[Anonymous]

I recently passed all 4 sections (phew!), and would like to get CPA License from VA. However, I am struggling to find info about the Ethics Test. I have three specific questions:

1. What is the structure of the AICPA Ethics test? Multiple choice or descriptive? Is it open book? Is a sample test available anywhere?

2. How do I prepare for this Ethics Test? Is there any course material or book I should purchase to study?

3. For VABOA, do I have to attend an Ethics Seminar, or do have to take a test in addition to attending the seminar?

I have tried last 15 days to obtain info, but haven’t been successful. I will highly appreciate any guidance.

[If I can, u can too!]

congrats on passing, all your hard work has paid off!

go here to get info more in general.
https://www.boa.virginia.gov/CPALicense/InitialLicense.shtml

as for your license, if you passed the exam in the year of application, you only need the AICPA Ethics exam (MC format); and you won't need the VA ethics course. you have up to 3 tries for this for 90%+ score. if you fail it 3 times, it gets little complicated so go thru the course in its entirety.

Licensed CPA since Apr 16
Order in sequence of passing
FAR-71,71,79
BEC-80
REG-72,77
AUD-56,72,72,72,80! Thank you, thank you, thank you Lord!
FAR/BEC/AUD: Becker & Yaeger lectures (Wiley & Ninja MCQs). REG: Becker lectures (Ninja MCQs).

[Anonymous]

Thanks hokinizeu. I now understand that I have to pass just the AICPA Ethics Test with 90%+ in 3 or fewer attempts. Is that a multiple choice exam? Typically how many questions? Finally, is it open book?

[If I can, u can too!]

yes, it's MC format. the questions are the same on your 1st try, 2nd try etc. i think it was like 45 questions and yes it's open book, internet and other sources. you have choice to go for on-demand version vs textbook version. do not undermine this exam, i got 84% without going through the entire module (even with some research via internet). go through the modules, do your due diligence. honestly, some questions aren't plain ethics related but specific knowledge related.

Licensed CPA since Apr 16
Order in sequence of passing
FAR-71,71,79
BEC-80
REG-72,77
AUD-56,72,72,72,80! Thank you, thank you, thank you Lord!
FAR/BEC/AUD: Becker & Yaeger lectures (Wiley & Ninja MCQs). REG: Becker lectures (Ninja MCQs).

[Anonymous]

Excellent. Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I plan to do that, so that I can study anywhere, and I will get my results instantly. Did you use the on-demand version as well?

[If I can, u can too!]

you're welcome, great job in succeeding in your pursuit of CPA! we will never have to re-study for CPA exams, yoohoo! this newly found freedom has been slowly sinking in.

yes, i used on-demand version.

Licensed CPA since Apr 16
Order in sequence of passing
FAR-71,71,79
BEC-80
REG-72,77
AUD-56,72,72,72,80! Thank you, thank you, thank you Lord!
FAR/BEC/AUD: Becker & Yaeger lectures (Wiley & Ninja MCQs). REG: Becker lectures (Ninja MCQs).

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