Wiley CPA exam review

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Wiley CPA exam review

O. Ray Whittington, Patrick R. Delaney

Wiley, c2008

35th ed., 2008-2009

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  • v. 1
  • v. 2

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Includes index

V. 1. Outlines and study guides -- v. 2. Problems and solutions

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Volume

v. 1 ISBN 9780470278932

Description

"Wiley CPA Exam review, 35th Edition 2008-2009: Volume 1 Outlines and Study Guides" covers all four sections of the CPA examination point by point. This guide stresses important topical areas to study for each part. It helps establish a self-study preparation program. It divides the exam into 45 manageable study units. It provides an outline format supplemented by brief examples and illustrations. It makes the material easy to read, understand, and remember. It includes timely, up-to-the-minute coverage for the computerized exam. It explains step-by-step examples of the 'solutions approach'. It contains all current AICPA content requirements for all four sections of the exam. "Volume 2 Problems and Solutions" offers selected problems from all four examination sections. It contains rationale for correct or incorrect multiple-choice answers. It covers the new simulation-style problems - offering more than 75 practice questions. It details a 'solutions approach' to each problem. It updates unofficial answers to reflect current laws and standards. It groups multiple-choice questions into topical categories within modules for easy cross-referencing. It provides a sample examination for each of the four exam parts. The computer-based CPA exam is here! Are you ready? The 35th Edition of the "Wiley CPA Exam Review" is revised and updated for the new computerized exam. To help candidates prepare for the new exam format, this edition includes a substantial number of the new simulation-type questions. Passing the CPA exam on your first attempt is possible! We'd like to help.

Table of Contents

1. BEGINNING YOUR CPA REVIEW PROGRAM. 2. EXAMINATION GRADING AND GRADER ORIENTATION. 3. THE SOLUTIONS APPROACH. 4. TAKING THE EXAMINATION. 5. AUDITING AND ATTESTATION. Engagement Planning, Obtaining an Understanding of the Client and Assessing Risks. Internal Control. Evidence. Reporting. Audit Sampling. Auditing with Technology. Outlines of Professional Standards. 6. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING. Basic Theory and Financial Reporting. A. Basic Concepts. B. Error Correction. C. Accounting Changes. D. Financial Statements. Inventory. Fixed Assets. Monetary Current Assets and Current Liabilities. Present Value. A. Fundamentals. B. Bonds. C. Debt Restructure. D. Pensions. E. Leases. Deferred Taxes. Stockholders' Equity. Investments. Statement of Cash Flows. Business Combinations and Consolidations. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. Miscellaneous. A. Personal Financial Statements. B. Interim Reporting. C. Segment Reporting. D. Partnership Accounting. E. Foreign Currency Translation. Governmental. Not-for-Profit. Outlines of Accounting Pronouncements. 7. REGULATION. 8. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND BUSINESS LAW. Professional Responsibilities. Federal Securities Acts. Contracts. Sales. Commercial Paper. Secured Transactions. Bankruptcy. Debtor-Creditor Relationships. Agency. Regulation of Employment and Environment. Property. Insurance. 9. FEDERAL TAXATION. Individual. Transactions in Property. Partnership. Corporate. Gift and Estate. 10. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND CONCEPTS. Business Structure. Information Technology. Economics and Strategy. Financial Management. Risk Management and Capital Budgeting. Performance Measures. Cost Measurement. Planning, Control, and Analysis. INDEX.
Volume

v. 2 ISBN 9780470278949

Description

"Wiley CPA Exam review, 35th Edition 2008-2009: Volume 1 Outlines and Study Guides" covers all four sections of the CPA examination point by point. It stresses important topical areas to study for each part. It helps establish a self-study preparation program. It divides exam into 45 manageable study units. It provides an outline format supplemented by brief examples and illustrations. It makes material easy to read, understand, and remember. It includes timely, up-to-the-minute coverage for the computerized exam. It explains step-by-step examples of the 'solutions approach'. It contains all current AICPA content requirements for all four sections of the exam. "Volume 2 Problems and Solutions" offers selected problems from all four examination sections. It contains rationale for correct or incorrect multiple-choice answers. It covers the new simulation-style problems - offering more than 75 practice questions. It details a 'solutions approach' to each problem. It updates unofficial answers to reflect current laws and standards. It groups multiple-choice questions into topical categories within modules for easy cross-referencing. It provides a sample examination for each of the four exam parts. The computer-based CPA exam is here! Are you ready? The 35th Edition of the "Wiley CPA Exam Review" is revised and updated for the new computerized exam. To help candidates prepare for the new exam format, this edition includes a substantial number of the new simulation-type questions. Passing the CPA exam on your first attempt is possible!

