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Becker CPA Review 2026: Becker CPA Discount & Exclusive Becker Info

By Stephanie Ng
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Becker CPA Review is the most well-known guided review course in the accounting industry. In fact, over 2 million CPA candidates have used Becker review. Furthermore, the Big 4 CPA firms all have relationships with Becker CPA. And Becker CPA Exam Review is our #1 rated course, too. Still, is Becker the best CPA review? […]

Wiley CPA Review: Test Bank Discount!

By Stephanie Ng
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Please note: Wiley has been sold to a third party, so please use this information for historical purposes only. If you need a CPA test bank, we suggest reading our review of the Gleim CPA test bank or another one of the best CPA review courses. In this evaluation, we focus on the Wiley CPA […]

Wiley CPA Books and Focus Notes: 3 Pros and Cons (plus Discount!)

By Stephanie Ng
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Please note: Wiley has been purchased by a third party, so please use this post for historical purposes only. If you are studying for the CPA Exam, please check out our list of the the best CPA Exam review courses or Becker CPA, our #1-rated course. Wiley CPA Books (officially known as Wiley CPAexcel Exam […]

CPA Exam Authoritative Literature: Free Access and Tips

By Stephanie Ng
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There are two question types on the CPA exam: multiple choices and task-based simulations. Within the simulation questions, you are asked to do an online search of professional literature databases to answer questions. How do you do it? Can you get some practice before the actual exam? CPA Exam Authoritative Literature: Free Access and Tips […]

CPA Exam Schedule: 2026 CPA Schedule + 2026 CPA Exam Blackout Dates

By Stephanie Ng
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Proper planning of your CPA Exam schedule and testing dates will make your life much easier and greatly increase your chance of passing the CPA Exam. The CPA Exam schedule is a bit confusing for many candidates because of testing windows, exam days, blackout months, and more. It can feel like a lot to keep […]

CPA Exam Self-Study vs Online vs Live Class: Which Is Better?

By Stephanie Ng
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You have sent in your CPA application and are getting ready, but how exactly will you start your CPA Exam preparation? The CPA exam can be overwhelming, with 4 parts covering a wide variety of topics. You have 3 choices: Self-study Online courses Live classes Which is the best way — or should we say, […]

CPA Salary Guide: Earning Power from Junior Accountants to Partners

By Stephanie Ng
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Before you go into accounting, it is natural to ponder the future of the profession and accountants’ salaries. And for those who are already accountants, you might be wondering if it is worthwhile to pursue the CPA credential and whether the hard-earned qualification will bring tangible benefits like higher accounting pay. Accountants love statistics and […]

How to Understand the CPA Exam Grading System (Is It Curved?)

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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 […]

CPA Exam in the Middle East: Pass Rates, Eligibility, and Rules

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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 […]

Fail CPA Exam? My 3 Pieces of Advice to Retakers

By Stephanie Ng
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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. […]