what skills are important and tested on the cpa exam?
According to the AICPA, the CPA exam is designed to test for the following skills deemed necessary for entry-level CPAs: 1  Communication. 2  Research. 3  Analysis. Judgment.  Understanding.
The current CPA Exam assesses remembering and understanding and application level skills in AUD, BEC, FAR, and REG. In the 2017 version, higher order skills will be tested by including analytical skills in AUD, BEC, FAR, & REG, and evaluative skills in AUD.