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AICPA FAR Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | AICPA / NASBA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CPA Exam – Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) |
| Exam Number: | CPA-FAR |
| Related Certifications: | CPA Audit (AUD) CPA Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) CPA Regulation (REG) |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Task-Based Simulations (TBS), Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 50–60 MCQs + Task-Based Simulations (TBS) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 18 months (credit window after passing) |
| Exam Price: | USD 250–300 per section (varies by jurisdiction) |
| Passing Score: | 75 (on a 0–99 scaled score) |
| Recommended Training: | Becker CPA Review (FAR Course) AICPA Official CPA Exam Resources |
| Exam Registration: | NASBA CPA Exam Services AICPA CPA Exam Blueprints |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Prometric test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite to sit for FAR, but CPA licensure generally requires 150 semester hours of education and state-specific eligibility requirements. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/article/cpa-exam-blueprints |
AICPA FAR Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-Profit (NFP) Accounting | 10–15% | - Revenue and contribution recognition - NFP financial statements |
| Conceptual Framework, Standard-Setting, and Financial Reporting | 25–35% | - Conceptual framework and GAAP hierarchy - Disclosure requirements - Financial statement presentation |
| Select Financial Statement Accounts | 30–40% | - Consolidations and business combinations - Pensions and post-employment benefits - Revenue recognition (ASC 606) - Equity, EPS, and share-based payments - Leases (ASC 842) |
| State and Local Government Accounting | 20–25% | - Budgetary accounting - Modified accrual vs full accrual accounting - Fund accounting and governmental financial statements |
FAR Exam — Frequently Asked Questions
The FAR exam is a AICPA certification exam that validates the skills defined in the AICPA CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting syllabus above. It forms part of these credential paths: CPA Audit (AUD), CPA Regulation (REG), CPA Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR). In an economy where certified skills carry growing weight, this credential is one of the clearest ways to demonstrate professional capability in 2026. PassExamDumps prepares you with 165 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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You pass the AICPA CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting exam at 75 (on a 0–99 scaled score), and registration costs USD 250–300 per section (varies by jurisdiction). Since retakes cost the full fee again, repeated simulation runs with the PassExamDumps engines are the economical way to confirm readiness first.
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No formal prerequisite to sit for FAR, but CPA licensure generally requires 150 semester hours of education and state-specific eligibility requirements. Requirements are revised from time to time, so verify the latest on the official AICPA exam page before scheduling.
The AICPA CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting exam consists of Approximately 50–60 MCQs + Task-Based Simulations (TBS) within 240 minutes. The PassExamDumps simulation test runs under the same conditions, so you can get accustomed to the atmosphere and work out any pacing habits before they cost you points.
Per the official outline, the AICPA CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting exam covers 4 domains, led by Select Financial Statement Accounts (30–40%), Not-for-Profit (NFP) Accounting (10–15%), and Conceptual Framework, Standard-Setting, and Financial Reporting (25–35%). The complete list appears in the topics section above; the 165 practice questions at PassExamDumps span every domain.
AICPA CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting Sample Questions:
Several sources of GAAP consulted by an auditor are in conflict as to the application of an accounting
principle. Which of the following should the auditor consider the most authoritative?
- A. FASB Technical Bulletins.
- B. AICPA Technical Practice Aids.
- C. FASB Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts.
- D. AICPA Accounting Interpretations.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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According to the FASB conceptual framework, which of the following attributes would not be used to
measure inventory?
- A. Replacement cost.
- B. Historical cost.
- C. Net realizable value.
- D. Present value of future cash flows.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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What is the underlying concept that supports the immediate recognition of a contingent loss?
- A. Consistency.
- B. Substance over form.
- C. Matching.
- D. Conservatism.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the inputs that can be used to measure fair
value?
I. Level I inputs are the most reliable fair value measurements and Level III inputs are the least reliable.
II. Level I measurements are quoted prices in active markets for identical or similar assets or liabilities.
III. A fair value measurement based on management assumptions only (no market data) would not be
acceptable per GAAP.
IV. The level in the fair value hierarchy of a fair value measurement is determined by the level of the
highest level significant input.
- A. II, III, IV.
- B. I, II, III, IV.
- C. I, II, IV.
- D. I only.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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In Baer Food Co.'s 1990 single-step income statement, the section titled "Revenues" consisted of the
following:
In the revenues section of its 1990 income statement, Baer Food should have reported total revenues of:
- A. $216,300
- B. $215,400
- C. $203,700
- D. $201,900
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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