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| Certification Vendor: | AICPA / NASBA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) |
| Exam Number: | FAR |
| Related Certifications: | REG BAR / ISC / TCP (CPA Evolution disciplines) AUD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 57 (50 MCQs + 7 Task-Based Simulations) |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $238.15 USD (varies by jurisdiction) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 18 months (to pass all CPA exam sections after first pass) |
| Exam Format: | Task-Based Simulations (TBS), Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 75 (scaled score) |
| Recommended Training: | Gleim CPA Review Wiley CPA Exam Review Becker CPA Review |
| Exam Registration: | AICPA CPA Exam Information Prometric CPA Exam Scheduling NASBA CPA Candidate Portal |
| Sample Questions: | Admission Test Financial-Accounting-Reporting Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized Prometric test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite for exam entry, but candidates must meet state-specific CPA licensure education requirements (typically 120–150 semester hours). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.aicpa-cima.com/cpa-exam |
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Assets and Liabilities Accounting | - Cash, receivables, and inventory - Fixed assets and intangible assets - Leases (ASC 842) - Liabilities and contingencies |
| Topic 2: Conceptual Framework and Financial Reporting | - FASB conceptual framework - Disclosure requirements - Financial statement presentation |
| Topic 3: Specialized Accounting Topics | - Accounting changes and error corrections - Pensions and post-employment benefits - Foreign currency transactions |
| Topic 4: Equity, Investments, and Business Combinations | - Stockholders' equity - Bonds and debt instruments - Business combinations and consolidations |
| Topic 5: Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting | - Governmental fund accounting - Not-for-profit financial reporting |
| Topic 6: Financial Statements and Transactions | - Income statement and comprehensive income - Balance sheet and statement of cash flows - Revenue recognition (ASC 606) |
The Financial-Accounting-Reporting exam, officially titled Certified Public Accountant (Financial Accounting & Reporting), is the qualifying exam for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, which sits at the Professional level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a Admission Test career path. It also connects to AUD, REG, BAR / ISC / TCP (CPA Evolution disciplines), so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The Financial-Accounting-Reporting exam gives you 57 (50 MCQs + 7 Task-Based Simulations) questions to complete within 240 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestSimulate's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for Admission Test Certified Public Accountant (Financial Accounting & Reporting) is 75 (scaled score), and the official registration fee is $238.15 USD (varies by jurisdiction). Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: No formal prerequisite for exam entry, but candidates must meet state-specific CPA licensure education requirements (typically 120–150 semester hours).. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the Financial-Accounting-Reporting exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Computer-based testing at authorized Prometric test centers. Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
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The current Admission Test Certified Public Accountant (Financial Accounting & Reporting) syllabus is organized into 6 exam domains. The first three are:
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On January 2, 1989, Union Co. purchased a machine for $264,000 and depreciated it by the straight-line method using an estimated useful life of eight years with no salvage value. On January 2, 1992, Union determined that the machine had a useful life of six years from the date of acquisition and will have a salvage value of $24,000. An accounting change was made in 1992 to reflect the additional data. The accumulated depreciation for this machine should have a balance at December 31, 1992, of:
Which of the following types of entities are required to report on business segments?
On August 31, 1992, Harvey Co. decided to change from the FIFO periodic inventory system to the weighted average periodic inventory system. Harvey is on a calendar year basis. The cumulative effect of the change is determined:
An inventory loss from a permanent market decline of $360,000 occurred in May 1989. Cox Co. appropriately recorded this loss in May 1989 after its March 31, 1989 quarterly report was issued. What amount of inventory loss should be reported in Cox's quarterly income statement for the three months ended June 30, 1989?
According to the FASB conceptual framework, which of the following is an essential characteristic of an asset?
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