Table of Contents

1. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK. 2. AUDITING AND ATTESTATION. Engagement Planning, Obtaining an Understanding of the Client and Assessing Risks. Internal Control. Evidence. Reporting. Audit Sampling. Auditing with Technology. 3. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING. Basic Theory and Financial Reporting. A. Basic Concepts. B. Error Correction. C. Accounting Changes. D. Financial Statements. Inventory. Fixed Assets. Monetary Current Assets and Current Liabilities. Present Value. A. Fundamentals. B. Bonds. C. Debt Restructure. D. Pensions. E. Leases. Deferred Taxes. Stockholders' Equity. Investments. Statement of Cash Flows. Business Combinations and Consolidations. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. Miscellaneous. A. Personal Financial Statements. B. Interim Reporting. C. Segment Reporting. D. Partnership Accounting. E. Foreign Currency Translation. Governmental. Not-for-Profit. 4. REGULATION. 5. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND BUSINESS LAW. Professional Responsibilities. Federal Securities Acts. Contracts. Sales. Commercial Paper. Secured Transactions. Bankruptcy. Debtor-Creditor Relationships. Agency. Regulation of Employment and Environment. Property. Insurance. 6. FEDERAL TAXATION. Individual. Transactions in Property. Partnership. Corporate. Gift and Estate. 7. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND CONCEPTS. Business Structure. Information Technology. Economics and Strategy. Financial Management. Risk Management and Capital Budgeting. Performance Measures. Cost Measurement. Planning, Control, and Analysis APPENDIX A: SIMULATIONS. APPENDIX B: SAMPLE EXAMINATIONS. APPENDIX C: SAMPLE TESTLETS RELEASED FROM THE AICPA.
Volume

: set ISBN 9780470278956

Description

This set is totally updated for the new computerized CPA exam. Published annually, this comprehensive two-volume paperback reviews all four parts of the CPA exam. Many of the questions are taken directly from previous CPA exams, including new question formats. Volume I contains all study guides and outlines while Volume II contains all problem solutions. With 2,700 multiple choice questions and new simulation-style problems - offering more than 75 practice, these study guides provide all the information candidates need to master in order to pass the new computerized Uniform CPA Examination.It covers all requirements and divides the exam into 45 self-contained modules for flexible study. It includes new AICPA simulation questions. It offers nearly three times as many examples as other CPA exam study guides. Here is what's new in "Wiley CPA Review, 34th Edition, 2007-2008": coverage of new financial accounting standards, especially - Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments - an amendment of FASB, Statements No.1 33 and 140, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 157, Fair Value Measurements, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 159, Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - including an amendment of FASB, Statement No. 115; coverage of new auditing standards, especially: AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards Nos. 104 through 111, referred to collectively as the Risk Assessment Standards; and, Latest Public Company Accounting Oversight Board auditing standards.

Table of Contents

VOLUME 1.1. BEGINNING YOUR CPA REVIEW PROGRAM.2. EXAMINATION GRADING AND GRADER ORIENTATION.3. THE SOLUTIONS APPROACH.4. TAKING THE EXAMINATION.5. AUDITING AND ATTESTATION.Engagement Planning, Obtaining an Understanding of the Client and Assessing Risks.Internal Control.Evidence.Reporting.Audit Sampling.Auditing with Technology.Outlines of Professional Standards.6. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING.Basic Theory and Financial Reporting.A. Basic Concepts.B. Error Correction.C. Accounting Changes.D. Financial Statements.Inventory.Fixed Assets.Monetary Current Assets and Current Liabilities.Present Value.A. Fundamentals.B. Bonds.C. Debt Restructure.D. Pensions.E. Leases.Deferred Taxes.Stockholders' Equity.Investments.Statement of Cash Flows.Business Combinations and Consolidations.Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.Miscellaneous.A. Personal Financial Statements.B. Interim Reporting.C. Segment Reporting.D. Partnership Accounting.E. Foreign Currency Translation.Governmental.Not-for-Profit.Outlines of Accounting Pronouncements.7. REGULATION.8. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND BUSINESS LAW.Professional Responsibilities.Federal Securities Acts.Contracts.Sales.Commercial Paper.Secured Transactions.Bankruptcy.Debtor-Creditor Relationships.Agency.Regulation of Employment and Environment.Property.Insurance.9. FEDERAL TAXATION.Individual.Transactions in Property.Partnership.Corporate.Gift and Estate.10. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND CONCEPTS.Business Structure.Information Technology.Economics and Strategy.Financial Management.Risk Management and Capital Budgeting.Performance Measures.Cost Measurement.Planning, Control, and Analysis.INDEX.VOLUME 2.1. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK.2. AUDITING AND ATTESTATION.Engagement Planning, Obtaining an Understanding of the Client and Assessing Risks.Internal Control.Evidence.Reporting.Audit Sampling.Auditing with Technology.3. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING.Basic Theory and Financial Reporting.A. Basic Concepts.B. Error Correction.C. Accounting Changes.D. Financial Statements.Inventory.Fixed Assets.Monetary Current Assets and Current Liabilities.Present Value.A. Fundamentals.B. Bonds.C. Debt Restructure.D. Pensions.E. Leases.Deferred Taxes.Stockholders' Equity.Investments.Statement of Cash Flows.Business Combinations and Consolidations.Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.Miscellaneous.A. Personal Financial Statements.B. Interim Reporting.C. Segment Reporting.D. Partnership Accounting.E. Foreign Currency Translation.Governmental.Not-for-Profit.4. REGULATION.5. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND BUSINESS LAW.Professional Responsibilities.Federal Securities Acts.Contracts.Sales.Commercial Paper.Secured Transactions.Bankruptcy.Debtor-Creditor Relationships.Agency.Regulation of Employment and Environment.Property.Insurance.6. FEDERAL TAXATION.Individual.Transactions in Property.Partnership.Corporate.Gift and Estate.7. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND CONCEPTS.Business Structure.Information Technology.Economics and Strategy.Financial Management.Risk Management and Capital Budgeting.Performance Measures.Cost Measurement.Planning, Control, and Analysis PLAN 45 1227APPENDIX A: SIMULATIONS.APPENDIX B: SAMPLE EXAMINATIONS.APPENDIX C: SAMPLE TESTLETS RELEASED FROM THE AICPA.

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