Beste Stop CPA podcaster (2024)

1
Episode 28: Another Q&A with the AICPA CPA Exam Team 31:33

2+ y ago31:33

31:33

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 he…

1
Episode 27: How an MCQ is Developed 36:11

3+ y ago36:11

36:11

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 conside…

1
Episode 26: How CPA Exam Scoring Works (Part 2) 16:57

3+ y ago16:57

16:57

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.

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

3+ y ago23:39

23:39

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/a…

1
Episode 24: Changes coming to the Exam July 2021 17:30

3+ y ago17:30

17:30

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?",…

1
Episode 23: Scholarships for aspiring CPAs 56:52

3+ y ago56:52

56:52

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 sha…

1
Episode 22: Q&A with the AICPA CPA Exam Team 47:31

4y ago47:31

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 i…

1
Episode 21: 20 Questions from CPA Exam Candidates 11:39

4y ago11:39

11:39

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/…

1
Episode 20: Covid-19 Updates 14:45

4+ y ago14:45

14:45

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/s…

1
Episode 19: Top Exam performer shares his strategy 33:35

4+ y ago33:35

33:35

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 …

1
Episode 18: CPA Exam continuous testing is coming! 5:57

4+ y ago5:57

5:57

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-t…

1
Episode 17: Have you explored ThisWaytoCPA? 11:50

4+ y ago11:50

11:50

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…

1
Episode 16: Why should you join your state society? 16:19

5y ago16:19

16:19

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 ben…

1
Episode 15: Prometric's Top Tips for Exam Day 20:14

5y ago20:14

20:14

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 discu…

1
Episode 14: Writing for the Exam 27:29

5y ago27:29

27:29

Did you that know the AICPA has an extensive network throughout the country of subject-matter experts who help develop questions for the CPA Exam? From conception to completion, the process of item development is not a simple one, and can often go through much scrutiny along the way. In this episode, we speak with Exam writers Mike Vanscoy, Directo…

1
Episode 13: What we're hearing from YOU 36:50

5y ago36:50

36:50

While the AICPA is a main source of information related to the CPA Exam, sometimes feedback from your fellow candidate can be of great value as well. In this special episode hosted by Lauren and Mike, we discuss some of the insights shared by candidates with one another on various online discussion forums. Topics include tips for a great Exam strat…

1
Episode 12: The Language of the CPA Exam 43:29

5y ago43:29

43:29

Understanding what goes into the development of a CPA Exam question may provide extra insight for test day. In this episode, we speak with AICPA Exam Team members Dr. Timothy Habick, Ph.D. and Renee Warias who share some of the behind-the-scenes considerations from creation to approval, fairness in the wording, as well as knowing with certainty tha…

1
Episode 11: Facts and Fictions of the CPA Exam 27:57

5y ago27:57

27:57

With so much information floating around out there about the CPA Exam and license, it's hard to decipher what's fact and what's fiction. We speak with AICPA Exams Team member Lori Kelly, CPA, who dispells some of the most common Exam myths. Topics include eligibility requirements, International candidate requirements, is there a right order to take…

1
Episode 10: Exam FAQs with NASBA 31:16

5y ago31:16

31:16

If you're listening to this podcast, you probably know the vital role NASBA plays in the CPA Exam administration process. From eligibility determination to score releases, NASBA is an essential part of any Exam candidate's journey. We sat down with Pat Hartman, Director of Examination Services with NASBA, as she tackles some of the more frequently …

1
Episode 9: How FAR will you go? 28:22

5y ago28:22

28:22

Long hailed by many candidates as the most challenging of the four Exam sections, Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) can seem pretty intimidating to many candidates. AICPA Exams team members Lori Kelly, CPA and Randi Lockhart, CPA, are here to reassure listeners that passing FAR is very doable with the right preparation. They'll share details…

1
Episode 8: Is your firm your cheerleader? 19:02

5y ago19:02

19:02

There's a number of ways an employer can support its employees on their path to the CPA. In this episode, we speak with the AICPA's Senior Manager of Firm Services, Kari Hipsak, CPA, on why employer support is so crucial for CPA candidates, how to find out during the interview stage what kind of support an employer offers, and recommendations for h…

