CPA Exam Performance - Can It Be Explained?
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Research analyzing correlation between candidate attributes and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam scores has been sparse and insufficient. There is a direct and positive relationship between academic achievements, scores on college admission tests, scholastic aptitude test and scores on the CPA examination. A positive relationship has been found between attendance at CPA review courses, graduate study and number of accounting hours taken. Inconclusive findings resulted in examination experience and school attended. Work experience, years out of college or age did not affect CPA exam scores at all. Even with all these relationships, prediction of exam scores is still not possible. Over sixty-five per cent of the variation of scores remains unaccounted for.
Publication Name: The Woman CPA
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0043-7271
Year: 1984
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Accounting theory and the CPA exam
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Research indicates that the Accounting Theory portion of the Uniform CPA Examination is actually an extension of the practice exam. Study of 660 questions used in the exam between May 1980 and May 1985 reveals that only 60, or nine percent, could be categorized as theory questions. Proposed changes to the exam indicate that theory questions may be totally eliminated. It is suggested that accounting theory should be a central part of the profession, and that this can begin within the educational system. It is recommended that the accounting theory portion of the Uniform CPA Examination continue, and that duplication between the Theory and Practice sections be eliminated.
Publication Name: The Woman CPA
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0043-7271
Year: 1987
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A 'sleazy' way to improve your communication skills
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Good communication skills are essential to the successful presentation of ideas. Accounting students and professionals may improve these skills by keeping in mind six major considerations in effective communication represented by the acronym SLEAZY. These are: Specificity of topic or purpose of presentation, Logical order of presentation, Easily understood messages, Audience reception, Zealous presentation of materials, and Yawn-prevention by making presentations lively.
Publication Name: The Woman CPA
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0043-7271
Year: 1991
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