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Important dates – Semester 2, 2022

CPA Australia important dates Semester 2, 2022 Semester 2 enrolment opens in June 2022 – which makes this semester a shorter duration than Semester 1. Many CPA candidates will also be working through end of financial year responsibilities in their professional role – so early planning on how you will approach your semester of study will

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Mid semester check in

Mid semester check in – Semester 1, 2022 It’s amazing to think that we’re almost at the halfway mark for Semester 1, 2022 of the CPA Australia program.  With the exam period commencing in April 2022, it is a good time to reflect on the progress of your study to date and to ensure you’ve

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CPA Scaled Score

CPA Scaled Score What is the CPA Scaled Score and what score do I need to pass my exam? Why are Scaled Scores used by CPA? Because CPA Australia uses multiple exams for each subject – it is necessary for scaled scores to be used to measure student performance. Scaled scores ensure fair and equivalent

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CPA results – Semester 2, 2020

CPA Results – Semester 2, 2020 A tough semester with online, proctored exams and digital whiteboards CPA Australia recently released the Exam Report for Semester 2, 2020. Despite the extra challenges presented by COVID-19 closing most testing centres and the transition to online exams, the results reflected similar trends to previous semesters. Key observations are

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Why Summary Notes are key to exam success

STUDY SHORTCUT – STUDY TIPS Why Summary Notes are key to exam success Shortcut Summary Notes will get you exam ready – fast! Summary notes serve two primary purposes in preparing for your exam. Firstly, notes are a critical study tools that can streamline and focus your learning and revision on the key areas of

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The Best Order to Complete your CPA

STUDY SHORTCUT – STUDY TIPS The Best Order to Complete your CPA Completing the CPA subjects in a clever order can contribute to your success Structuring your CPA Program in response to your commitments, career objectives and prior learning will set you up for success. At Study Shortcut, we agree with CPA Australia’s recommendation of

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