About the CPA Exam
To best prepare for the CPA Exam, it’s important to know what to expect:
A modern designation warrants a modern assessment and so the CPA Exam is computer-based. To make the CPA Exam more manageable for candidates, it is divided into 4 parts. The best thing about this is the flexibility and hence you can take the parts in the order you want.
The pass rate is a reassuring 75%.
You can take the Exam whenever you like except for March, June, September and December.
You have 18 months to take all 4 parts once 1 part is passed. This provides you with enough time to study even if you have a busy schedule.
Exam Content and Structure:
Audit & Attestation: 4 Hours
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3 testlets 24->30 MCQs
(60% of the grade)
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7 task based Simulations
(40% of the grade)
Regulation: 3 Hours
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3 testlets “24->30 MCQs
(60% of the grade)
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6 task based Simulations
(40% of the grade)
Financial Accounting: 4 Hours
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3 testlets 24-30 MCQs
(60% of the grade)
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7 task based Simulations
(40% of the grade)
Business Concepts: 3 Hours
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3 testlets “24->30 MCQs
(85% of the grade)
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2 task based simulations
(15% of the grade)
