Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

What Would You Like to See Tested on the CPA Exam?

With the completely redesigned CPA exam only 514 days away, there’s been a lot of discussion around the proposed Blueprints and questions about whether or not this content aligns with CPA Evolution’s stated goal of maintaining the relevance of the CPA credential. That is as yet an open-ended discussion but in the meantime, saw this on Twitter and thought HEY that could make for an interesting discussion.

One thing is certain: future CPAs of today (or is it tomorrow?) are tested on a far greater breadth of knowledge than the generations that came before them; as the rules and topics in practice grow more complicated, so raises the bar of minimum knowledge tested by the exam. Is it too much? Is that why CPA exam numbers are down? Is it really necessary to test a little bit of everything? Should we throw out government accounting?? Am I the only one who was butthurt when they took written communication out of FAR, AUD, and REG??

The comment section is open, let ‘er rip. IMA representatives are welcome to argue the case for extensive cost accounting testing if they are so inclined. Oldtimers, please refrain from telling us how many hills you had to clamber over barefoot in the snow on your way to the gymnasium where you sat for all four parts at the same time in a repurposed chicken coop.

 

Latest Accounting Jobs--Apply Now:

Have something to add to this story? Give us a shout by email, Twitter, or text/call the tipline at 202-505-8885. As always, all tips are anonymous.

Related articles

Trump performance art in NYC

Whitley Penn Finds Out New Yorkers Do Not F*** Around

On March 20, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a motion to compel (aka “gonna need the court to make someone do something thx”) Whitley Penn to hand over documents and communications relating to her civil fraud case against their client Donald Trump, three of his adult children, and the Trump Organization. Whitley Penn […]

trash can fire

Former Client Cockblocks the EY Split to Make Sure They Get the $2.7 Billion They’re Suing EY For

While it appears the EY split is going off the rails, despite assurances to the contrary from people who stand to make many millions of dollars from it, one former client — or rather, the client’s administrators as the client burned to the ground three years ago — is not satisfied with letting the drama […]