George Durler

Associate Professor of Accounting

Links and Information on

Taking Accounting Professional Exams

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam Related:

Computerized CPA Exam Content Specifications. - From the AICPA, a pdf formatted page with the content specifications (percentage of topics covered) for the computerized CPA Exam.

Computerized CPA Exam Fees. A pdf file with the fee structure from the Kansas Board of Accountancy.

Kansas Requirements: This is a link to the ESU Accounting and Computer Information Systems' Department web page listing the requirements to sit for the CPA exam in the State of Kansas

AICPA general web site (www.cpa-exam.org) for the Exam

A tutorial for the computerized Uniform CPA Examination. The tutorial explains the design and operation of the computer- based test, and reviews the types of questions and responses used in the new exam.

Exam Alert -- Use this link to read the newsletter used by the AICPA to keep members and other interested parties informed of developments in the computerization of the exam process.

First in a series of special articles from the Journal of Accountancy regarding the computerized CPA exam.

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified in Financial Management (CFM) Exams Related:

Link to the Institute of Management Accountants web page related to certification. (See Selected Internet Links for the Institute's home page)
Getting Started:

Preparing for the Exam The exams are not easy. You should plan to invest several months of study.

Format and sections

Content Outline

Procedures for taking the Exam.

Reasons to become certified
Frequently asked questions about the revised CMA Exam.

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), and Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) Exams Related:

Link to the Institute of Internal Auditors web page related to certifications. (See Selected Internet Links for the Institute's home page)
Overview of CIA Exam

CIA® Examination Content and Format
CIA Eligibility Requirements and Conditions

Other Certifications - This list was compiled by The Graduate School of Management and Technology at the University of Maryland University College.

Exam Review Services

Gleim - Gleim Publications develops and distributes a variety of study and reference materials to help you learn and understand Accounting information. We help you attain higher levels of knowledge (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) while you learn concepts and problem solving techniques. Our mission is to maximize knowledge transfer while minimizing your time, frustration, and cost.

Gleim has materials for the CPA, CMA, and CIA exams.

Bisk - Over the past 33 years, Bisk CPA Review has helped more than 140,000 candidates pass the CPA Exam. Bisk continues to lead the CPA Review industry with the introduction of the CPA Ready Product line – featuring online, CD-ROM, video, audio and text. Bisk’s CPA Ready comprehensive exam review textbooks were the first books to meet all of the AICPA’s specifications for the new exam.
Kaplan - At Kaplan, we've tailored our CPA Study Review to fit your busy schedule. Whether you've got all evening to study or just your lunch break, you can rely on Kaplan's reputation, expert instructors, and anytime online access to coach you to a passing grade.
Our multi-layered program gives you just what you need to pass the CPA Exam - whether it's an efficient, streamlined approach or a library of content and questions. As the world leader in standardized test study programs, we stake our reputation on it.
Wiley - The Wiley CPA e-Prep combines the necessary content of the CPA Exam Review with Acadient's customized technology and expertise as the largest online resource for financial education and training. Whether taking the test for the first time or repeating a specific section, the Wiley CPA e-Prep will provide students access to the most comprehensive and customized online CPA test prep available.
CPAexcel - Offer 3 Review Courses All Unconditionally Guaranteed: A self study version that includes simulations, past exam questions, and self study materials. A guided seminar verison which includes the above plus professor-led seminars with student disucssions and a Gold Medel version with all the above and printed workbooks and flashcards.
Becker - Becker is one of the oldest CPA review services and is probably the most comprehensive in terms of different types of review materials. Becker offers classes, CDs and other review material.

ExamMatix - Matrix Learning Systems, Inc. (and the ExamMatrix brand) is a privately held computer-based training (CBT) company based out of Littleton, CO, focusing primarily in professional certification examination preparation. Our product lines include the following review courses: The ExamMatrix CPA Exam Review, The ExamMatrix CMA Exam Review, The ExamMatrix CFM Exam Review, The ExamMatrix CIA Exam Review, The ExamMatrix CISA Exam Review, The Certified Business Manager Exam Review, The ExamMatrix EA Exam Review, The Matrix CFA Exam Review
Yaeger HomeStudy is a full CPA Review Course. All topics are covered, and it's done in 100 hours. With Yaeger HomeStudy you study at your own pace, at your own place. We will teach you how to PASS the CPA Exam. We are a teaching course. We explain each concept through lecture, then reinforce your understanding by working hundreds of multiple choice questions and simulations with you.

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Revised 4/7/2008