How hard is CPA? CPA, or Certified Public Accountant, is globally recognized as the highest qualification in the accounting profession. However, the difficulty of the CPA exam is a difficult problem that discourages countless candidates. So, how hard is the CPA exam?
Since passing the CPA exam, I have always had classmates and colleagues ask me questions about various aspects, such as how difficult is the CPA exam? Today, as a "person who has come over", I will officially share with you my experience on the road to preparing for the CPA exam.
1. There are many subjects in the examination and a wide range of knowledge
The CPA exam is divided into six subjects: Accounting, Auditing, Financial Cost Management, Corporate Strategy and Risk Management, Economic Law, and Tax Law. These six subjects cover a variety of fields such as accounting, auditing, taxation, etc., and require candidates to have a comprehensive body of knowledge. For non-accounting majors, it is undoubtedly a difficult task to master so much knowledge in a short period of time.
Before going to Gaotu Finance, I also learned about Dongao and Zhonghua, and later consulted the opinions of many friends around me who were preparing for the exam, and finally chose Gaotu Finance. After listening to the course, I am still very satisfied, especially many knowledge points, the teacher explains very carefully, even if the foundation is relatively poor, there is no need to worry about it at all.
I will also ask the teacher for advice in time if I don't understand a lot of things, and I have to talk about my teacher Sun Yewen here, who is really super patient, and will explain a lot of life cases to us, and I don't feel hard to learn at all.
Second, the content of the examination is in-depth, and the theory and practice are combined
The CPA exam requires candidates not only to master theoretical knowledge, but also to have practical skills. In the Financial Accounting and Reporting subject, candidates need to be proficient in accounting standards, financial statement analysis, etc.; In the audit and assurance subject, candidates need to understand audit procedures, internal control evaluation, etc.; In the tax subject, candidates need to be familiar with tax policies, tax planning and other practical operations; In the Corporate Strategy and Risk Management course, candidates need to master skills such as corporate strategy formulation, risk identification and evaluation. The depth and practicality of these knowledge points make the CPA exam more difficult.
3. The examination format is unique and the time is urgent
The CPA exam is conducted in a closed-book format and lasts for 4 hours. In this short 4 hours, candidates need to complete a large number of questions, which puts forward high requirements for candidates' psychological quality and test-taking skills. In addition, the questions in the CPA exam often have a certain degree of difficulty and depth, and candidates need to make judgments and choices quickly in a limited time, which is also a great test for candidates' adaptability and logical thinking ability.
Fourth, the pass rate is low and the competition is fierce
The pass rate of the CPA exam has been low, and according to statistics, the average pass rate of the CPA exam in China in recent years is only about 10%. This means that less than 1 out of every 10 candidates who take the CPA exam will be able to pass it successfully. This low pass rate makes the CPA exam extremely competitive, and many candidates have to put in more time and effort to revise and prepare in order to pass the exam successfully.
Fifth, the preparation period is long and the psychological pressure is high
Due to the difficulty of the CPA exam, candidates need to take a longer time to prepare for the exam. Generally speaking, it takes at least 2-3 years to start studying from scratch and finally pass the CPA exam. In this long process of preparing for the exam, candidates need to bear huge psychological pressure, not only to face the boring and trivial knowledge, but also to deal with the pressure of work and life. This is a great test of perseverance and confidence for the candidates.
Sixth, the examination fee is high, and the input-output ratio is not high
The cost of the CPA exam is relatively high, and the registration fee, training fee, textbook fee, etc. together are also a lot of expenses for an ordinary family. And, due to the low pass rate of the CPA exam, candidates may need to take the exam multiple times to pass successfully. As a result, the input-output ratio of candidates on the CPA exam is relatively low, which is one of the reasons why many candidates hesitate and retreat when facing the CPA exam.
How hard is CPA? The CPA exam is indeed difficult, but that doesn't mean we should give up on the challenge. On the contrary, it is precisely because of the higher difficulty of the CPA exam that it has higher value and significance. As long as we have firm faith and put in the effort, I believe that one day, we will successfully conquer the CPA exam and become the leader in the accounting industry!
Although the CPA exam is difficult, as long as we face it bravely and work hard, we will definitely be able to succeed. In this process, we can not only improve our professional quality, but also exercise our willpower and perseverance.
How hard is CPA to take? The above is a little experience and experience I have summed up on the road to CPA preparation, I hope it will be helpful to you who are preparing for the CPA exam. I hope you all can pass the CPA exam smoothly!
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