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Sample CPA Exam Questions
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The Auditing and Attestation (AUD) section of the CPA Exam tests your skills and knowledge of the entire auditing process. See if you can answer this Audit CPA Exam question on planning an Audit. Don’t forget to review the answer explanation to determine why your response was correct or incorrect.
In planning an audit, the auditor’s knowledge about the design of relevant internal control activities should be used to
The Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) section of the CPA Exam covers a wide range of business concepts as well as a CPA’s professional responsibilities within the business environment. See if you can answer this BEC CPA Exam question on SOC reports. Don’t forget to review the answer explanation to determine why your response was correct or incorrect.
Which of the following reports most likely would provide assurance on internal controls over the confidentiality of client data at a service organization?
The Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) section of the CPA Exam covers the financial accounting aspect of the profession, and requires candidates to have a strong understanding of US GAAP. See if you can answer this FAR CPA Exam question on deferred tax. Don’t forget to review the answer explanation to determine why your response was correct or incorrect.
Rein, Inc. reported $40,000 as deferred tax assets and $53,000 as deferred tax liabilities at the beginning of Year 2. At the end of Year 2, Rein reported $58,000 as deferred tax assets and $65,000 as deferred tax liabilities. What should Rein report as deferred income tax expense or benefit at the end of Year 2?
The Regulation (REG) section of the CPA Exam tests CPA candidates’ knowledge and skill level primarily on federal taxation, then on business law, business ethics and professional and legal responsibilities. See if you can answer this REG CPA Exam question on involuntary bankruptcy. Don’t forget to review the thorough answer explanation to determine why your response was correct or incorrect.
The filing of an involuntary bankruptcy petition under the Federal Bankruptcy Code
FAQs
How many questions are on the CPA Exam?
In total, there are 307 CPA Exam questions across the four-parts of the CPA exam. Each exam part varies in question quantity and question type–which includes multiple choice questions, task-based simulations, and written communication questions (which are only on the BEC Exam).
How many questions are on the AUDIT CPA Exam?
The AUD Exam has a total of 80 CPA Exam questions. This includes 72 multiple choice questions and eight task-based simulations.
How many questions are on the BEC CPA Exam?
The BEC Exam has a total of 69 CPA Exam questions. This includes 62 multiple choice questions, four task-based simulations, and three written communication questions.
How many questions are on the FAR CPA Exam?
The FAR Exam has a total of 74 CPA Exam questions. This includes 66 multiple-choice questions and eight task-based simulations.
How many questions are on the REG CPA Exam?
The REG Exam has a total of 84 CPA Exam questions. This includes 76 multiple choice questions and eight task-based simulations.
Does the CPA Exam reuse questions?
While the CPA Exam is constantly changing, there is evidence to support that the same questions could be used multiple times. The AICPA spends extensive time perfecting and then high-guarding these questions; it would not make sense for them to implement them only once. Therefore, if you have to repeat a section of the CPA Exam, do not be surprised if you encounter the same questions.
Do UWorld Roger CPA Review program questions look like AICPA exam questions?
Yes! UWorld CPA Exam sample questions provide an exam-like experience, mirroring the same look and format that you will encounter at the Prometric Testing Center on exam day.
What are the good and bad CPA exam questions?
Not all CPA Exam questions are equal. Good CPA Exam practice questions are meticulously aligned with the AICPA blueprints, ensuring you can test your skills and knowledge appropriately. At UWorld Roger CPA Review, we also know that the most effective questions include clear and concise answer explanations that ensure you fully understand why you answered a question correctly or incorrectly. Conversely, bad CPA Exam questions do not precisely follow the AICPA question format, content, and skill levels tested. These questions also include subpar answer explanations that lack substance and/or leave students more confused than when they started.
What does it take to develop a good CPA Exam Question at UWorld Roger CPA Review?
Our CPA Exam practice questions are developed by an expansive team of acclaimed accounting educators and practicing CPAs. Each question undergoes a meticulous 17-step development process and is peer-reviewed and revised multiple times before publication. This process is well-tuned and proven, focusing on quality and depth over quantity.
What is the best CPA test bank?
UWorld’s CPA practice questions constitute the most effective question bank in CPA Exam preparation. With a focus on quality over quantity, each question is meticulously designed to ensure you master the concepts and fully understand why each answer explanation is correct or incorrect.
What type of questions are on the CPA Exam?
The CPA Exam has three main question types:
- Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Task-Based Simulations (TBSs)
- Written Communications (WCs) found only on the BEC Exam.
The four main sections of the CPA Exam include varying quantities and arrangements of the CPA Exam questions, distributed over multiple testlets.
Are all questions scored on the CPA Exam?
Each exam is broken down into blocks called testlets. Each testlet contains operational and pretest questions. Operational questions are the ones that are scored, while pretest questions are not scored. You cannot tell the difference between pretest or operational questions. The reason the AICPA does this is to test the CPA Exam questions prior to making them count towards your score. This is a common practice in high-stakes exams.
How many Questions do you need to practice?
There is a common misunderstanding that the more questions you practice, the better. This isn’t true. The key to passing the CPA Exam is practicing from only high-quality questions, mapped to the AICPA blueprints and comprehensive answer explanations to learn why you were correct or incorrect. Other review courses boast giant question banks, but they include duplicate questions, outdated information, or incomplete answer explanations.
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