Preparation and Study Tips from Becker Conviser Professional Review
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Apr 11, 2001--Accountants and financial professionals who take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam need to determine which study methods are best to help them succeed, according to Tom Vucinic, executive director of Becker Conviser Professional Review.
“Most candidates for the CPA exam opt to take a review course because it offers a structured study environment and the most up-to-date study material and curriculum,” said Vucinic. “It’s important for candidates to have a good understanding of what the CPA exam entails in order to pass the exam, and review courses that offer experienced instructors are the best places to learn.”
Vucinic has general study tips for CPA candidates:
* Understand the Exam - Sit for the exam as soon as possible after becoming eligible because candidates will have retained most of their knowledge from their undergraduate studies. Know the minimum scores required for passing and study to achieve at least that.
* Manage Your Time - Develop a study schedule and stick to it to manage your time most effectively.
* Know the Material - Know the specific material that will most likely be included on the exam; a general understanding of accounting, auditing and business law is not enough.
* Participate in a Review Course - Take a review course with a format that is right for you. CPA review courses are offered through online courses, CD-ROM, live lectures or a combination of these methods, and the different formats.
* Become an Expert on the CPA Exam - Understand the subject matter covered on the exam, how the exam is prepared, the types of questions on the exam, the rules for exam administration and the procedures that will be followed when you take the exam.
* Practice What You Learn - Learn by doing. Reading CPA materials won’t test your knowledge, and familiarity with the material is not enough. Practice questions and learn from your mistakes.
Becker Conviser Professional Review is a division of DeVry, Inc. (NYSE:DV). The largest provider of CPA review programs, Becker offers courses in more than 300 classroom locations around the world, as well as online and via CD-ROM. For more information about Becker Conviser CPA, Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) review courses, call 1-800-868-3900 or visit the Web site at www.beckerconviser.com.
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