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With 126,500 new positions for accountants and auditors opening each year, passing each of the CPA exam sections can help you secure the next rung on your career ladder. If you’re gearing up for the ...

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Since the first CPA exam was taken in 1896, many things about the test have changed. One thing hasn’t, however. The CPA exam is hard. Really hard. About half of all CPA candidates fail the first time.

The CPA Exam evaluates four primary skill levels: remembering, application, analysis, and evaluation. Each section emphasizes these skills differently to reflect the demands of various accounting ...