Basic Accounting Quiz
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Who is on the U.S. $500 bill?
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Teddy Roosevelt
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James K. Polk
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William McKinley
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William H. Taft
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The Basic Accounting Quiz assesses knowledge on historical figures on U. S. Currency, roles of major accounting firms, and changes in CPA exam structure. It See morehighlights the importance of IT and general business knowledge in accounting and reflects on how corporate scandals have influenced educational trends.
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What accounting firm counts the award ballots for the Academy Awards?
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Pricewaterhousecoopers
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Ernst & Young
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Kpmg
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Arthur Andersen
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A. Pricewaterhousecoopers -
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What does the new computer-based CPA exam have an increased emphasis on?
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Math Skills
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Science And Computer Programming
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Use Of Spreadsheets
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Information Technology And General Business Knowledge
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A. Information Technology And General Business Knowledge -
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Which is not one of the four main sections of the new CPA exam?
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Financial Markets
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Financial Accounting & Reporting
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Auditing & Attestation
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Regulation
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A. Financial Markets -
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What has recently increased the popularity of accounting programs in the Universities?
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Government Scandels
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Coverage Of Corporate Scandals
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Job Shortages
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New Fields In Accounting
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A. Coverage Of Corporate Scandals -
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According to an AICPA poll, how was an intern's "on the job" experience before graduation rated?
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10% Very Important
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41% Very Important
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78% Very Important
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33% Very Important
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A. 78% Very Important -
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As a new CPA your ability to land new opportunities will depend largely on how well you're able to?
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Use Network Of Contacts
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Work Very Quickly
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Work Long Hours
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Market Yourself
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A. Market Yourself -
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Which of the following is not a good idea in trying to gain an edge over other job candidates?
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Dress The Part
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Make Your Resume Stand Out
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Work With Recruiters
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Be Funny During The Interview
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A. Be Funny During The Interview -
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To join the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, which criteria must you meet?
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Certified To Practice
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Passed The CPA Exam
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All Of These Choices
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Paid All Dues
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A. All Of These Choices -
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What is "GAAP"?
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Greatly Accepted Accounting Principles
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Generally Accredited Accounting Principles
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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
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Generally Accepted Accounting Practices
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A. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles -
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Which section appears in the Code of Professional Conduct of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants?
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Principles
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Services
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Regulations
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Punishments
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A. Principles -
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In U.S. currency, what type of quarter was minted in 1931?
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None At All
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Standing Liberty
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Washington
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Barber
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A. None At All -
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How many one-cent pieces are in $50.00?
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500
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550
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5 Thousand
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50 Thousand
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A. 5 Thousand -
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Whose picture is on the $1,000 U.S. savings bond?
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George Washington
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Ben Franklin
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Thomas Jefferson
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Franklin Roosevelt
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A. Ben Franklin -
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As per a report from Booz Allen & Hamilton what is the value of winning the Best Picture Award in "incremental box office"?
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Exceeds $500 Million
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$5 Million
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Less Than $50 Million
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Exceeds $100 Million
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A. Exceeds $100 Million -
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How long does it take to do the CPA exam?
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2 Days
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1 Week
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1 Hour
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1 Day
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A. 2 Days -
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How long does it typically take to prepare for the CPA exam?
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2 Months
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4-5 Months
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3 Weeks
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1 Week
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A. 4-5 Months -
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Why does the FBI often hire CPAs?
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To Cross Train
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To Investigate White-Collar Crime
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To Work Undercover In Banks
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To Do Payroll
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A. To Investigate White-Collar Crime -
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