2011 CPA Exam Update Released
The AICPA has released their final update on the makeup of the 2011 CPA Exam.
Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
Current Structure
? 3 Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) testlets containing a total of 90 questions
? 2 Simulations in current (long) format
? 2 Written Communication tasks
? Current Testing Time: 4.5 hours
? Multiple Choice Questions Weight: 70%
? Simulations Weight: 20%
? Written Communications Weight: 10%
CBT-e Structure
? 3 Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) testlets containing a total of 90 questions
? 1 Testlet containing 7 short Task-Based Simulations (TBS)
? CBT-e Testing Time: 4 hours
? Multiple Choice Questions Weight: 60%
? Simulations Weight: 40%
? Written Communications Weight: N/A
Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)
Current Structure
? 3 Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) testlets containing a total of 90 questions
? No Written Communication tasks
? Current Testing Time: 2.5 hours
? Multiple Choice Questions Weight: 100%
? Simulations Weight: N/A
? Written Communications Weight: N/A
CBT-e Structure
? 3 Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) testlets containing a total of 72 questions
? 3 Written Communication tasks on BEC topics
? CBT-e Testing Time: 3 hours
? Multiple Choice Questions Weight: 85%
? Simulations Weight: N/A
? Written Communications Weight: 15%
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
Current Structure
? 3 Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) testlets consisting of a total of 90 questions
? 2 Simulations in current (long) format
? 2 Written Communication tasks
? Current Testing Time: 4 hours
? Multiple Choice Questions Weight: 70%
? Simulations Weight: 20%
? Written Communications Weight: 10%
CBT-e Structure
? 3 Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) testlets consisting of a total of 90 questions
? 1 Testlet containing 7 short Task-Based Simulations (TBS)
? CBT-e Testing Time: 4 hours
? Multiple Choice Questions Weight: 60%
? Simulations Weight: 40%
? Written Communications Weight: N/A
Regulation (REG)
Current Structure
? 3 Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) testlets consisting of 72 questions
? 2 Simulations in current (long) format
? 2 Written Communication tasks
? Current Testing Time: 3 hours
? Multiple Choice Questions Weight: 70%
? Simulations Weight: 20%
? Written Communications Weight: 10%
CBT-e Structure
? 3 Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) testlets consisting of 72 questions
? 1 Testlet containing 7 short Task-Based Simulations (TBS)
? CBT-e Testing Time: 3 hours
? Multiple Choice Questions Weight: 60%
? Simulations Weight: 40%
? Written Communications Weight: N/A