1
Episode 7: Behind the Scenes of the CPA Exam 16:51

5+ y ago16:51

16:51

In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain and giving you a glimpse into the assembly-line-like process it takes to create an Exam question, or item, from start to finish. We speak with AICPA Exams Team members Jessica Lucas and Jeff West, who share with us the journey an Exam item goes through before you see it on test day, and why understand…

1
Episode 6: This is no REGular Exam 31:29

5+ y ago31:29

31:29

Someone says Reguation (REG) and many candidates automatically think taxation. But there's more to learn about this section as host Mike Horan is joined by AICPA Exams team members Debbi Luhman, CPA, and Ann Avallone, CPA. They'll get you up to speed on REG content and offer a personalized view into what this section's all about. Get the REG Bluepr…

1
Episode 5: Care for a free sample? 21:40

5+ y ago21:40

21:40

Would you purchase a car before test driving it? Generally, no. The same goes for the CPA Exam. Before test day, you'll ideally want to familiarize yourself with the format and functionality of the Exam. In this episode, we're joined by Henrietta Eve, AICPA's Lead Manager of Product Development, who will focus on the difference between a sample tes…

1
Episode 4: Is the CPA worth it? 21:41

5+ y ago21:41

21:41

In this episode, we talk with longtime friends and CPAs, Sarah Sullivan of BDO and Jessica Gray of the AICPA Exams team about how they supported each other along their CPA journey, the strategies they used, what order they felt was right for taking each section, and how having those three "magic" letters after their names have boosted their careers…

1
Episode 3: BECause this foundational section is important 26:15

5+ y ago26:15

26:15

The Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) section entails a little bit of everything important to a CPA, which can be somewhat intimidating. But AICPA Exams team members and BEC section leaders Rob Tangen, CPA, and Cathy Miskiv, CPA, aim to bring some clarity to the section as well as some helpful tips as they discuss BEC's content and format wit…

1
Episode 2: You AUD to know 24:02

5+ y ago24:02

24:02

Take a deep dive into all things AUD as host Mike Horan speaks with Kevin Gouldey, CPA and Jennifer Bukowski, CPA, two AICPA Exams team members who develop and maintain the Auditing and Attestation (AUD) section of the Exam. They'll discuss content covered by the section along with other information helpful to candidates tackling this section. Get …

Podcaster verdt å lytte til

Stop CPA Podcaster

Podcaster verdt å lytte til

1
Next Stop: CPA

AICPA & CIMA

1
Episode 28: Another Q&A with the AICPA CPA Exam Team 31:33

1
Episode 27: How an MCQ is Developed 36:11

1
Episode 26: How CPA Exam Scoring Works (Part 2) 16:57

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

1
Episode 24: Changes coming to the Exam July 2021 17:30

1
Episode 23: Scholarships for aspiring CPAs 56:52

1
Episode 22: Q&A with the AICPA CPA Exam Team 47:31

1
Episode 21: 20 Questions from CPA Exam Candidates 11:39

1
Episode 20: Covid-19 Updates 14:45

1
Episode 19: Top Exam performer shares his strategy 33:35

1
Episode 18: CPA Exam continuous testing is coming! 5:57

1
Episode 17: Have you explored ThisWaytoCPA? 11:50

1
Episode 16: Why should you join your state society? 16:19

1
Episode 15: Prometric's Top Tips for Exam Day 20:14

1
Episode 14: Writing for the Exam 27:29

1
Episode 13: What we're hearing from YOU 36:50

1
Episode 12: The Language of the CPA Exam 43:29

1
Episode 11: Facts and Fictions of the CPA Exam 27:57

1
Episode 10: Exam FAQs with NASBA 31:16

1
Episode 9: How FAR will you go? 28:22

1
Episode 8: Is your firm your cheerleader? 19:02

1
Episode 7: Behind the Scenes of the CPA Exam 16:51

1
Episode 6: This is no REGular Exam 31:29

1
Episode 5: Care for a free sample? 21:40

1
Episode 4: Is the CPA worth it? 21:41

1
Episode 3: BECause this foundational section is important 26:15

1
Episode 2: You AUD to know 24:02

Hurtigreferanseguide