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New York CPA Requirements: How to Become a CPA in NY
New York is another one of the most popular states for CPA candidates. And generally, New York’s CPA requirements are fairly standard. However, this state does have its exceptions. And, even though it works for other candidates, it may or may not work for you. So, use this information about the New York CPA requirements […]
Continue readingCalifornia CPA Requirements: How to Become a CPA in California
Historically, California has the most CPA Exam candidates of any jurisdiction, at times representing approximately 15% of the annual CPA candidate cohort. Therefore, because the California Board of Accountancy (CBA) is so popular, you should learn what the California CPA requirements are so you can determine if California is the state board for you. This […]
Continue readingCPA Pass Rates [Updated for 2025] How Hard is the CPA Exam Really?
The CPA Exam pass rates, which average about 50%, are one of the most intriguing aspects of the CPA certification process. The AICPA releases the pass rate for each exam section once a quarter. Basically, these percentages reveal how well candidates who sat for the CPA Exam during the previous exam testing window performed. Historically, […]
Continue readingBEC CPA Exam: Ultimate 2023 CPA BEC Guide to Business Environment and Concepts
Please note: The CPA Exam changed in 2024, and the BEC section was eliminated by the CPA Discipline sections. However, we have decided to keep this post about BEC for historical purposes. The process of earning the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license involves passing the BEC CPA Exam. The CPA Exam has 4 different sections, […]
Continue readingREG CPA Exam Section: 2025 Ultimate Guide to Regulation [New Tax Law Info!]
The REG CPA Exam section is one of four you must pass in order to earn the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification. To prepare to pass the CPA REG exam, you must know all about the content, pass rates, questions, format, difficulty, structure, timing, and more. Thankfully, you can get all that information here, so […]
Continue readingCPA AUD Exam Section: 2025 Ultimate Guide to Auditing and Attestation
The CPA AUD Exam is just one hurdle to becoming a CPA. After all, to earn the Certified Public Accountant license, you have to pass the entire 4-part CPA Exam. One of these sections is Auditing and Attestation (AUD). Before you can be completely ready to pass the CPA AUD exam, you’ll need to know […]
Continue readingFAR CPA Exam Section: 2025 Ultimate Guide to Financial Accounting and Reporting
The CPA FAR Exam is one of the 4 CPA Exam sections you must pass to earn the CPA certification. And, in order to pass the Financial Accounting and Reporting section, you’ll need to know all the details about the content, pass rates, questions, format, difficulty, structure, timing, and more. Therefore, you can get all […]
Continue readingHow to Know When You’re Ready to Sit for the CPA Exam
In the past, there really wasn’t a metric for how to know when you’re ready to sit for the CPA Exam. The old adage was, “If you’ve put in the hours, you’ll pass the Exam.” But nobody could tell you exactly how many hours you needed. Similarly, it was also hard to know whether or […]
Continue readingBest CFA Prep Courses + 2025 CFA® Exam Discounts
Let Me Find the Best CFA Prep Course for You!I’m here to help you find the best CFA prep course for you. So, I’ve analyzed the most popular CFA review courses available and included their pros and cons here. I’ve also allowed the experiences of my readers and comments from financial analyst forums to inform […]
Continue readingBest LSAT Prep
In this complete LSAT prep comparison, I share my LSAT review course recommendations based on my firsthand experience. I’m sure you can use this information to find the LSAT review that’s right for you! Let this page lead you to your most suitable LSAT study options, and select the course that satisfies your distinct learning […]
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