What’s included

A Free Diagnostic, Not Just Free Questions

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15 Questions + 2 Simulations

Exam-style multiple-choice questions and task-based simulations, spread across your section’s blueprint areas.

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Your Readiness by Area

For example: “Strong in Assessing Risk; needs work in Forming Conclusions and Reporting.”

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Full Explanations

See why each answer is right or wrong, for every question and simulation.

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Bonus Questions by Email

New practice questions in your inbox, including an extra task-based simulation.

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Start Your Free Readiness Check

Pick your CPA section. Each check has 15 questions and 2 task-based simulations, built on the current AICPA blueprint for that section.

No sign-up to start. You’ll enter your email at the end to see your results.

How it works

Your Readiness Check in 3 Steps

1

Pick Your Section

Choose AUD, FAR, REG, BAR, ISC or TCP and start immediately.

2

Answer 15 Questions + 2 Simulations

Work at your own pace. Most candidates finish in about 20 minutes.

3

See Your Results

Enter your email to see your score by blueprint area and explanations for every question and simulation, plus bonus questions in your inbox.

After your check

Your Score Shows Your Next Step

Every result points to a clear next move, so you never have to guess what to do with your study time.

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Who wrote the questions

Built by Dr. Sabine Charles

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Every question is written and reviewed by TAPA Institute under the direction of Dr. Sabine Charles (DBA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISM, CRMA), founder of TAPA Institute and an Adjunct Professor of Forensic Accounting, Auditing, and IT for Accountants. Since 2016, TAPA has coached 250+ professionals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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15 free questions + 2 simulations, about 20 minutes, no sign-up to start.

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Yes. No credit card is needed, and you can start right away.
No. Answer all 15 questions and 2 simulations first, then enter your email to see your results by blueprint area.
About 20 minutes for 15 questions and 2 simulations.
Yes. They’re aligned with the AICPA’s current CPA Exam Blueprint for all six sections.
Yes. Every question and simulation includes an explanation of why the correct answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Yes. Over the next two weeks, we’ll email you a few new practice questions every couple of days, including a task-based simulation.
Yes. Each section has its own readiness check.
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15 free questions and 2 simulations, your strengths and weaknesses by blueprint area, and full explanations.

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