Breakdown Two-Tier CPA States

Breakdown: Two-Tier CPA States

In the late 90s to early 2000s, some state boards concluded that the public might be misled into thinking that CPA certificate holders are all full-time accountants. Both license and certificate holders could present themselves as CPAs at the time. Therefore, there was essentially no way for the public to differentiate the two.

Surgent vs Wiley CPA Review Course Comparison

There are tons of CPA prep courses out there, but we’re going to focus on two of the most popular options: Wiley CPAexcel and Surgent CPA Review. While both of these options have helped coach students into becoming CPAs, they have several differences worth noting.

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

The REG (Regulations) CPA exam section tests candidates’ understanding of taxation at a federal level, law and legal matters in a business context, as well as the ethical and legal standards an entity and professional should be responsible for. In other words, the REG CPA Exam covers business law and federal taxation topics. This section

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CPA Exam Requirements

What Are the Requirements to Take the CPA Exam?

CPA exam requirements are set by individual state boards and thus vary by state jurisdiction. Although every state board of accountancy has slightly different requirements to sit for the CPA examination, most states have the same core set of qualifications that candidates must meet in order to be eligible. Let’s take a look at what

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CPA Exam Schedule [ 2026 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?

When you have to take four notoriously difficult exams in a row? It’s important to know which to take first. You want to start off on the right foot: build confidence, momentum, and excitement for the rest of your journey. But the right “first section” isn’t the right choice for every candidate. In this guide,

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