Get to know the CPA Exam Blueprints. Presented by: Joseph Maslott, CPA, Senior Manager, AICPA Lori Kelly, CPA, Lead Manager, AICPA

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1 Get to know the CPA Exam Blueprints Presented by: Joseph Maslott, CPA, Senior Manager, AICPA Lori Kelly, CPA, Lead Manager, AICPA

2 Poll Question Which best describes you? A. I plan to take the Exam in the near future B. I have taken 1-2 sections of the Exam C. I have taken 3-4 sections of the Exam D. This question is not applicable to me

3 Poll Question Which Exam section are you currently studying for? A. AUD B. BEC C. FAR D. REG E. This question is not applicable to me / I haven t begun studying

4 Exam Basics

5 Exam basics 4 x 4 Exam sections hours of testing per section months to pass all sections or higher on each section testlets per section minute break option to pause the Exam timer 5

6 What does the Exam test?

7 Higher order skills Critical thinking Analytical ability Problem solving Professional skepticism Effective communication 7

8 Skill levels Evaluation Analysis Application Remembering and Understanding 8

9 Poll Question Which best describes you? A. I have accessed and thoroughly reviewed the Exam Blueprints B. I am aware of the Exam Blueprints and have glanced at them C. I am aware of the Exam Blueprints but haven t looked at them D. I wasn t aware of the Exam Blueprints before today

10 Poll Question If you are currently signed up with a review course provider, please answer the following: My review course provider incorporates the Exam Blueprints into its curriculum: A. Yes B. No C. I m not sure

11 CPA Exam Blueprints Content Organization & Weighting Skill Allocation & Weighting aicpa.org/examblueprints Representative Tasks References 11

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13 AUD Auditing and Attestation Content Areas Ethics, Professional Responsibilities, and General Principles Assessing Risk and Developing a Planned Response Performing Further Procedures and Obtaining Evidence Forming Conclusions and Reporting Skill Weighting 5-15% Evaluation 15-25% Analysis 30-40% Application 30-40% Remembering and Understanding Allocation 15-25% 20-30% 30-40% 15-25% 72 MCQ 8 TBS 13

14 Task Statement 14

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16 Inventory Count Reconciliation - Exhibits 16

17 Inventory Count Reconciliation - Exhibits 17

18 Inventory Count Reconciliation - Exhibits 18

19 Inventory Count Reconciliation - Exhibits 19

20 Inventory Count Reconciliation - Exhibits 20

21 Inventory Count Reconciliation 21

22 Inventory Count Reconciliation 22

23 BEC Business Environment and Concepts Content Areas Allocation Corporate Governance Economic Concepts and Analysis Financial Management Information Technology 17-27% 17-27% 11-21% 15-25% 62 MCQ 3 Operations Management Skill Weighting 20-30% Analysis 50-60% Application 15-25% 4 TBS Written Communication 15-25% Remembering and Understanding 23

24 Task Statement 24

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26 Variance Analysis 26

27 FAR Financial Accounting and Reporting Content Areas Conceptual Framework, Standard-Setting and Financial Reporting Select Financial Statement Accounts Select Transactions State and Local Governments Skill Weighting 25-35% Analysis 50-60% Application 10-20% Remembering and Understanding Allocation 25-35% 30-40% 20-30% 5-15% 66 MCQ 8 TBS 27

28 Task Statement 28

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30 Document Review 30

31 Document Review 31

32 Document Review 32

33 REG Regulation Content Areas Ethics, Professional Responsibilities and Federal Tax Procedures Business Law Federal Taxation of Property Transactions Federal Taxation of Individuals Federal Taxation of Entities Skill Weighting 25-35% Analysis 35-45% Application 25-35% Remembering and Understanding Allocation 10-20% 10-20% 12-22% 15-25% 28-38% 76 MCQ 8 TBS 33

34 Task Statement 34

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37 Poll Question After learning more about the Exam Blueprints, which best describes you? A. I understand the Exam Blueprints and their value as a study tool B. I m still unclear how the Exam Blueprints work but I see their value as a study tool C. I don t see the value of the Exam Blueprints and will use other methods for my preparation

38 What s ahead for the Exam?

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40 aicpa.org/cpaexam 40

41 Candidate Resources

42 aicpa.org/cpaexam 42

43 ThisWayToCPA.com 43

44 LinkedIn CPA Exam Candidate Group 11,000+ members Active discussions among candidates Frequent exam news and updates straight from the AICPA Search for the CPA Exam Candidate group and request membership 44

45 Poll Question What would you most like to hear discussed in future presentations? (Select all that apply) A. Exam content (Exam Blueprints, weighting, skill levels) B. Exam scoring (score release, pass rates) C. Exam administration (NTS, eligibility, time windows) D. CPA Licensure (eligibility, career paths, pay) E. Something else?

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