The CPA Exam Pass Rates for the January/February 2013 Testing Window have been released by the AICPA.

AUD Q1 2013: 45.19%
AUD Q1 2012: 44.9%
Increase: Negligible

BEC Q1 2013: 53.47%
BEC Q1 2012: 48.63%
Increase: 10%

FAR Q1 2013: 47.16%
FAR Q1 2012: 43.84%
Increase: 7.5%

REG Q1 2013: 47.57%
REG Q1 2012: 45.00%
Increase: 5.7%

Analysis: People are studying more. Perhaps it's the Ten Point Combo

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