With a changing population, competency requirements, and the declining rate of accounting aspirants, the accounting and finance scenario is changing. To address this ongoing issue, over 1200 accounting forums and professionals worldwide proposed introducing a CPA Evolution 2024, which would result in adaptability and transformation in the CPA course, CPA exam structure, CPA license framework, CPA salary package, and demand. BEC in the spotlight The 2024 CPA changes will have a more significant impact on…
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the world’s largest accounting group, administers the US CPA. The AICPA awards CPA certification to those who have passed the standardized CPA exam and earned the required experience. The CPA certification upholds the highest possible professional standards in the field of accounting. AICPA membership is open to anyone who passes all four CPA tests. On the other hand, a CPA license is issued by the National Association of State…
My CPA Regulation journey: For me clearing CPA REG was the toughest thing. After failing twice in the regulation part I didn’t lose my hope but instead I started preparing again from scratch. There were lots of disturbances while preparing for the exam but consistency and determination to pass the exam has indeed helped me clear the exam. Everyone has their own strategies and plans for studying and clearing exams. Here are few things that…
CPA-BEC Exam STRATEGY Everyone has a different style of learning. There is a saying that your mind imitates what you see and this is what I am, a visual learner. I attended live classes of BEC at Simandhar education and then I went through Becker’s lecture. It helped me understand concepts better. Becker’s skills practice helped me a lot during my studies. They explained the topic in a very brief and crisp form, which helped…
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) is most probably the biggest and the most difficult section of US CPA for many test-takers and I was not an exception to it. By planning perfectly, one can complete it relatively in an easier way, than what they think. It is advised to have a good command of accounting basics, as most of the FAR will be focused on basics and Journal Entries. Please make notes for important concepts…
US CPA (US Certified Public Accountant) is one of the highest accounting credentials administered by the American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA). CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is a globally recognized credential in the field of financial management and investment management. The CFA Institute administers it. Certified Public Accountant: US CPA exam is a single-level toughness exam. It is divided into 4 parts BEC – Business Environmental Concepts FAR – Financial Accounting and Reporting REG…
It took about 2 months for me to complete my entire CPA-BEC Exam including initial studies and revision. I am a full time student. My target used to be to complete at least two chapters within a week averaging two to three modules per day with Becker exercises. I followed an exact sequence starting with video lectures( The ones over simandhar portals? And later moving further to proof reading of the book– Skills practice –…
Dear Friends, US CPA Exam In the month of September 2020, I have cleared the Regulation section with 98 marks and FAR section with 91 marks. Honestly, I had never expected such marks. I am glad I could share my side of the story with you guys. I prepared to attempt the REG exam in June 2020 but unfortunately couldn’t travel to Delhi due to Covid-19. Apparently I was forced to defer the attempt to…
What is CPA (Certified Public Accountant)? A Certified Public Accountant or CPA is a respectable credential that is given to one by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). One can achieve this credential by successfully passing the Uniform CPA Examination and also by meeting certain educational and experience requirements. All over the world, different countries have certifications equivalent to that of CPA like the CA designation in India. The US CPA is one…
There are many career options for aspirants who want expertise in the field of finance, accounting, taxation, business, etc. that offer good pay and better employment opportunities. Out of many courses, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and CA (Chartered Accountant) designations conferred to qualified accountants. But, which one is better? Let’s go into detail about both the courses. https://youtu.be/n6mOh4XkPQQ Certified Public Accountant (CPA): A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a professional who has passed the Uniform…