CPA Exam Candidates Now Offered Professional Literature at No Cost
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have teamed up to offer eligible CPA Exam candidates a free six-month subscription to professional audit and accounting literature. The on-line package, which includes AICPA Professional Standards, FASB Current Text, and FASB Original Pronouncements, was previously made available to candidates for $35.00. The new computerized Uniform CPA Examination requires exam candidates to know how to search electronic professional literature.
“With the successful launch of the computerized CPA Exam earlier this month, NASBA and the AICPA decided to make this powerful research tool available at no cost to all exam candidates who are scheduling to take the exam,” said Lorraine Sachs, NASBA Executive Vice President. “Research is one of the key skills tested in the computer-based Uniform CPA Examination, and we wanted to remove any obstacle, no matter how slight, to candidate preparation for this part of the test,” explained Arleen Thomas, AICPA Vice President of Professional Standards and Services.
Candidates may subscribe at www.cpa-exam.org. Only candidates who have applied to take the exam, been deemed eligible by one of the 54 state boards of accountancy, and have a valid Notice to Schedule (NTS) may have access to this complimentary package of professional literature. NASBA’s National Candidate Database ensures that all candidate information remains secure and confidential.
The computer-based CPA Examination is a collaborative effort of the AICPA, NASBA and Thomson Prometric. Further information may be found at www.cpa-exam.org.
About the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (www.aicpa.org) is the national, professional organization of CPAs, with more than 330,000 members in business and industry, public practice, government and education. It sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. private auditing standards.
About the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (www.nasba.org) serves as a forum for its 54 member boards of accountancy in the U.S. and the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. More than a half-million CPAs are currently licensed or certified by the boards. NASBA sponsors a variety of programs and services designed to enhance the effectiveness of its member boards.
About Thomson Prometric
Thomson Prometric (www.prometric.com) is the global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services for academic, professional, government, corporate and information technology markets. A part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), Thomson Prometric delivers standardized tests for 300 clients, in 26 languages, over the Web or through a global network of testing centers in 134 countries.