Episode 22: Q&A with the AICPA CPA Exam Team

Next Stop: CPA

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Living together in a group is a strategy many animals use to survive and thrive. And a big part of what makes that living situation successful is listening. In this episode, we explore the collaborative world of the naked mole-rat. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today . To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter . Operation frog sound! Send us your frog sounds for an upcoming episode. We want you to go out, listen for frogs and toads, and record them. Just find someone croaking, and hit record on your phone. It doesn’t matter if there’s background noise. It doesn’t even matter if you’re not sure whether or not you’re hearing an amphibian—if you think you are, we would love to get a recording from you. Please also say your name and where you are in the world, and then email the recording to us at outreach@thresholdpodcast.org…

4 anni fa 47:31

Is there a right order to take the CPA Exam?
How many hours should I spend studying?
When does the 18-month window officially begin?
What's a good starting point for someone just beginning their CPA journey? These are just a few of the many questions our team answered at our recent AICPA Exams Team Q&A webcast. Attendees submitted their questions in advance and members of the CPA Exams Team responded to them live during the presentation. This podcast episode is a repurposed version of that webcast that you can listen to on the go wherever you are.

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Episode 22: Q&A with the AICPA CPA Exam Team

Next Stop: CPA

published 4 anni fa

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Is there a right order to take the CPA Exam?
How many hours should I spend studying?
When does the 18-month window officially begin?
What's a good starting point for someone just beginning their CPA journey? These are just a few of the many questions our team answered at our recent AICPA Exams Team Q&A webcast. Attendees submitted their questions in advance and members of the CPA Exams Team responded to them live during the presentation. This podcast episode is a repurposed version of that webcast that you can listen to on the go wherever you are.

27 episodi

#Careers #Business #Podcasting Education #Stop CPA

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You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. Join the AICPA Exams team as they answer the most frequently asked questions about the CPA Exam. Whether you’re just getting started with the Exam process or have a few sections under your belt already, we’re here to support you. Find more resources and register for free AICPA Student Affiliate membership here: https://thiswaytocpa.com/join-aicpa/…

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Episode 27: How an MCQ is Developed 36:11

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a multiple-choice question (MCQ), or item, is developed, from start to finish. Members of the AICPA Exams Team pull back the curtain and share how we determine what content to include on the Exam, just how many people and subject-matter experts contribute to the development of an item, the careful wording considerations of each item, and more. Interested in contributing to the CPA Exam? Email us at CPAExam@aicpa-cima.com…

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Episode 26: How CPA Exam Scoring Works (Part 2) 16:57

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This is part 2 of the repurposed How Scoring Works audio from a recent webcast with the AICPA Exams Team. In this episode they address popular questions directly from Exam candidates all about the scoring, review and appeals process.

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Episode 25: How CPA Exam Scoring Works (Part 1) 23:39

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This is part 1 of a two-part episode all about how the CPA Exam is scored. AICPA Exams Team members give a detailed overview of the scoring process, address commonly asked candidate questions, and speak about how the score review and appeal process works. For more information on how CPA Exam scoring works, visit https://future.aicpa.org/resources/article/learn-more-about-cpa-exam-scoring-and-pass-rates…

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Episode 24: Changes coming to the Exam July 2021 17:30

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This episode contains audio clips from recent section specific webcasts held by the AICPA Exams Team, where they go into detail about what changes are coming to each of the 4 Exam sections as of July 1, 2021. Presenters cover content changes and answer popular candidate questions like "Will the Exam be harder?", "How did these changes come to be?", "Will the updated Exam be longer?" and more. To watch recordings of the full section-specific webcasts, visit ThisWaytoCPA.com .…

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Episode 23: Scholarships for aspiring CPAs 56:52

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Scholarships are one of the best ways to fund your education and the AICPA offers several of them. Last year, 140 students earned over $720,000. In this episode, we'll hear from Edwin Gonzalez, MBA, Associate Manager of Scholarship Programs at AICPA, Anita Eti, current AICPA Legacy Scholar and Zachary Lane, former AICPA Legacy Scholar, who will share what you need to do—and when—to give yourself the greatest shot at receiving an AICPA Legacy Scholarship. For more information about the scholarships discussed in this episode, visit ThisWaytoCPA.com .…

