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What are the five steps of revenue recognition under ASC 606?

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(1) Identify the contract with a customer, (2) Identify performance obligations in the contract, (3) Determine the transaction price, (4) Allocate the transaction price to performance obligations, (5) Recognize revenue when/as each performance obligation is satisfied.

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Free flashcards for all four CPA exam sections. AICPA-aligned content covering financial accounting, auditing, tax regulation, and business concepts.

What are the best CPA exam flashcards?

The best CPA exam flashcards cover all four sections tested by the AICPA: (1) FAR - Financial Accounting and Reporting (GAAP, government accounting, consolidations), (2) AUD - Auditing and Attestation (audit procedures, ethics, reports), (3) REG - Regulation (federal taxation, business law, ethics), (4) BEC - Business Environment and Concepts (corporate governance, economics, IT). Each section requires a minimum score of 75 to pass.

Essential CPA Exam Topics by Section:

  • FAR: Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • FAR: Leases (ASC 842) & bonds
  • AUD: Audit risk & evidence
  • AUD: Internal control evaluation
  • REG: Individual & business taxation
  • REG: Entity selection & formation
  • BEC: COSO framework & IT controls
  • BEC: Cost accounting & variance

How to Create CPA Flashcards

Turn your CPA review course content into study-ready flashcards in 3 steps

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Upload Your Content

Record your Becker, Roger, Wiley, or Surgent CPA review lectures. Works with any review course or textbook.

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AI Generates Flashcards

Our AI identifies key concepts, journal entries, tax rules, and audit procedures. Creates AICPA-aligned cards automatically.

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Study & Pass

Review with spaced repetition or export to Anki/Quizlet. Achieve that 75 passing score on all four sections.

The Complete Guide to CPA Exam Flashcards

The Uniform CPA Examination, administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), is one of the most challenging professional certifications in business. With four comprehensive sections and a required passing score of 75 on each, effective study strategies are essential. Flashcards remain one of the most proven methods for mastering the vast content tested on the CPA exam.

Understanding the Four CPA Exam Sections

Before creating flashcards, understand what each section covers:

  • FAR (Financial Accounting and Reporting): The most content-heavy section covering GAAP, government accounting, nonprofit accounting, and consolidated financial statements
  • AUD (Auditing and Attestation): Audit procedures, professional responsibilities, ethics, and reporting standards per AICPA auditing standards
  • REG (Regulation): Federal taxation for individuals, businesses, and entities, plus business law and professional ethics
  • BEC (Business Environment and Concepts): Corporate governance, economics, financial management, IT, and operations management

CPA Exam Requirements

To sit for the CPA exam, candidates must meet educational requirements including the completion of 150 credit hours—typically a bachelor's degree plus an additional 30 credits. Most states require specific accounting and business course credits. After passing all four sections, candidates must complete state-specific experience requirements to obtain licensure.

Creating Effective CPA Flashcards

The CPA exam tests both conceptual understanding and application. Your flashcards should reflect this:

Definition card: "What is a deferred tax liability?" → "A liability arising when taxable income will exceed book income in future periods, creating future tax obligations. Common causes: accelerated tax depreciation, installment sales recognition."

Journal entry card: "Record bond issuance at premium" → "Dr. Cash (face + premium), Cr. Bonds Payable (face), Cr. Premium on Bonds Payable (premium). Premium amortized over bond life using effective interest method."

Application card: "When is an auditor's report modified?" → "Material misstatement or scope limitation. Qualified: material but not pervasive. Adverse: material and pervasive misstatement. Disclaimer: pervasive scope limitation."

Organizing Your CPA Flashcard Deck

  1. FAR Cards: Financial statements, revenue recognition, leases, bonds, equity, pensions, government/nonprofit (200-300 cards)
  2. AUD Cards: Audit risk, evidence, internal control, sampling, reports, ethics (150-200 cards)
  3. REG Cards: Individual tax, business tax, property transactions, entities, business law (150-200 cards)
  4. BEC Cards: Corporate governance, economics, cost accounting, IT, financial management (100-150 cards)

LectureScribe creates flashcards from your CPA review course lectures, capturing the specific topics and mnemonics your instructor emphasizes—essential for the task-based simulations that require deep application of concepts.

CPA Exam Flashcards FAQ

What are the best CPA exam flashcards?

The best CPA flashcards cover all four AICPA exam sections: FAR (financial accounting), AUD (auditing), REG (taxation and law), and BEC (business concepts). LectureScribe generates cards from your specific review course lectures.

How many flashcards do I need to pass the CPA exam?

To achieve the 75 passing score: FAR needs 200-300 cards, AUD needs 150-200, REG needs 150-200, and BEC needs 100-150. Total: 600-850 flashcards across all sections.

What is the hardest CPA exam section to study for?

FAR is generally considered the most difficult due to its breadth of content covering GAAP, government accounting, and nonprofit. However, difficulty varies by your background—tax professionals may find REG easier.

Can I create flashcards from Becker or other CPA review courses?

Yes! LectureScribe transcribes CPA review lectures from Becker, Roger, Wiley, Surgent, and others. It recognizes accounting terminology, journal entries, and creates cards automatically.

How long should I study with flashcards for the CPA exam?

Most candidates need 300-400 hours total study time. Use flashcards for 15-30 minutes daily with spaced repetition. Focus on high-weight topics from AICPA blueprints as exam day approaches.

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