Looking to supercharge your CPA exam prep with the latest in AI-powered tutoring? So far this year, a few CPA exam courses have incorporated artificial intelligence. That means study plans, practice ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nathan Goldman is a tax prof. at NC State Univ. On July 4, 2025, Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. This ...

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The CPA exam is difficult but not impossible. Test-taking data shows that pass rates for the three core sections hover around 50%, meaning it's resoundingly normal to fail sections of the exam — ...

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The CPA Exam is a powerful symbol of an accountant’s value in the marketplace. Many CPA firms, along with countless corporations, not-for-profits, and government agencies that employ accountants, are ...

Note: Coffey is CEO–Public Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. The CPA Evolution-aligned version of the CPA Exam, introduced in January 2024, is one of ...

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Facing the CPA exam can feel overwhelming, especially when you consider that only about half of the candidates pass. Why leave anything to chance? Through first-hand experience, I’ve found that the ...

You may wonder if you need a certified public accountant (CPA), especially if you’re running a business or have complex finances. While not all accountants are CPAs, a CPA is an accountant who has ...

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The CPA Success Index was created in 2020 as a more comprehensive metric to evaluate how well collegiate accounting programs prepare students to pass all four sections of the CPA exam within the ...