Professor Pam Meyer 28 November 2011 CPA vs. Non-CPA Many people may ask‚ “What are the differences between being a CPA and just being a non-certified CPA‚” there are actually a lot of differences between the two. A CPA or Certified Public Accountant is someone who has a license to practice public accounting that is issued by their State Board of Accountancy. CPA’s‚ in contrast‚ have normally studied or majored in accounting during college‚ sat for the CPA exam‚ worked in an accounting firm for
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UNIFORM CPA EXAMINATION HANDBOOK CALIFORNIA BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY EXAMINATION UNIT 2000 Evergreen Street‚ Suite 250 Sacramento‚ CA 95815 Telephone: (916) 561-1703 Facsimile: (916) 263-3677 Web: www.cba.ca.gov CONTACT INFORMATION California Board of Accountancy 2000 Evergreen Street‚ Suite 250 Sacramento‚ CA 95815-3832 Main Telephone: (916) 263-3680 Fax: (916) 236-3675 Web site: www.cba.ca.gov CBA Outreach E-mail: outreach@cba.ca.gov Certifications Telephone: (916)
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Illinois CPA Exam Information August‚ 2007 Web: www.ilboa.org E-mail: help@ilboa.org The Computer-based CPA Exam (CBT) Illinois Board Of Examiners 100 Trade Centre Drive‚ Suite 403 Champaign‚ Illinois 61820 Phone:(217) 531-0950 FAX: (217) 531-0960 Toll free (US) (866) 782-7230 Overview The final paper-and-pencil based Uniform CPA Examination was administered in November 2003. Replacing the paper-and pencil based examination is a computer-based test (CBT.) The CBT provides added examination
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Two The CPA Profession 14e Vignette Discussion- CPA Firms – 4 Types (Table 2-1……..pg. 26) 1. Big Four 2. National 3. Regional 4. Large Local Major Activities of these firms * accounting and bookkeeping * taxes * consulting Six Organizational Structures p. 29 1. Proprietorship 2. General Partnership 3. General Corporation 4. Professional Corporation 5. Limited Liability Company 6. Limited Liability Partnership Typical positions in CPA firms (Table
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to serve as an aid‚ to improve their qualities in different aspects‚ and to be aware of their shortcomings; second‚ for the students‚ to communicate their views regarding the qualities that review centers should possess. The results indicated that CPA Review School of the Philippines (CPAR) is the students’ preferred accountancy review center in Metro Manila. The result also indicated that the top five (5) qualities that review centers should possess are teaching strategies‚ passing rate‚ faculty
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Becoming a CPA Accounting is the study of how businesses track their income. Identify business goals and activities; describe the role of accounting in making informed decisions‚ the uses and organization of financial performance over an accounting cycle. Accountants engage in a wide variety of activities besides preparing financial statements. They spend a lot of time learning how to make the business profitable. Therefore‚ an accountant is perfectly positioned to become a Chief Financial
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for selection. See guidelines below. Report (20%) A 5000 word report is required based on an existing company. See guidelines below. Presentation (5%) A 20 minute group presentation. See guidelines below. This is the exam conducted by CPA Australia. CPA Australia makes an amount of “pre-reading” available to students shortly before the exam (eg case material). This material will NOT be reviewed in class and lecturers will not be providing separate advice on this material. Due date Test
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1. If a CPA recklessly departs from the standards of due care when conducting an audit‚ she or he will be liable to unknown third parties based on a. strict liability c. negligence b. gross negligence d. breach of contract 2. Under the common law‚ which of the following statements most accurately reflects the liability of a CPA who fraudulently gives an opinion on an audit of a client’s financial statements? c. The CPA is liable only to third parties in privity of contract
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This exam covers general legal knowledge relating to the business environment‚ a basic knowledge of the law of contracts‚ and an understanding of the responsibilities and risks that arise in business‚ with particular regard to the law relating to corporate entities. Topics: 1. Sources of law 1.1 Identify the sources of different types of law 1.2 Identify the features of the different legal systems 1.2.1 Common law 1.2.2 Civil law 1.2.3 Sharia law 2. Common law and legislation: precedent
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Multiple Choice—CPA Adapted Chapter 14 – Long Term Liabilities 1. On July 1‚ 2010‚ Spear Co. issued 1‚000 of its 10%‚ $1‚000 bonds at 99 plus accrued interest. The bonds are dated April 1‚ 2010 and mature on April 1‚ 2020. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1. What amount did Spear receive from the bond issuance? a. $1‚015‚000 b. $1‚000‚000 c. $990‚000 d. $965‚000 2. On January 1‚ 2010‚ Solis Co. issued its 10% bonds in the face amount of $3‚000‚000
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