CPA Exam

Check out the new Uniform CPA Examination Candidate Bulletin. The Bulletin is only available online at www.cpa-exam.org (and www.nasba.org). Printed copies will not be mailed or distributed to candidates.

To view or print the Bulletin, go to http://www.cpa-exam.org/cpa/bulletin.html. Direct links to the bulletin are also on the cpa-exam.org Homepage under Latest News and Breaking News.

This Bulletin replaces the previous Information for Uniform CPA Examination Candidates booklet. The Bulletin provides all the basic information about the computerized CPA Examination that began in April 2004. This document will help candidates understand the changes to the examination and provide guidance on the overall CPA Examination process: how to apply to take the exam, scheduling and taking exam sections, and receiving grades.

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Visit www.cpa-exam.org
For the latest information on the CPA Exam visit the Uniform CPA Exam Web site, www.cpa-exam.org. You will find everything you need to know including Frequently Asked Questions about the Exam and current news articles related to the new computerized exam.

State posts computerized CPA Exam information
The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing has posted information regarding transitioning from the paper-based CPA Exam to the computerized exam on line at www.drl.state.wi.us, under Applicant Services, Accountants. Information is included for first-time candidates, re-take candidates and conditional credit. Scheduling examples are including, along with a list of transference of credit for each section. Also included is information about testing months.

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CPA Exam review courses in Wisconsin

*members receive discounts*

Becker CPA Review – Madison, Milwaukee, and Whitewater, Wis.,
When you become a student member of the WICPA, you will receive a $250 discount off the regular tuition of Becker Conviser’s in-class, on-line or CD-ROM CPA Review Course. The WICPA will forward your name to Becker Conviser, which will issue you a $250 voucher for the course.
www.beckerconviser.com

CPA Prep Course – Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wis. On-line CPA Prep Course offered July 17 – Dec. 2. http://www.lakeland.edu/cpa.asp, (800) 569-2166.

CPA Review – Twin Cities, Milwaukee classes held at WICPA offices in Brookfield. WICPA student memebers should contact Dennis Knutson to receive a $50 per part discount. Contact Dennis at dknutson@cpareview-tc.com.  To find out more about the CPA review visit www.cpareview-tc.com, (800) 218-2036.

ExamMatrix- NEW - Study anytime, anywhere…PASS your Certification Exam, GUARANTEED! As the leading provider of exam review systems in the industry, ExamMatrix is the study system of choice for professionals seeking a complete preparation method delivered through cutting-edge Prescriptive Learning Methodology and backed up with the guarantee of a passing score. WICPA members receive a $400 discount! For more information, visit: www.exammatrix.com/WI-CPA

Kaplan Schweser – Kaplan is offering WICPA members a 30 percent discount on their Self-Study Learning System or live, Online Review Course for one or all four parts of the CPA Exam.  Both courses are comprised of video lectures, textbooks, q-banks, study planners, online content, interactive Q&A, flashcards & audio CD’s that form a system designed to guide candidates at various stages of their exam preparation. Please contact Kaplan at 800-CPA-2DAY or visit www.kaplanCPAreview.com/portal for more information and/or to order. A special discount code, which can be obtained in your WICPA membership packet or by contacting the WICPA membership department, is needed to purchase online or by phone.

MyExamScore - NEW - Through a technology called MyExamScore, you can take simulated CPA practice exams matching the CPA exam’s content. MyExamScore is a Web-based assessment tool that generates Simulated CPA Practice Exams, allowing you to achieve:

• Realistic exposure to the format and length of the CPA examination through multiple choice questions and simulation problems including questions and problems that have been used in prior exams

• Detailed scoring assessment by category for each section of the CPA Exam

• Review of each question and simulation tested, including answers and explanations

• A unique test each time

WICPA members receive a $25 discount on the complete 4 part package!

For more information, visit: www.myexamscore.com/WI-CPA

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Education required to take CPA Exam

CPA Exam educational requirements can be found on the Department of Regulations and Licensing Web site, http://drl.wi.gov/prof/acct/ceu.htm.
 

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One-year experience for CPA license
One year of public accounting experience or its equivalent is required in order to be licensed as a CPA in Wisconsin.

 

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