2017 CPA Exam Changes

Below is a collection of resources I gathered that provided me with a great deal of important information about the 2017 CPA Exam Changes. I now have a much better understanding of what I can expect on the exam, and how I will need to prepare for it.

 

Youtube Video: Angie Brown breaks down the 2017 CPA Exam changes

Angie Brown is the Director of the Accounting Curriculum at Becker Professional Education. In this video she goes through in detail what changes have been made to the 2017 CPA Exam. This video provides a nice short overview of what exam takers can expect and acts as a nice introduction to my topic. This is a great source Becker Professional Education is a verified Youtube user.

 

Professional Organization Website: AICPA – Next Version of the Uniform CPA Examination

The AICPA, or the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, are the creators of the brand new CPA Exam. I think that their website is another strong source, because they are the direct issuers and makers of the exam. The AICPA is a national professional organization with almost half a million members across the United States.

Next CPA Exam. (n.d.). Retrieved February 07, 2017, from http://www.aicpa.org/BECOMEACPA/CPAEXAM/NEXTEXAM/Pages/next-cpa-exam.aspx

 

Recent News Article: What students need to know about the updated CPA Exam

The Journal of Accountancy is a news platform created and run by the AICPA. It provides accountants across the United States with relevant accounting news and information. This is another strong valid source as it is controlled by the AICPA, a well-known professional organization.

Khanna, S. (2016, August 29). What students need to know about the updated CPA exam. Retrieved February 07, 2017, from http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/newsletters/2016/aug/updated-cpa-exam.html

 

YouTube Video: Mike Brown and the 2017 CPA Exam changes

This video also comes from Becker Professional Education, a verified user on YouTube, and can be seen as a very credible source. Becker is also the nation leader in CPA preparation. This video is an in-depth presentation of the changes will go into affect on April 1st, 2017 for the CPA Exam. Whereas the previous Becker video provided a nice overview, this video goes through every aspect of the exam that is changing in a comprehensive presentation.

 

Academic Journal Article: The next version of the CPA exam: Changes are coming next year

This academic journal article addresses some of the specific updates that are being made to the exam. This includes changes on what skills exam takers will be tested on, the new exam structure, and potential future changes following the new 2017 version. This academic journal article is a strong source, because I found it using a Business database through OSU Library.

King, Teresa A,PhD., C.P.A., & Cecil, H. W. (2016). The next version of the CPA exam: Changes are coming next year. The CPA Journal, 86(8), 52-54. Retrieved from http://proxy.lib.ohio-state.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.proxy.lib.ohio-state.edu/docview/1815434338?accountid=9783