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Financial Accounting
CPA Exam 101
100

"CLA" is short the firm's formal name, which is?

CliftonLarsonAllen

100

The Form 1040 has been used since what year?

A. 1933

B. 1953

C. 1913

D. 1973

1913

100

CLA has five values that influences and defines our work culture and client service. Can you name two of these values?

Collaborative, curious, reliable, inclusive and transparent

100

Does GAAP require the accrual or cash basis of accounting?

Accrual 
100

The CPA exam consists of this many sections... 

4 sections

200

CLA has over 120 locations, which are divided into regions. How many regions does CLA have?

4 - Midwest, West, Sunbelt, and Northeast

200

Willful failure to pay taxes is called?

Tax evasion 

200

The CLA has 5 main service lines. Can you name two of these service lines?

Tax, Audit, Consulting & Outsourcing, Wealth Advisory, and Digital

200

What are the three branches of accounting?

Financial Accounting, Mangement Accounting and Cost Accounting 

200

In which state was the Certified Public Accountant certification founded?

New York

300

CLA is known for "keeping balance." What logo does CLA use to symbolize our value of "keeping balance"?

A bicycle 

300

On what day, were tax forms originally due?

March 1

300

CLA recently acquired a firm in 2024. What is the legacy name of the firm acquired by CLA?

Ronald Blue

300

What is a term used to explain how quickly a company can convert assets into cash?

Liquidity 

300

What CPA exam review course does CLA provide to committed campus hires at no cost?

Becker 

400

CLA often ranks for being one of the largest public accounting firms. What rank is CLA?

CLA is the 8th largest public accounting firm. 

400

This type of entity generally involves one founder and owner and is reported on schedules C of that individual's tax return.

Sole proprietor

400

When did CLA first create an office in the Atlanta area?

A. 2017

B. 2016

C. 2019

D. 2018


B. 2016

400

What are the 3 major types of assurance engagements public accounting firms offer to clients?

Audits, Reviews, and Compilations 

400

What are the 2 criteria for passing the exams?

1. You must pass all 4 parts within 18 months

2. You must earn a minimum of 75% on each part 

500

CLA was formed through the merger of two firms. What are the names of those two firms?

CliftonGunderson & LarsonAllen

500

What rap artist was quoted with the following line: "Only two things that scare me are God and the IRS." 

A) Dr. Dre

B) Snoop Dogg

C) Ice Cube

D) 50 Cent

E) Grandmaster B?

A) Dr. Dre

500

What is the name of CLA's CEO?

Jen Leary 

500

There are many types of financial statements. Can you name two?

Balance sheets, income statement, statement of income, statement of operations, cash flow statement, statement of equity, statement of comprehensive income. 

500

What year was the CPA established in law?

1896