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COMPUTERIZING THE UNIFORM CPA EXAM.


The process of computerizing the Uniform CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000.  Examination is underway. The joint AICPA/NASBA Computerization com·put·er·ize  
tr.v. com·put·er·ized, com·put·er·iz·ing, com·put·er·iz·es
1. To furnish with a computer or computer system.

2. To enter, process, or store (information) in a computer or system of computers.
 Implementation Committee has written,

"Briefing Paper #2:

Computerizing the Uniform CPA Examination--Issues, Strategies, and Policies: An Update," which outlines the CIC's value proposition for transitioning the CPA exam to a computer-based test, the testing process, security issues, cost considerations and policy-related recommendations. It also provides a timeframe for reaching the expected launch date of November November: see month.  2003.

CalCPA member and CIC CIC

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CIC Circulating immune complexes. See Immune complexes.
 Chair Bill Holder, underscores the need for CPAs to make their voices heard in the computerization process: "Input from this profession is a requirement for a successful transition to a computer-based CPA examination. No other group combines first-hand knowledge of entry-level CPA practice with a commitment to the public interest that spans more than 100 years."

The CIC seeks comments and suggestions from all CPAs. Briefing Paper #2 and the "Invitation to Respond" may be obtained at http://www.aicpa.org or by contacting Gregory Johnson Gregory Johnson may refer to:
  • Gregory B. Johnson (born 1951), musician, pianist, composer, band member of Cameo
  • Admiral Gregory G. Johnson, U.S. Navy, former Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe, and Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe, 2001-2004.
 at gjohnson@aicpa.org or (201) 938-3376.
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Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jun 1, 2001
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