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Wondering how to study for the CPA exam? You’re not alone. And with average pass rates of about 49% on core exam sections and around 58% on the discipline ones, it’s clear that spending plenty of time ...

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Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

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The FAR CPA exam section is always my answer when asked, “Which of the CPA exam sections should I take first?” It’s the CPA beast, and once you tackle this, you’ll be riding a wave of confidence that ...

The CPA exam for aspiring Certified Public Accountants demands a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. Historical pass rates (around 50%) reveal the exam’s difficulty, ...

In 2012, at the age of 51, I finished my Master of Accounting degree. I was excited and proud I had accomplished this goal so late in life. I applied to sit for the CPA Exam, bought the study ...