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Let’s Discuss: CPA Exam Passing Rates Through the Third Quarter

By the looks of things, BEC is getting too easy; it's the only section that has a higher passing rate than last year's third quarter numbers.

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Cumulative scores are looking good as well, but the 4th quarter always shits the bed on account of everyone spending the last three months of the year in food-induced comas. DON'T BLOW IT, PEOPLE.

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