Wiley CPA Examination Review, Outlines and Study Guides, Vol. 1 by Patrick R. Delaney CPA, PhD Patrick R., O. Ray Whittington CPA, PhD O. Ray

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Wiley CPA Exam Review, 36th Edition 2009-2010

Volume 1: Outlines and Study Guides

• Covers all four sections of the CPA examination point by point

• Stresses important topical areas to study for each part

• Helps establish a self-study preparation program

• Divides exam into 45 manageable study units

• Provides an outline format supplemented by brief examples and illustrations

• Makes material easy to read, understand, and remember

• Includes timely, up-to-the-minute coverage for the computerized exam

• Explains step-by-step examples of the "solutions approach"

• Contains all current AICPA content requirements for all four sections of the exam

Volume 2: Problems and Solutions

• Offers selected problems from all four examination sections

• Contains rationale for correct or incorrect multiple-choice answers

• Covers the new simulation-style problems-offering more than 75 practice questions

• Details a "solutions approach" to each problem

• Updates unofficial answers to reflect current laws and standards

• Groups multiple-choice questions into topical categories within modules for easy cross-referencing

• Provides a sample examination for each of the four exam parts

The format and content of the CPA exam keeps changing—be prepared!

The 36th Edition of the Wiley CPA Review is revised and updated for the computerized exam. To help candidates prepare for the exam, this edition includes a substantial number of new simulation questions.Passing the CPA exam on your first attempt is possible! We'd like to help.

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Biography

Ray Whittington, PhD, CPA, CMA, CIA, is the dean of the College of Commerce at DePaul University. Prior to joining the faculty at DePaul, Professor Whittington was the Director of Accountancy at San Diego State University. From 1989 through 1991, he was the Director of Auditing Research for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and he previously was on the audit staff of KPMG. He previously served as a member of the Auditing Standards Board of the AICPA and as a member of the Accounting and Review Services Committee and the Board of Regents of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Professor Whittington has published numerous textbooks, articles, monographs, and continuing education courses.

Patrick R. Delaney, deceased, was the dedicated author and editor of the Wiley CPA Exam Review books for twenty years. He was the Arthur Andersen LLP Alumni Professor of Accountancy and Department Chair at Northern Illinois University. He received his PhD in Accountancy from the University of Illinois. He had public accounting experience with Arthur Andersen LLP and was coauthor of GAAP: Interpretation and Application, also published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. He served as Vice President and a member of the Illinois CPA Society’s Board of Directors, and was Chairman of its Accounting Principles Committee; was a past president of the Rockford Chapter, Institute of Management Accountants; and had served on numerous other professional committees. He was a member of the American Accounting Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Institute of Management Accountants. Professor Delaney was published inThe Accounting Review and was a recipient of the Illinois CPA Society’s Outstanding Educator Award, NIU’s Excellence in Teaching Award, and Lewis University’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. He was involved in NIU’s CPA Review Course as director and instructor.