CONTENT SPECIFICATION
The outline portions of the content specifications identify the extent of the technical content to be tested on each of the four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination.The outlines list the areas,groups,and topics to be tested in the following manner:
Auditing and Attestation(AUD) | I.Auditing and Attestation:Engagement Acceptance and Understanding the Assignment(12% - 16%) II.Auditing and Attestation:Understanding the Entity and Its Environment(including Internal Control)(16% - 20%) III.Auditing and Attestation:Performing Audit Procedures and Evaluating Evidence (16% - 20%) IV.Auditing and Attestation:Evaluating Audit Findings,Communications,and Reporting(16% - 20%) V.Accounting and Review Services Engagements(12% - 16%) VI.Professional Responsibilities(16% - 20%) |
Financial Accounting and Reporting(FAR) | I.Conceptual Framework,Standards, Standard Setting,and Presentation of Financial Statements(17% - 23%) II.Financial Statement Accounts:Recognition,Measurement, Valuation,Calculation,Presentation,and Disclosures(27% - 33%) III.Specific Transactions,Events and Disclosures:Recognition,Measurement, Valuation,Calculation,Presentation,and Disclosures(27% - 33%) IV.Governmental Accounting and Reporting (8% - 12%) V.Not-for-Profit(Nongovernmental) Accounting and Reporting(8% - 12%) |
Regulation(REG) | I.Ethics,Professional,and Legal Responsibilities(15% -19%) II.Business Law(17% - 21%) III.Federal Tax Process,Procedures,Accounting,and Planning(11% - 15%) IV.Federal Taxation of Property Transactions(12% - 16%) V.Federal Taxation of Individuals(13% - 19%) VI.Federal Taxation of Entities(18% - 24%) |
Business Environment and Concepts(BEC) | I.Corporate Governance(16% - 20%) II.Economic Concepts and Analysis(16% - 20%) III.Financial Management(19% - 23%) IV.Information Systems and Communications(15% - 19%) V.Strategic Planning(10% – 14%) VI.Operations Management(12% - 16%) |