[John Doe 15]

After being on the science route for some time, I am used to taking USMLE-style exams with mostly third order questions.

Is that how the CPA exam is structured? I could probably figure this out by myself once I finish studying but I want to see what you think.

For reference…

First order is….”What is this or identify this”
Second order is something like…”How is this related to this”
Third order is something like…”Knowing that this is related to this, explain this and this.”

Thanks

[tygolfer]

Per the AICPA — “On April 1, 2017, the AICPA will launch the next version of the Uniform CPA Examination (“Exam”), a four-section (AUD, BEC, FAR and REG), 16-hour assessment (four hours per section) that places a greater emphasis on testing a candidate’s higher-order cognitive skills such as critical thinking and analytical ability.Through multiple-choice questions and an increased use of task-based simulations (TBSs) in all sections of the Exam, as well as written responses in BEC, candidates will be presented with questions that test the knowledge and skills that a newly licensed CPA must possess.”

In all reality, I would say there are a good mixture of type of questions they ask on the exam.

[Recked]

I feel like on most questions they include enough information to test you on 3 or 4 concepts in each question.
If you fail at one of the concepts, they have false answers that make you think you have it figured out correctly.
Some information is relevant, and some is a distraction.
Is there an order higher than third?

The AICPA exam blueprints will also breakdown what percentage of the test will be simple understanding vs more complex application.
Its worth a once over.

[M123]

The questions are “I can sense your fear and I will make this exam as scary and painful as possible”-order.

[Anonymous]

“which of the following…”

[M123]

Liam Neeson was an exam designer before he started his hand at acting.

“I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for an answer, I can tell you I don't have clues. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you answer the question now, that'll be the end of it until the score release. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will make you watch 25 hours of Becker videos. “

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