Academic Survey re: Computer-based CPA Exam

The AICPA, on behalf of the Education Task Force, has conducted research on the impact of the computer-based CPA Examination on accounting educators and educational institutions across the country. The study was conducted from May - June 2002 in two-parts: an online survey among a sample of 679 accounting department faculty and administrators; and a telephone survey including 150 in-depth telephone interviews among accounting department faculty and administrators.

The aim of the study was to:

• Understand the degree to which accounting faculty and accounting department administrators are aware of the planned changes to the Uniform CPA Exam.
• Evaluate the degree to which accounting programs at colleges and universities believe they are ready to participate in a computerized accounting exam.
• Assess the use of computers and online resources among accounting students in participating schools.
• Evaluate awareness of accounting faculty and administrators of plans to pre-test the Uniform CPA Exam at colleges and universities and assess their willingness to participate.

The aim of the study was to:

• Understand the degree to which accounting faculty and accounting department administrators are aware of the planned changes to the Uniform CPA Exam.
• Evaluate the degree to which accounting programs at colleges and universities believe they are ready to participate in a computerized accounting exam.
• Assess the use of computers and on-line resources among accounting students in participating schools.
• Evaluate awareness of accounting faculty and administrators of plans to pre-test the Uniform CPA Exam at colleges and universities and assess their willingness to participate.

To download a copy of the report's Executive Summary, click here. The complete survey report is also available. To download this PowerPoint document, click here.

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