CPA Exam Study Planner
Exams: May 27 - May 31, 2024
April 1 - April 7, 2024: Orientation and Planning
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April 1-2: Review syllabus and create study schedule.
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April 3-5: Gather study materials.
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April 6-7: Familiarize with exam format and requirements.
April 8 - April 21, 2024: Advance Financial Reporting
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Week 1 (April 8-14):
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Review conceptual frameworks and accounting standards.
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Study financial statement analysis and consolidation techniques.
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Practice problems and case studies on consolidation.
Week 2 (April 15-21):
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Dive into advanced topics like leases, financial instruments, and revenue recognition.
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Review special accounting areas such as pensions, taxes, and share-based payments.
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Practice past exam questions and mock exams.
April 22 - May 5, 2024: Strategic Corporate Finance
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Week 3 (April 22-28):
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Study financial strategy and capital budgeting techniques.
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Analyze risk management strategies and derivative instruments.
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Practice problems related to capital structure and dividend policy.
Week 4 (April 29 - May 5):
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Explore advanced topics such as mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and corporate
restructuring.
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Review corporate governance principles and ethical considerations.
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Practice case studies and analyze real-world financial scenarios.
May 6 - May 19, 2024: Strategic Performance Management
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Week 5 (May 6-12):
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Study performance measurement frameworks and balanced scorecard concepts.
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Analyze strategic planning and budgeting processes.
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Practice problems related to variance analysis and performance evaluation.
Week 6 (May 13-19):
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Dive into advanced topics such as activity-based costing and strategic pricing.
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Review performance management in service industries and multinational corporations.
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Practice integrated case studies and management decision-making scenarios.
May 20 - May 24, 2024: Audit Practice and Assurance Services
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Week 7 (May 20-24):
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Study audit planning and risk assessment procedures.
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Analyze internal control systems and audit evidence gathering techniques.
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Practice audit simulation exercises and review audit reports.