CPA exam practice analysis needs input from CPAs.

Invitations are being mailed out this month to seek CPA participation in the Uniform CPA Examination Practice Analysis. Participation will involve completing one of several different practice-analysis surveys that will become available to invited CPAs in an online environment in May. These surveys are designed to be completed in one hour or less, and are intended to elicit information that will be used to update the content of the CPA Examination to reflect current practice.

Only CPAs can provide the input needed for this purpose. This means that the willingness of invited CPAs to respond to the surveys is essential if the practice analysis is to proceed smoothly and efficiently. Therefore, CPAs receiving an invitation are urged to participate in this valuable process.

When conducted in accordance with best practices and accepted standards, practice analyses provide a way to evaluate the knowledge, skills and tasks required of entry-level professionals, determine the resources needed for assessment, and develop a blueprint documenting the content, skills and length of the examination. Future CPA Examination questions are developed in accordance with this blueprint. This chain of evidence forms the basis for content validity and legal defensibility of the examination. The...

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