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Introducing Our Low-Cost CPA Exam Prep Subscription

MDS now offers a subscription-based program for CPA candidates looking to get supplemental CPA Exam prep and support for a lower price tag.

How to Solve Journal Entry Simulations

Journal Entry Simulations are one of the five types of task-based simulations (TBSs) you will encounter on the CPA exam. Together with the written communication questions (for BEC only), these in-depth, multi-step word problems are worth 50% of the total score for the CPA exam. MDS CPA Review has prepared guidance documents for each type…

How to Solve Research Simulations

Research simulations are one of the five types of task-based simulations (TBSs) you will encounter on the CPA exam. Together with the written communication questions (for BEC only), these in-depth, multi-step word problems are worth 50% of the total score for the CPA exam. MDS CPA Review has prepared guidance documents for each type of…

How to Solve Document Review Simulations (DRS)

Document Review Simulations are one of the five types of task-based simulations (TBSs) you will encounter on the CPA Exam. Get the guidance you need to score higher on the CPA Exam!

The ‘Eyeball Trick’ & A Look At CPA Exam Score Anxiety

The CPA Exam “Eyeball Trick” provides a work-around to see if you’ve passed or failed. However, it is more important to address the source of this anxiety.

NASBA’s Forum for CPA Exam Candidates

NASBA’s Facebook forum offers CPA Exam candidates the unique opportunity to interact directly with the people that control the exam process.

How to Get Maximum Value from a CPA Exam Review Course

Throughout our time, we’ve found that many CPA candidates aren’t using all of their prep programs’ features. We highlight them here!

The Basic Add-Subtract Format

Many CPA Exam questions can be solved using simple modifications of the basic add-subtract format. Let’s explore a sample question.

How To Overcome CPA Exam Anxiety

Anxious about the big test? Take a closer look at several ways you can help reduce CPA Exam anxiety and bring a better healthy work/life balance to your test prep.

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