming a CPA, this […]
Continue readingFail CPA Exam? My 3 Pieces of Advice to Retakers
It’s devastating to fail the CPA Exam. Countless hours to study and thousands of dollars wasted. I know, and I hope this post can help! 3 Most Common Reasons to Fail the CPA Exam Instead of agonizing over this, let’s move on and evaluate what went wrong. People fail the CPA Exam because they have: 1. […]
Continue readingCPA Simulations: How are Simulations Graded on the CPA Exam?
Are the CPA Exam simulations looking like rocket science to you? What exactly are they? And on the CPA Exam, is a TBS weighed? Let’s take a look at the importance of simulations on the CPA Exam. Plus, this article will review how to get CPA task-based simulations partial credit and tell you where to find […]
Continue readingHow Indian BCOM or CA Takes US CPA Exam: Issues + Solutions
This article was originally written for Indian BCOM holders, but it is applicable to all aspiring CPAs with a 3-year degree. Are you an Indian BCOM CPA candidate who wishes to take the CPA Exam in the United States? Are your BCOM and CA degrees not enough to get you qualified to take the exam? […]
Continue readingPrometric CPA: How to Schedule (and Reschedule) Your CPA Exam Online
iFrom the CPA application to the actual exam, the process is complicated and stressful for many CPA candidates. One of the many tasks is scheduling your CPA exam at the so-called “Prometric center.” What is it, and how does it work? Prometric CPA Overview: What is a Prometric Center? Prometric is a company that specializes […]
Continue readingHow Many Hours Do You Need to Study for CPA Exam?
How long to study for the CPA Exam? This is one of the most frequently asked questions from my readers. And I understand why: if you’re studying for the CPA Exam, you want to know what your time commitment will be. However, how long you study for the CPA Exam largely depends on how disciplined […]
Continue readingCPA for H4 Visa Holders: Common Obstacles and Solutions
Is it possible to become a CPA for H4 visa holders? I have lots of readers who are H4 visa holders. Many of you are highly educated professionals who follow their spouse to the United States for a better future for your family. Since you aren’t allowed to work (for now, at least), wouldn’t it […]
Continue readingOklahoma CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Oklahoma State Board requires a standard 150 credit hours and 1 year of experience in either public or non-public accounting. Please note that OK has two levels of qualifications for accountants: CPA and PA. Please make sure you read the CPA section for the correction information. Oklahoma CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Sit for […]
Continue readingCPA Education Requirements: My Latest and Complete Guide
It’s critical to know the CPA education requirements if you’re going after your CPA license. We have specific information on the CPA exam application for US candidates and international candidates. But given the many questions on CPA education and CPA continuing education requirements I’ve received over the years, it seems a review would be helpful. So, […]
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