Catalyst self-assessment exam: you can take it at a game ... you can take it anywhere.

No matter your location and the time of day you can gain CPE credit. How? Through the Self Assessment Exam provided in every issue of Catalyst: The Leading Edge of Ohio Business. It's so convenient and portable you can take it at a game, in the office, at home ... you can take it anywhere. Simply answer the 25 required questions based on content in Catalyst and submit your answers. The Ohio Society of CPAs. Receive a grade of 75% or better and earn two hours of CPE credit. Permission to provide CPE credit has been granted by the Accountancy Board of Ohio.

The grading process is handled in a confidential manner. Respondents who submit their answers via print will be notified by e-mail of their exam results.

Costs Online Print Members $25 $30 Nonmembers $35 $40 Online Instructions

1. Go to www.ohioscpa.com.

2. Click on "CPE & Events."

3. Click on the link for "Self-Study & Web-based," and then "Self Assessment Exams." This will provide links to all active exams.

4. Complete the exam and click "Submit" when you are finished.

5. Be sure to print the automatic confirmation page for your records.

   Print instructions

1. Detach the exam insert from Catalyst.

2. Take the exam as an open-book test, recording your answers on the answer sheet by filling in the appropriate circle (pen or pencil is fine).

3. Then, fill out the registration information and payment information. Payment must be submitted with the exam. Please print clearly.

4. Mail this page, along with your payment, in an envelope to:

   The Ohio Society of CPAs

   Catalyst Exam

   P.O. Box 1810

   Dublin, OH 43017-7810

   Self Assessment Exam Results

   The Ohio Society sends results for print exam submissions via e-mail if an e-mail address is provided in the space above. Respondents taking the exam online receive their results immediately. Respondents who passed with a grade of 75% or better qualify for two hours of CPE credit in specialized knowledge, as approved by the Accountancy Board of Ohio.

   The ups and downs of going public

1. Which of the following did the author not list as a reason why private companies "go public?"

   1. To focus on the future wealth of the business owner and employees

   2. To enhance the company's ability to grow

   3. To improve the "public's perceptions" of the company

   4. To satisfy the personal and professional aspirations and goals of the owner.

2. According to Mark Stauffer how many man-hours are needed annually for Cardinal Health to document and test their internal controls?

   1. 1,000 hours

   2. 5,000 hours

   3. More than 10,000 hours

   4. More than 20,000 hours.

3. Which of the following was not identified within the article as a skill someone would need in order to take a company public?

   1. Experience working with a public company

   2. Strong communication skills

   3. A strong auditing and accounting background

   4. A strong national presence.

4. The article identifies an industry that comprises more than 1/2 of the businesses found within the top five sectors of publicly traded companies based in Ohio. What industry is this?

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