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AUD CPA Exam Study Tips | Section Format, Structure, Topics Covered

The AUD (Attestation and Auditing) section of the CPA exam focuses on the examination of an entity’s financial statements, compliance, and processes. This section evaluates the candidates’ understanding of proper auditing procedures, gathering evidence, fundamental principles, and internal controls. Many candidates feel the AUD CPA exam is closely related to FAR because there is some

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CPA Exam Schedule [ 2025 Dates, Testing Windows, & Blackout Months]

The CPA exam schedule is pretty confusing because there are so many different testing windows, exam dates, blackout months, and other oddities. This means that the scheduling process can be difficult to figure out for first-time candidates. But it doesn’t have to be. Here is some “must-know” info about the CPA exam scheduling, with tips

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Which Section of the CPA Exam Should You Take First?

One of the most popular questions we hear from CPA candidates is, “which CPA exam section should I take first?” That’s a great question. If you don’t already know what the four parts of the CPA exam are, you should read my post about the sections of the CPA exam; it will give you more information

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Best CPA Exam Review Self-Study Books of 2025

There are many different CPA exam review books on the market today. Some are better than others and some are just different. Therefore, how are you supposed to know which ones are right for you? First, you need to look at your learning style to understand what type of CPA study book you should be

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Best CPA Exam Audio Courses and Lectures

There are a few different CPA review courses that offer audio lectures and audio CPA study materials. This format is a great option for CPA candidates who are on the go a lot and don’t have tons of time to sit in front of their computer or a book. Hence, the best CPA learning materials

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Which CPA Exam Section is the Hardest?

According to the AICPA’s published pass rates, the hardest part of the Uniform CPA exam is FAR (Financial Accounting and Reporting). The 2016 cumulative pass rates show that candidates consistently performed worst on FAR than the AUD, BEC, and REG with pass rates of 45.42%, 45.82%, 55.54%, and 48.41%, for all four sections respectively. However,

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