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Congratulations on your decision to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. The demand for CPAs is high. By becoming a CPA, you will set yourself apart from others in your field. Not only will you increase your opportunities for advancement in your career, you will also enhance your salary potential. Kaplan Schweser, the leader in standardized test prep for nearly 70 years, is dedicated to helping you pass the CPA Exam on the first try. We have partnered with your society to offer outstanding CPA Exam review courses at a remarkable price. Navigating the CPA Exam To become a CPA, you will have to pass the Uniform CPA Exam, which is administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The CPA Exam consists of four sections: Exam Sections Total Hours Total Multiple Choice Questions Simulations Auditing & Attestation (AUD) 4.5 90 YES Business Environment & Concepts (BEC) 2.5 90 NO Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) 4 90 YES Regulation (REG) 3 72 YES The passing rates for the various sections of the CPA Exam range from 46 to 48%. Comprehensive preparation is essential. Kaplan Schweser is dedicated to helping you develop the knowledge and skills necessary to acheive success on the CPA Exam. Kaplan Schweser …your answer to CPA Exam success! www.kaplanCPAreview.com 800-CPA-2DAY CPA Exam Review for Today’s Candidate

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Congratulations on your decision to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

The demand for CPAs is high. By becoming a CPA, you will set yourself apart from others in your field.

Not only will you increase your opportunities for advancement

in your career, you will also enhance your salary potential.

Kaplan Schweser, the leader in standardized test prep for nearly 70 years, is dedicated to helping you pass

the CPA Exam on the first try. We have partnered with your

society to offer outstanding CPA Exam review courses at a remarkable price.

Navigating the CPA ExamTo become a CPA, you will have to pass the Uniform CPA Exam, which is administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The CPA Exam consists of four sections:

ExamSections Total Hours

Total Multiple Choice

QuestionsSimulations

Auditing & Attestation

(AUD)4.5 90 YES

Business Environment &

Concepts(BEC)

2.5 90 NO

Financial Accounting &

Reporting(FAR)

4 90 YES

Regulation(REG) 3 72 YES

The passing rates for the various sections of the CPA Exam range from 46 to 48%. Comprehensive preparation is essential. Kaplan Schweser is dedicated to helping you develop the knowledge and skills necessary to acheive success on the CPA Exam.

Kaplan Schweser …your answer to CPA Exam success!

www.kaplanCPAreview.com800-CPA-2DAY

CPA Exam Review for Today’s Candidate

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The CPA Exam is delivered in a computerized format at over 300 Prometric test centers across the United States. The four parts of the exam may be taken in any order and you may take one, two, three, or four sections at once. There is a rolling 18-month timeframe to pass all four exam sections.

Testing is held during some months and not during others, as shown in the following table:

CPA Exam Testing Available No Testing Available

January, February March

April, May June

July, August September

October, November December

Candidates may not take the same part of the exam more than once in a two-month testing window.

Qualifying to take the CPA ExamEach state or jurisdiction has certain requirements that have to be met in order to take the CPA Exam. Most states require a bachelor’s degree or higher degree and 150 semester hours in specific subject areas. Current state and jurisdiction requirements may be found in the resources section of our website, www.kaplanCPAreview.com.

Applying for the CPA Exam1. Decide when and where you will apply to sit for the CPA Exam.

Make sure that you understand the requirements of the state for which you plan to apply.

2. Obtain, complete, and submit your application form, including official school transcripts, fees, etc., to your State Board. a. Apply at any time.b. Fees range between $575-$800 to take all four sections

(varies by state).c. You can sit for the exam in any state.d. Note that your application may take up to

8 weeks to process.

3. You will receive a Notice to Schedule (NTS) from NASBA, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. In order to make an appointment at a test center, you must have a valid Notice to Schedule (NTS). Candidates receive an NTS after they apply to take an examination and are deemed eligible by their state boards of accountancy. An NTS is provided for every section that a candidate has been approved to take, is valid only for a specified period of time, and cannot be used once it expires. Therefore, it is important to schedule your test appointments as soon as you receive the NTS.

You may schedule examination sessions by calling Prometric

at 1-800-580-9648 or at www.prometric.com/CPA. Tests are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. The earlier you schedule your appointments, the better your chances are of obtaining the location, date, and time of your choice. Test appointments cannot be scheduled less than six days in advance. Walk-in testing is not allowed.

CPA Exam Review

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CPA Exam Review for today’s candidate

CSCPA Members save 30% OFF the Online Review Course

Kaplan Schweser Online Review Courses are highly recommended for CPA Exam preparation, and are available to you at special prices. Each Online Review Course is designed to work around your busy schedule with simple steps that will make your path to passing the CPA Exam more efficient and less stressful.

At the core of each Online Review Course is the Online Activity Planner, which breaks the curriculum into sequenced, manageable segments that provide a proven approach to the material, called LEARN • PRACTICE • RETAINTM.

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• listeningtoQuestion/AnswersessionsonyourAudioCDs• reviewingyourFlashcardsandCramEssentials

Each Kaplan Schweser Online Review Course purchase includes 24 full months of access to our online tools (including online updates).* That’s longer than any other CPA Review provider on the market.

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Kaplan Schweser Online Review Courses are available for all four sections of the exam.

Auditing & Attestation

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Business Environment &

Concepts(BEC)

Financial Accounting &

Reporting(FAR)

Regulation(REG)

Each course purchase includes:

The Online Review Course

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** Some restrictions apply. See www.kaplanCPAreview.com for details.

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Place Your Order Today!As a busy professional, you want the most efficient and effective CPA Review materials available on the market. At Kaplan Schweser, we provide you with precisely what you need to pass the CPA Exam. Our Online Review Course is flexible, allowing you to maximize the time that you have available to study. We offer a unique blend of self-study and classroom experience, providing focus and structure to your study plan.

Only Kaplan Schweser offers a full 24-month subscription to online tools to ensure that your study efforts are supported throughout your pursuit of the CPA designation.

In fact, with our 30-Day Risk-Free Assurance Policy, you can feel confident that you’ve made the right choice. If you are not completely satisfied with your Online Review Course from Kaplan Schweser, we will refund 100% of the purchase price.**

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For additional information,Visit:www.kaplanCPAreview.com Call: 800-CPA-2DAY

Kaplan Schweser offers a quarterly interactive Online Review Course for each section of the CPA Exam. Attendees will receive expert instruction in a virtual classroom environment.

With the Online Review Course, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of live instruction from the comfort of your home or office. Have a question? The instructors and aides are available at the click of a mouse to provide answers and keep you on track throughout the course. And each class session is archived via online streaming video for later review.

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