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CPA Application Process in 11 Steps (It’s Not as Hard as You Think)
The CPA application process doesn’t have to be intimidating. With proper planning and an understanding of the steps involved, you can sit for the CPA Exam sooner. Becoming a Certified Public Accountant is already difficult and expensive as is, so to avoid further costs and time loss, check off each one of these steps! What […]
Continue readingUS Federal Taxation Course for CPA (as Recommended by Readers)
You may be asked to take a US Federal Taxation course for CPA if they apply for the exam in certain states such as Guam and Delaware. The Course Must be Offered by Accredited Institution Most State Boards follow the NASBA guidelines when it comes to this criteria. NASBA requires US federal taxation courses must be taken […]
Continue reading10 Stupid Mistakes at Prometric CPA Exam (that can Totally be Avoided)
The following Prometric CPA Exam advice is the top 10 list is from Penny Vernon, who ran the Candidate Care department at NASBA for more than 10 years. Her advice is invaluable to exam candidates, so I’m happy to share it. Penny’s List of Pitfalls at the Prometric CPA Exam After studying so long for […]
Continue readingUS CPA in China: Exam Performance + Pass Rate Trend
In 2013, there were 1,007 applicants applied directly from China. As the CPA title gradually gains reputation in the country, the increase of Chinese applicants was impressive with a 3-year growth rate of 207%. (This post will be updated with 2015 data once from NASBA is available) US CPA in China: Growth Rate and Pass […]
Continue readingCPA Review Books: Which has the Best Value for Money?
Among the popular CPA review books, I like Wiley the best. It is also the number-one best seller in this category. Wiley CPA Books Amazon carries Wiley’s book at a great discount, and you can get even cheaper books from 2nd-hands over there. Please check out the Wiley CPA books here. Becker CPA Books In […]
Continue readingNINJA CPA Review 2025: Affordable Supplemental & Whole Course Options
NINJA CPA Review can be a stand-alone CPA Exam study course. However, its price is so reasonable that you can easily use it as a supplement as well. Pricing and access are monthly, so you can use it as long as you need it and cancel anytime. Number of MCQs: Almost 7K | Number of […]
Continue readingBest States to Apply for CPA International Students + Candidates
How to become a CPA for international students and candidates? Since most international candidates do not have a “preferred” state to practice their profession, they are free to pick a state board with the most favorable CPA exam requirements. This flexibility can be overwhelming with 55 states and jurisdictions to choose from. How do you […]
Continue readingMichigan CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Michigan state board allows candidates to sit for the exam with 120 credit hours, but 150 credit hours must be completed upon applying for the license. One year of experience is needed, which is typical of the “3Es” of the CPA requirements. Michigan CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam in […]
Continue readingAspiring CPA without Social Security Number (SSN): Is there a Way Out?
International CPA exam candidates often need to overcome several obstacles in order to get qualified for the exam. One such obstacle is the social security number (SSN). Rest assured that, in most cases, you can still sit for the CPA exam without the SSN. What is Social Security Number? A social security number is a […]
Continue readingCPA Exam Testing Windows and Blackout Months
Since CPA testing windows have changed, I thought it would be nice to have a post to explain how they work. Lately, I’ve noticed a lot of confusion online about CPA Exam windows in 2025. After all, the old CPA Exam windows followed a different approach with the introduction of CPA continuous testing that started […]
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