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CPA Exam Review

Course Details

The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the most established and recognized professional accounting designation worldwide for professional accountants. The CPA Exam Review offered at The Professional Development Center mirrors the content and functionality of the CPA exam in every way. Using Becker’s learning approach allows you to progress efficiently, maximizing your study time and giving you the greatest chance of passing the CPA exam.

Becoming a CPA is challenging, but one that offers big rewards! The CPA Exam Review includes the most current content covered on the CPA Exam combined with in-depth industry expertise. This integrated program includes lectures, homework and simulations that work together to give students the most effective ways to prepare for today’s CPA Exam.

The Benefits

Today’s CPAs are the CEOs and CFOs of major corporations, technology managers, forensic experts and much more. What makes the CPA so special?

  1. CPAs are licensed to practice according to state-specific requirements for education and experience and by passing the Uniform CPA Exam.
  2. CPAs must adhere to high standards of continuing education, ethics, and professionalism to maintain licensure.
  3. CPAs fill unique functions, for example, only a CPA can audit a company’s books or officially validate its financial information and reports.

CPA Exam Review Includes

  • 100 hours of expert Instruction
  • Passmaster™ Interactive Software with over 6,000 multiple-choice questions
  • Complete Simulations with over 200 task-based simulations available for practice
  • Final Exam Software with two full final exams per part
  • Comprehensive textbooks and eBooks
  • Study roadmap
  • Interactive Study Planner
  • Unlimited Academic Support

Course Outline

This live classroom experience is ideal for candidates who thrive on personal interaction and feedback from instructors and peers. The program is divided into four segments that can help you prepare for each of the four parts of the CPA exam. Below is more information on the four segments:

Regulation (REG):
Regulation is the combination of federal taxation and business law, including ethics and professional responsibilities. Students who are familiar with tax, whether personal, partnership or corporate, should be comfortable with the Regulation materials. The areas covered within the business law portions are straight out of most university business law core classes. And, since the Regulation tests U.S. tax law and business law, it is effectively “immune” to IFRS. If you will or are working in a tax practice, Regulation might be a place to start to gain confidence. 

Auditing (AUD):
Auditing encompasses the entire audit process, other services including compilations, reviews and attestation engagements, and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. If you took your auditing class during your final semester and/or you’ll be working in the audit practice of a public accounting firm, Auditing might be a great place to start. On the other hand, you may find it beneficial to take the Auditing exam after Financial since a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS will help you answer many of the questions in this section.

Financial (FAR):
Financial encompasses the largest volume of information, which can make it challenging. However, most students take several classes relevant to this section of the exam during their degree program, so it is also likely to be relatively fresh. Candidates should expect some questions focused on key differences between financial statements prepared on a U.S. GAAP basis versus those prepared on an IFRS basis. In addition, if you had the opportunity to take a course in governmental and/or non-for-profit accounting, that will be an advantage in taking this section.

Business (BEC):
Business can be a challenging test because of the breadth of the material, including operations and strategic management, economics, financial management and information technology. Many students find it helpful to take the Business exam after Financial and Audit because issues related to auditing (e.g. internal controls) and financial accounting (e.g. IFRS, working capital, and debt/equity financing) may be tested as part of the corporate governance, economics and financial management sections. A significant component of the BEC exam is the 3 written communication tasks; 15% of your score will be based on your ability to effectively communicate in writing. If you are a capable writer, this may prove a great advantage in succeeding on this part of the exam.

Location and Schedule

Classes are conveniently held in the evenings at McCombs School of Business located at The University of Texas at Austin campus:

Mondays and Wednesdays
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Classes begin January 2, 2013
GSB 2.126

Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Classes begin January 3, 2013 
UTC 4.102

Ready to Enroll?

Students ready to enroll in the program please visit the website below for the most current schedule at the University of Texas at Austin, Professional Development Center: www.becker.com.

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