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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

Success on the Cpa Examination-Product of Classroom or Practice?

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HSHarry Simons

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Overview

The article examines the factors influencing CPA exam success, suggesting implications for education.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the relationship between academic preparation and success on the CPA examination.
  • Analyzed students who completed a four-year academic program before taking the CPA exam
  • Included a review of contemporary accounting theory and practice problems from past CPA exams
  • Emphasized the importance of academic courses related to public accounting
  • Students with a strong academic background in accounting generally perform better on the CPA exam
  • Participants reported greater confidence in solving practical accounting problems
  • A structured academic program leads to higher achievement on the exam

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Harry Simons (1957) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba43384e9516ffd37a43dfhttps://doi.org/10.2308/tar-7060787
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  1. 1Arguments Against the CPA Exam to Gauge Accounting Program Success.1998
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  3. 3FUNCTIONAL PREPARATION FOR THE CPA EXAMINATION IN ACCOUNTING PRACTICE.1947
  4. 4A Profile of CPA Candidates.1969
  5. 5THE CPA EXAMINATION.1952