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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

A Profile of CPA Candidates.

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DWDoyle Z. WilliamsGMGeorge C. Mead

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Overview

Profile analysis reveals the traits of CPA candidates, indicating necessary attributes for success.

Key Points

  • The research aims to evaluate the characteristics and traits of CPA candidates entering the accounting profession.
  • Examination of candidate demographics and educational background
  • Assessment of coursework in quantitative methods
  • Analysis of success rates on the Uniform CPA Examination
  • Approximately half of first-time candidates are under 25 years old and recently graduated
  • Increasing formal coursework in quantitative methods among candidates
  • Experience does not correlate with success on the CPA examination

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Williams et al. (1969) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba42cf4e9516ffd37a35efhttps://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4492146
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  1. 1SUCCESS ON THE CPA EXAMINATION-PRODUCT OF CLASSROOM OR PRACTICE?1957
  2. 2PLANNING FOR THE C.P.A. EXAMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.1964
  3. 3Committee on the CPA Examination.1973
  4. 4On Giving Guidance to the CPA Candidate.1978
  5. 5EXPERIENCE AS A NECESSARY QUALIFICATION FOR THE CPA CERTIFICATE.1947