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How to Request CPA Exam Testing Accommodations
NASBA, the organization that oversees the administration of the CPA Exam, does its best to make sure that everyone who puts in the study time has a fair chance to pass the test. For candidates with health issues and/or learning disabilities, this often means CPA Exam testing accommodations. Although candidates are allowed to request the […]
Continue readingActive vs. Inactive CPA Licenses: What You Need to Know
What if you don’t manage to complete all your CPE by the time you need to renew your CPA license? Or if you need to step away from accounting for a little while to focus on other personal or professional goals? If you’re in this boat, an inactive CPA license status might be the right […]
Continue readingCFE vs. CPA: Which Accounting Qualification is Right for You?
Accountants have the opportunity to earn many different types of specialized certifications. If you go into public accounting, you’ll almost certainly look into earning your CPA license. On the other hand, if you spend all or part of your accounting job looking for inconsistencies or weaknesses in accounting systems and preventing or uncovering fraud, you […]
Continue readingCPA License Renewal in All 55 States and Jurisdictions
If you practice as a CPA for any length of time at all, at some point, you’ll have to apply for a CPA license renewal. Here’s a brief overview of this process, including the requirements to renew a CPA license from all of the U.S. state and jurisdictional boards. Requirements for Keeping Your License Active […]
Continue readingCPA License Reinstatement: How to Apply in All 55 Jurisdictions
As you probably know, your professional obligations don’t end once you’ve earned your CPA license. Fortunately, you won’t have to take the exam again, but you will need to maintain certain standards to keep an active license. If you don’t, your license will expire or be suspended or revoked. Life doesn’t always go as planned, […]
Continue readingAre CPA Exam Scores Confidential?
Are CPA Exam scores confidential? Yes, they are. And are CPA Exam scores confidential from employers? Absolutely. In fact, no one can look up your scores, and no one will know how many times you took the CPA Exam unless you tell them. Therefore, let’s review what to do if someone asks about your CPA […]
Continue readingCPA 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 […]
Continue readingCPA 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 […]
Continue readingDo 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 […]
Continue readingGleim CPA vs. Wiley CPAexcel
Please note: Wiley CPA has been acquired by a third party, so please use this comparison for historical purposes. Gleim CPA is still one of our top-rated CPA review courses. 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 […]
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