CPA Exam — Auditing and Attestation (AUD) exam topics — the 4 content areas by weight
The CPA Exam — Auditing and Attestation (AUD) exam is built from 4 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. These weights are how PrepPass has organized the material, not a figure published by the exam authority.
Ethics, Professional Responsibilities and General Principles
20%Assessing Risk and Developing a Planned Response
30%Performing Further Procedures and Obtaining Evidence
35%Forming Conclusions and Reporting
15%Ready to test yourself?
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