CPA Exam Improvements Suggested; New Research Question Response Format Revealed

March 18, 2008

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Board of Examiners (BOE) has embarked on a multi-year project to examine the CPA Exam and provide suggestions for improvement in several areas. The project, CBT-e (the "e" stands for evolution), encompasses various goals, including:

• Improving and shortening the timeline on which scores are released
• Improving the psychometric and operational quality of the CPA Exam
• Enhancing the candidates' experience

Download the most recent CPA Exam Alert (.PDF) for the latest CPA Exam news, including scores and screenshots of recent Exam changes, as well as CBT-e goals and progress. 

One of the major changes planned for the CPA Exam is a new research question response format, which is slated to be rolled out in July 2008. Download a presentation (.PDF) from the AICPA with details on the new format, including helpful screenshots.