Varsity Tutors can help you on your journey to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by setting you up with a comprehensive Buffalo CPA exam prep program. Becoming a CPA is a long and challenging process. Not only does it require a lot of studying and preparation, but you also need to complete what's known as the "Three Es": education, examination, and experience. As such, there's a lot of work that goes into becoming a CPA, which is why even top students enrolled in schools like Canisius College and the University at Buffalo have benefitted from additional study lessons. You can too by partnering with a private tutor or enrolling in a Buffalo CPA exam prep course that helps you sharpen your test-taking skills.
What concepts will be covered during the Buffalo CPA exam prep?
There are two methods of instruction you can choose from when registering for a CPA exam prep program: private tutoring or enrolling in an online prep course. While each method uses different techniques to engage students, they're both designed with the same overall goal in mind--to prepare people for the CPA assessment. As such, you can expect to cover all the same topics regardless of which type of exam prep you choose. Either way, you'll be able to review important concepts covered on the actual exam, like how state and local government influence regulations, business law, and the federal taxation of entities and individuals. Let's take a closer look at some of the content you can expect to review in an exam prep program.
Above everything else, the exam prep programs are designed to help you memorize key concepts covered on the exam. Everything from how information technology relates to accounting to the various principles of financial management will be covered in these programs. What's more, lessons aren't structured in a way that solely promotes memorization. You can also learn how to actually apply the concepts you've learned, which can help when taking the assessment and when working as an actual CPA.
The CPA exam is divided into four sections that you'll have to complete within an 18-month window. These sections are Auditing & Attestation, Business Environment & Concepts, Financial Accounting & Reporting, and Regulation. All four sections follow a similar format, offering a mixture of multiple-choice questions and task-based simulations. The Business Environment & Concepts section is the only one that has a written communication assessment. Because the CPA exam is a standardized test, it's common for students to struggle when preparing for it. You might not know what information to prioritize when studying, or the thought of taking a comprehensive assessment that's basically four individual exams may overwhelm you. Fortunately, a CPA prep program can help you sharpen your organizational skills and offer you tips to improve your study habits, in addition to providing you with additional insights that help you better prepare for standardized testing. That way, you've got a better chance of feeling calm and collected when it comes time to take the exam.
What are the benefits of the different types of Buffalo CPA exam prep?
Do you enjoy learning in a structured environment that combines lectures with in-class discussions? Then registering for an online Buffalo CPA exam prep class is your best bet. Here, you'll access detailed lectures over our Live Learning Platform, using video chat and virtual whiteboards to follow along with the instructor. Because you'll be learning with others preparing for the CPA exam, you also get the opportunity to hold debates and discuss important concepts in detail, which can increase your likelihood of remembering and understanding important principles.
If you'd rather learn through custom-tailored lessons that have been designed specifically for you, we can help you find a Buffalo CPA exam prep tutor. Private tutoring gives you more control over your lessons, which is great for focusing on key elements of the test. You can choose whether you want generalized lessons that help you prepare for the entire test, or you can devote your study time to a single section of the exam. You decide what your goals and expectations are, then your instructor will be able to build lessons to help you meet those goals.
How can I get set up with Buffalo CPA exam preparation?
Are you ready to experience a new way to study for the CPA assessment? Then let us help you reach your professional goals. All you need to do is contact Varsity Tutors and ask one of our educational consultants for more information about their Buffalo CPA exam prep options. From there, we can enroll you in the next available online course or help you find a private tutor who can work with you in a one-on-one setting.
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- SUNY College at Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Medical Assisting
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- CPA
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- CPA
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- +1 subjects