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Episode 22: Q&A with the AICPA CPA Exam Team 47:31

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Is there a right order to take the CPA Exam? How many hours should I spend studying? When does the 18-month window officially begin? What's a good starting point for someone just beginning their CPA journey? These are just a few of the many questions our team answered at our recent AICPA Exams Team Q&A webcast. Attendees submitted their questions in advance and members of the CPA Exams Team responded to them live during the presentation. This podcast episode is a repurposed version of that webcast that you can listen to on the go wherever you are.…

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Episode 21: 20 Questions from CPA Exam Candidates 11:39

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We're back after a short hiatus with 20 of the most popular Exam questions that you submitted to NASBA via social media. NASBA/AICPA leaders took time to answer those questions in this short but informative episode. You can also access the original NASBA article here: https://nasba.org/blog/2020/08/12/20-questions/…

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Episode 20: Covid-19 Updates 14:45

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This timely episode addresses many of the frequently asked questions candidates have had related to test center openings and the Exam process. For the latest updates, visit the following sites: Planned test center openings: https://www.prometric.com/site-openings Social distancing guidelines at Prometric: https://www.prometric.com/covid-19-update/social-distancing-policies NASBA's testing FAQs: https://nasba.org/uniform-cpa-examination-testing-faqs/ AICPA's score release info: https://www.aicpa.org/becomeacpa/cpaexam/psychometricsandscoring/test-windows-score-release.html…

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Episode 19: Top Exam performer shares his strategy 33:35

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Michael Kimble, CPA is an Elijah Watt Sells Award winner. That means he obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Exam, passed all four sections on his first attempt and completed testing in 2018. No easy feat. We sat down with Michael to better understand what his strategy for tackling the CPA Exam was and what tips he has for our listeners to feel better prepared on Exam day. For more information on the Sells Award, including the latest list of 2019 winners, visit https://www.aicpa.org/press/pressreleases/2020/aicpa-recognizes-top-2019-cpa-exam-performers-with-elijah-watt-sells-award.html…

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Episode 18: CPA Exam continuous testing is coming! 5:57

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What does continuous testing mean and how will it add convenience and flexibility for test takers? Get the details from NASBA's Pat Hartman, Director of Examination Services, and James Polite, Director of Program Management in this short but informative episode. For the latest update on continuous testing, visit https://nasba.org/exams/continuous-testing/…

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Episode 17: Have you explored ThisWaytoCPA? 11:50

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ThisWaytoCPA, an AICPA parnter, is a great free resource for college students and young professionals to research Exam eligibility requirements, check out Exam candidate recommendations for review courses, discover scholarship opportunities, read young CPA career profiles, and so much more. Get the lowdown on why ThisWaytoCPA and Beta Alpha Psi are essential resources for aspiring CPAs. For more information, visit thiswaytocpa.com and bap.org.…

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Episode 16: Why should you join your state society? 16:19

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CPA state society membership is not just for practicing CPAs. In fact, many offer a range of services and programs targeted specifically to aspiring CPAs, with each state offering its own unique advantages to its members. In this episode, we speak with the CEO of the New Jersey Society of CPAs, Ralph Albert Thomas, CPA, as he discusses the many benefits of becoming a state society student or candidate member. To learn more about the benefits of joining a state society, visit https://thiswaytocpa.com/education/articles/make-the-most-of-your-education/state-society-student-membership/…

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Episode 15: Prometric's Top Tips for Exam Day 20:14

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How early should you plan to arrive? What if you need special accommodations? What should you do if your computer stops working mid-test? These are just a few of the questions we cover in our latest episode that focuses on top tips and most frequently asked questions when it comes to a candidate's Prometric test center experience. Featuring a discussion with Prometric's Client Success Manager, Chealsea Lupo.…

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Episode 14: Writing for the Exam 27:29

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