| Though the CPA exam is still a difficult test, but it | | | | By studying from latest materials updated as |
| has become more passable with the new | | | | often as twice per year, candidates increase their |
| computerized format and flexible scheduling. The | | | | likelihood of passing the CPA Exam by almost |
| CPA exam is the exam to become a certified | | | | double. On the other hand, begging on the old |
| public accountant. This is a highly useful and | | | | materials will do no good at all. |
| needed job that pays well and is a great career | | | | 4. Don't Practice Simulations or Multiple Choice |
| option for many people. | | | | Questions |
| CPA exam preparation is very important if you | | | | If you do not bother to spend your time |
| want to excel at your exam. Once fail, you will | | | | practicing simulation and multiple choice questions, |
| have to wait for a much later date to retake the | | | | the likelihood of you passing the exam is almost |
| test which will hold you back from certification | | | | zero. |
| and from practicing in your state as a licensed | | | | 5. Possess a Negative Attitude |
| public accountant. This exam involves 2 days of | | | | The worst belief one would possess is to have a |
| test-taking, and if testers fail the first time, they | | | | Negative attitude. Nothing depressed one more |
| have 18 months to get adequate scores. | | | | than a non-inspirational attitude which enabled the |
| Many states prohibit the use of the designations | | | | failure itself. |
| "Certified Public Accountant" or "Public Accountant" | | | | 6. Don't attend to the exam punctually |
| by a person who is not certified as a CPA or PA | | | | This will definitely make one fail the exam as |
| in that state Certified Public Accounts, or CPAs, | | | | there is just not sufficient time to complete the |
| pass an examination before they receive their | | | | necessary questions in the exam paper within the |
| CPA certificates. | | | | allocated hours. |
| Key note : The CFA exam is a pass/fail test, and | | | | Becoming a CPA is one of the most rewarding |
| at Level 1, the exam emphasizes knowledge and | | | | and challenging professional accomplishments |
| comprehension, all you need is to pass. 70% is | | | | available. Passing a CPA wouldn't symbolize the |
| typically considered a perfectly acceptable score. | | | | pinnacle of professional achievement in the |
| However, there are a few bad habits that can | | | | accounting profession if it is not difficult and |
| almost guarantee you'll fail. Make sure you have | | | | challenging. Though many have actually failed |
| not being close to any of these, and drop them if | | | | during the 1st time of this exam, but as much as |
| you happen to carry any, for the sake of passing | | | | 72% students reattempted the exam and have |
| your CPA exam. | | | | passed! This is encouraging to know, and it |
| 1. Don't study for the exam at allif you don't | | | | illustrate the strength carry at all time. |
| study, the likelihood of failing is almost close to | | | | The majority of the candidates who fail the exam |
| 100% | | | | tell that they simply didn't study hard enough to |
| 2. Procrastinate and delay whatever possible | | | | pass. However, by keeping these failing techniques |
| If putting off stuffs until tomorrow is your | | | | in mind, you can recognize them and avoid them |
| studying habit, you can almost certainly sure that | | | | to happen, and help yourself achieve the real goal |
| you will fail this CPA exam. | | | | of passing the CPA Exam. |
| 3. Revision on old Materials for exam | | | | |