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The aim is to understand practicing CPAs' opinions on the impact of extending educational requirements from four to five years.

Practitioners' Views on Five-Year Educational Requirements for CPAs.

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Questionnaire reports CPA views on extending accounting education to five years, suggesting significant implications for the profession.

The aim is to understand practicing CPAs' opinions on the impact of extending educational requirements from four to five years.
Distributed a questionnaire to practicing CPAs
Evaluated opinions on fifth-year education effects
Examined preferences for timing and content of programs
Assessed issues related to reciprocity
Majority favor expanding education to five years
Perceived increase in CPA exam passage rates with additional education
View additional education as enhancing employee value
Concerns expressed about the supply of accountants under new requirements

Arnold et al. (1984) studied this question.

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