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Michael Thomas: /* How can I study for the CPA without a firm to purchase study materials? */

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‎How can I study for the CPA without a firm to purchase study materials?

Michael Thomas: /* How can I be a CPA without any work experience? */

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‎How can I be a CPA without any work experience?

Michael Thomas: /* Where can I find information about the CPA exam requirements for each state? */

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‎Where can I find information about the CPA exam requirements for each state?

Michael Thomas: /* FAQ */

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‎FAQ

Michael Thomas: /* Introduction */

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‎Introduction

Kurt Gee at 19:46, 22 February 2011

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Kurt Gee at 19:46, 22 February 2011

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Kurt Gee at 23:10, 21 February 2011

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67.194.199.136: /* How long will it take to get the CPA? */

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‎How long will it take to get the CPA?

Emetts at 00:26, 27 March 2009

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 * Consider borrowing materials from someone who has already taken the test.  However, the same ethical issue is involved as in purchasing it from Amazon or eBay.
-* Some of the preparation courses are actually reasonably priced, between $300-400.  Still a lot for a starving student, but this is a far cry from the $2700 Becker wants.  One that has recently worked for a recent Ph.D. Prep student who passed all four sections the first time is the [http://www.wiley.com/cpa.html Wiley CPA] software and books.
+* Some of the preparation courses are actually reasonably priced, between $300-400.  Still a lot for a starving student, but this is a far cry from the $2700 Becker wants.
 * The Accounting lab at Utah Valley University has a current, full set of the Gleim materials for use in the lab.  You could go over there or somehow petition [http://www.gleim.com/accounting/cpa/ Gleim] to outfit our lab as they have the UVU lab.  The BYU library currently has limited materials in its collections.

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 Additionally, some states require that certified professionals receive more experience beyond the aforementioned requirements before they receive a license to practice.
-Though, keep in mind that some states do not have experience requirements for certification or licensing to practice; e.g., Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Puerto Rico.  Others allow substitution of additional education for experience.  The AICPA has created a [http://www.aicpa.org/download/states/require_pract.pdf document] that compares the educational and experience requirements for each state.  Note: The posting date for this comparison is not listed, so always be sure to check with each state's own board of accountancy for current requirements.
+Though, keep in mind that some states do not have experience requirements for certification or licensing to practice; e.g., Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Puerto Rico.  Others allow substitution of additional education for experience.
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 The [http://www.beckercpa.com/state/index.cfm Becker CPA Review] website has a comprehensive listing of the CPA requirements for each state.
-Additionally, you could try the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy [http://nasba.org/nasbaweb/NASBAWeb.nsf/WPHP?OpenForm (NASBA)].  While they possess all the information you would ever need, accessing the information is difficult.  Each state has a NASBA representative assigned to it, and the helpfulness of the representatives varies wildly by state.
+Additionally, you could try the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy [http://nasba.org/ (NASBA)].  While they possess all the information you would ever need, accessing the information is difficult.  Each state has a NASBA representative assigned to it, and the helpfulness of the representatives varies wildly by state.
 ===How can I be a CPA without any work experience?===

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 ==FAQ==
-In addition to the following questions, which are geared towards future academics, the AICPA also answers some [http://www.aicpa.org/Becoming+a+CPA/CPA+Candidates+and+Students/Becoming+A+CPA.htm Frequently Asked Questions] regarding the CPA exam and the CPA credential.  The official web page for the Uniform CPA Exam also answers many [http://www.cpa-exam.org/cpa/computer_faqs.html Frequently Asked Questions] about the exam itself.
+In addition to the following questions, which are geared towards future academics, the AICPA also answers some [http://www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/FAQs/Pages/FAQs.aspx Frequently Asked Questions] regarding the CPA exam and the CPA credential.  The official web page for the Uniform CPA Exam also answers many [http://www.cpa-exam.org/cpa/computer_faqs.html Frequently Asked Questions] about the exam itself.
 ===What resources are available to help me review for the CPA exam?===

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 The Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam) is administered to test one's knowledge of accounting and general business practices.  Acceptable completion of the CPA Exam bestows the title of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) on the candidate, assuming all other state requirements have been met.
-For a discussion on the benefits of a CPA certification in the academic community, see [[Preparing for a Doctoral Program#Should I try and earn the CPA Certification?|here]].
+For a discussion on the benefits of a CPA certification in the academic community, click [[Preparing for a Doctoral Program#Should I try and earn the CPA Certification?|here]].
 ==Exam Content==

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 ==Introduction==
-The Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam) is administered to test one's knowledge of accounting and general business practices.  Acceptable completion of the CPA Exam bestows the title of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) on the candidate, assuming all other state requirements have been met.  For a discussion on the benefits of a CPA certification in the academic community, see [[Preparing for a Doctoral Program#Should I try and earn the CPA Certification?|here]].
+The Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam) is administered to test one's knowledge of accounting and general business practices.  Acceptable completion of the CPA Exam bestows the title of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) on the candidate, assuming all other state requirements have been met.
 ==Exam Content==

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 Additionally, you could try the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy [http://nasba.org/nasbaweb/NASBAWeb.nsf/WPHP?OpenForm (NASBA)].  While they possess all the information you would ever need, accessing the information is difficult.  Each state has a NASBA representative assigned to it, and the helpfulness of the representatives varies wildly by state.
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 * [http://www.nasba.org/ NASBA] - The official website for NASBA.
 * [http://www.aicpa.org/ AICPA] - The official website for the AICPA.
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	Those three qualifiers being stated, [http://phdprep.byu.edu/index.php?title=Image:CPA_study.xls here is a spreadsheet] that contains the hours studied and the results of the CPA exams for this student. Hopefully they will help you have a better idea of how much time is required to pass the CPA exam.		Those three qualifiers being stated, [http://phdprep.byu.edu/index.php?title=Image:CPA_study.xls here is a spreadsheet] that contains the hours studied and the results of the CPA exams for this student. Hopefully they will help you have a better idea of how much time is required to pass the CPA exam.
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		+	After you pass the tests, however, you still have to dedicate time to upkeep your active status as a CPA. Most states require Continuing Professional Education hours be completed on an annual or biannual basis. While coursework, teaching, publishing, and conferences count towards this, some states, such as Colorado, have an ethics requirement for CPE that is fulfilled in no other way then actually paying for and doing the CPE credits. Consider the cost of upkeep of the license when deciding whether to become a CPA.

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	* [http://www.nasba.org/ NASBA] - The official website for NASBA.		* [http://www.nasba.org/ NASBA] - The official website for NASBA.
	* [http://www.aicpa.org/ AICPA] - The official website for the AICPA.		* [http://www.aicpa.org/ AICPA] - The official website for the AICPA.
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