CPA (FAR taster) (Certified Public Accountant — FAR taster (AICPA)) — Free Online Mock Test
Quick 30-question taster of the CPA FAR section from the curated FAR bank. For the full exam-day format (50 MCQ + 7 TBS, 2 testlets), take "CPA FAR". · Official language: English.
CPA (FAR taster) exam at a glance
CPA (FAR taster) full-length mock tests
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CPA (FAR taster) key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | AICPA & NASBA (licensure by individual State Boards of Accountancy) |
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| Official website | aicpa-cima.com ↗ |
| Mode | The US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — the licence to practise public accounting in the United States (audit and attest, tax and advisory). The exam is developed by the AICPA with NASBA, while licensure is granted by state boards. Under the 2024 CPA Evolution model it uses a Core-plus-Discipline structure. |
| Frequency | Offered year-round by appointment via Prometric under continuous testing. |
| Scoring & marking | Candidates pass 4 sections — the 3 Core sections (Auditing and Attestation, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Taxation and Regulation) plus 1 Discipline of their choice (Business Analysis and Reporting, Information Systems and Controls, or Tax Compliance and Planning). Each section is 4 hours, with multiple-choice questions and task-based simulations across five testlets. Scores are scaled from 0 to 99, and the passing score is 75 for every section. |
| Score validity | The CPA licence is maintained through Continuing Professional Education (CPE), with hour and ethics requirements set by each state board. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for CPA (FAR taster)?
Requirements are set by each State Board of Accountancy and vary by jurisdiction: broadly a bachelor’s degree and 150 semester credit hours for licensure (some states allow sitting at 120 hours), plus a work-experience requirement (commonly about one year under a licensed CPA).
Last verified July 2026 against AICPA — CPA Evolution & exam, NASBA — Maintaining a licence. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CPA (FAR taster) section breakdown
The CPA (FAR taster) mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting (30 Q taster)
CPA (FAR taster) scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CPA (FAR taster) has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CPA FAR taster (pass 75%).
How CPA (FAR taster) is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Tools available during the CPA (FAR taster) exam
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Calculator
Wrexa Edge renders these tools inside the mock test exactly as they appear on the real CPA (FAR taster) exam — same shortcuts, same behaviour.
CPA (FAR taster) time strategy
With 30 questions in 60 minutes, you have about 120 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting (30 Q taster)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CPA (FAR taster) topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CPA (FAR taster), the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting (30 Q taster)
- FAR — Financial Statements · 4
- FAR — Cash Flows · 3
- FAR — Investments · 3
- FAR — Consolidation · 2
- FAR — Leases · 2
- FAR — Governmental Accounting · 2
- FAR — Framework · 2
- FAR — Revenue · 2
CPA (FAR taster) difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Quick 30-question taster of the CPA FAR section from the curated FAR bank. For the full exam-day format (50 MCQ + 7 TBS, 2 testlets), take "CPA FAR". · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CPA (FAR taster) bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CPA (FAR taster)
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what CPA (FAR taster) really tests
The US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the licence to practise public accounting in the United States, developed by the AICPA with NASBA and licensed by state boards. Under the 2024 CPA Evolution model, candidates pass three Core sections (Auditing and Attestation, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Taxation and Regulation) plus one Discipline of their choice (Business Analysis and Reporting, Information Systems and Controls, or Tax Compliance and Planning). Each 4-hour section mixes multiple-choice questions and task-based simulations, scored 0–99 with a passing score of 75. Licensure generally requires 150 credit hours and experience, set by each state board.
Preparation tips
- Choose your Discipline early — BAR, ISC or TCP — and plan section order.
- Check your state board’s credit-hour and experience rules.
- Practise task-based simulations, not just multiple-choice.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating 75 as a raw percentage — it is a scaled score.
- Overlooking state-specific licensure requirements beyond passing the exam.
CPA (FAR taster) study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- 3 Core (AUD, FAR, REG) + 1 Discipline
- Check your state board rules
- 4 hours per section, pass at 75
- Financial accounting and reporting
- Auditing and attestation
- Taxation and regulation
- Choose BAR, ISC or TCP
- MCQs and task-based simulations
- Full-length timed practice
Where CPA (FAR taster) can take you
A strong CPA (FAR taster) result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Audit, tax & finance leadership
Best books & official prep for CPA (FAR taster)
- CPA Exam Blueprints — AICPA
- CPA review courses — Various (Becker, Wiley, etc.)
Official practice: Study the official AICPA CPA Exam Blueprints and a review course covering the 3 Core sections and a chosen Discipline; each section passes at 75 on the 0–99 scale.
Previous-year papers: The AICPA publishes sample tests and blueprints; review providers supply extensive practice question banks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CPA (FAR taster) exam pattern?
- Certified Public Accountant — FAR taster (AICPA) contains 30 questions across 1 section: FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting (30 Q taster). Total duration is 60 minutes (about 120 seconds per question).
- Does CPA (FAR taster) have negative marking?
- No — CPA (FAR taster) has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CPA (FAR taster) scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. CPA FAR taster (pass 75%).
- How can I practise CPA (FAR taster) online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CPA (FAR taster) mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CPA (FAR taster)?
- CPA (FAR taster) is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Quick 30-question taster of the CPA FAR section from the curated FAR bank. For the full exam-day format (50 MCQ + 7 TBS, 2 testlets), take "CPA FAR". · Official language: English.
- How long is the CPA (FAR taster) exam?
- CPA (FAR taster) runs for 60 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CPA (FAR taster)?
- CPA (FAR taster) is split into: FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting (30 Q taster). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Quick 30-question taster of the CPA FAR section from the curated FAR bank. For the full exam-day format (50 MCQ + 7 TBS, 2 testlets), take "CPA FAR". · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CPA (FAR taster)?
- On-screen scientific calculator (matches the real exam interface).
- Is the CPA (FAR taster) test adaptive?
- No — CPA (FAR taster) is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CPA (FAR taster) mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CPA (FAR taster) variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 1500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CPA (FAR taster) test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CPA (FAR taster) test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CPA (FAR taster) previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CPA (FAR taster) mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 30-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CPA (FAR taster) mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CPA (FAR taster) mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CPA (FAR taster) mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CPA (FAR taster) mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CPA (FAR taster) syllabus?
- The CPA (FAR taster) syllabus maps to its 1 section: FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting (30 Q taster). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CPA (FAR taster)?
- Requirements are set by each State Board of Accountancy and vary by jurisdiction: broadly a bachelor’s degree and 150 semester credit hours for licensure (some states allow sitting at 120 hours), plus a work-experience requirement (commonly about one year under a licensed CPA). Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CPA (FAR taster) practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CPA (FAR taster) exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CPA (FAR taster) exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free CPA (FAR taster) mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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