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Is the CPA Exam or the Bar Exam More Difficult?

If you’re comparing the difficulty level of these two tests, you may be wondering, “Is the Bar or CPA Exam harder?” Both accountants and attorneys must prove their knowledge and skill by passing an exam. For those who want to be certified accountants, this test is the CPA Exam. For aspiring attorneys, the final assessment […]

CPA Exam Halloween Contest — Boo :)

Happy Halloween! To celebrate this fun holiday, you’re invited to join us for a Halloween contest. The winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. To participate, reply with a picture of you studying for the CPA Exam (please include review materials in some capacity). The spookier the photo, the better! We’ll post the submissions […]

CPA Certification: States that Require 1 Year of Experience

Many readers contact me with questions about the CPA 1 year experience requirement to become a CPA. You probably already know that the requirements include education, passing the CPA Exam, and 1 year of experience (or more) working in the accounting field. However, these CPA certification requirements can be confusing because they vary depending on […]

How to Pass the CPA Exam

Many accountants want to pass the CPA Exam and become a Certified Public Accountant. The credential opens up new job opportunities and increases the respect of your peers. Plus, it will likely increase your pay, too. However, the CPA Exam pass rate hovers around 45-55%. But you can tackle this beast if you’re prepared. How […]

CPA Exam Study Tips Are Here!

Hello, future CPA! There are 3 CPA Exam study guides that I highly recommend you read, regardless of where you’re at in the CPA journey 🙂 The last guide is one I have authored and updated over the years, but if you have any suggestions you’d like me to add to it, please send them […]

Do You Need a Master’s Degree in Accounting?

Hello, future CPA! I’ve gathered the latest CPA Exam and accounting articles to help you on your path to becoming a CPA: CPA Exam Tips for College Seniors Do You Need a Master’s in Accounting? How to Use Excel’s Sorting Functions CPA Prep Discounts Surgent Save $1,250 on the Ultimate Pass (their top-tier course that […]

Becker CPE — 2025 Review & CPE Packages

In many jurisdictions, CPAs must engage in continuing professional education (CPE) to maintain their license. Continuing education is important—it helps us review concepts we don’t often use and updates us on new regulations that affect the accounting profession. But with Becker CPE courses, you can stay in the know. What are the CPE Standards for […]

Best CPA CPE Options, Plus CMA CPE, CIA CPE, and EA CE

Many credentials and licenses in the accounting profession—including the CPA, CMA, CIA, and EA—require continuing professional education (CPE) courses to maintain those designations. The process to get your CPE credits doesn’t necessarily have to be hard if you take my advice offered in this article and stay on top of the requirements for your specific […]

2025 Review of Lambers CPA

Lambers CPA Review is for CPA candidates who want no-nonsense test prep at an affordable price. Each Lambers CPA Review set focuses on drilling questions and providing detailed answer explanations to help you study. Number of MCQs: 5,000+ (for all 4 CPA sections) | Number of TBSs: 20 | Access Length: Unlimited | Cost: $249.95 per section of the CPA Exam […]

Gleim CPA vs. Wiley CPAexcel

If you’re comparing Gleim CPA vs. Wiley CPAexcel review courses, you’re probably looking at these companies’ massive test banks. The Wiley CPA test bank offers the largest number of questions available: more than 12,000 MCQs and 500 TBSs. However, the Gleim CPA test bank is right behind it with more than 10,000 MCQs and 1,300 […]

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