# CPA prep mapped to the AICPA Blueprint, not a textbook's table of contents.

2024 Evolution CPA study plans. AUD, FAR, REG (Core) + BAR, ISC, TCP (Discipline). Works with Becker, Wiley, Gleim, Surgent. AICPA Blueprint-aligned.

Canonical URL: https://exclam.ai/cpa/

For CPA candidates (2024 Evolution)

· Updated August 2026

The AICPA Blueprints are the **most detailed public exam spec on the planet**, ~570 representative tasks across 6 sections. Upload your Becker, Wiley/UWorld, Gleim, or Surgent notes and exclam.ai turns them into a fully guided study plan with adaptive flashcards and practice quizzes.

[See Core + Discipline](https://exclam.ai/cpa/index.md#structure)

Works with Becker · Wiley/UWorld · Gleim · Surgent · Your own notes

## Core + Discipline structure

The 2024 Evolution CPA exam: every candidate passes 3 Core sections plus 1 Discipline section of their choice. Same license, different specialization.

### Core (all candidates take)

[AUD Auditing and Attestation 4 areas · ~120 hours · ~10 weeks Study plan](https://exclam.ai/cpa/aud/index.md)

[FAR Financial Accounting and Reporting 3 areas · ~180 hours · ~14 weeks Study plan](https://exclam.ai/cpa/far/index.md)

[REG Regulation 5 areas · ~140 hours · ~12 weeks Study plan](https://exclam.ai/cpa/reg/index.md)

### Discipline (pick one)

Every candidate picks exactly one Discipline based on career direction. All three lead to the same CPA license.

[BAR Business Analysis and Reporting 3 areas · ~150 hours · ~12 weeks Study plan](https://exclam.ai/cpa/bar/index.md)

[ISC Information Systems and Controls 3 areas · ~130 hours · ~10 weeks Study plan](https://exclam.ai/cpa/isc/index.md)

[TCP Tax Compliance and Planning 3 areas · ~130 hours · ~10 weeks Study plan](https://exclam.ai/cpa/tcp/index.md)

AICPA Blueprints

## The richest public exam spec on the planet

AICPA publishes detailed Blueprints for every CPA section as free public PDFs. Each Blueprint includes:

### Section → Area → Group → Topic → Representative Task

Every Blueprint maps to a 5-level hierarchy ending in ~570 total representative tasks across all 6 sections. Each task is tagged with a Bloom's skill level (Remembering/Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation).

### Skill-level distribution per section

The Blueprint specifies what percentage of each section tests each Bloom's level. FAR and BAR are Application and Analysis heavy. AUD has the most Evaluation-level questions (judgment). ISC is Remembering-heavy (fact-based IT content).

### Completely free from AICPA

Download every Blueprint PDF at [aicpa-cima.com](https://www.aicpa-cima.com/). No login, no payment. AICPA publishes them for candidate orientation.

### exclam.ai maps your study to Blueprint tasks

Upload your prep materials and exclam.ai generates flashcards and practice questions tagged to specific Blueprint tasks. You can drill by task, area, section, or skill level.

## How exclam.ai studies CPA

Step 1

### Upload your CPA review content

Drop in your Becker lecture notes, Wiley/UWorld session summaries, Gleim chapter notes, or your own study PDFs. exclam.ai parses them into structured content mapped to AICPA Blueprint tasks.

Step 2

### Get flashcards, quizzes, TBS drills

AI flashcards weighted by Blueprint task. Multiple-choice practice by area. Task-based simulation frameworks aligned to the real exam structure. All generated from your uploaded content.

Step 3

### Plan adapts across 30-month window

Taking FAR first? Then AUD? Then REG? Then BAR? exclam.ai tracks mastery across the full 30-month window. FSRS spaced repetition re-surfaces weak areas. Weak sections get more drill time.

## Build your CPA section study plan

Pick the timeline that matches your testing window. exclam.ai spreads roughly 150 hours for a single section across the AICPA Blueprint areas — coverage, then review, then mocks — and recomputes the schedule as you change the plan length. Most candidates take 3-6 months between sections.

Plan length

6 weeks8 weeks12 weeks16 weeks20 weeks

12 weeks · ~13h/week

### Approximate milestones

12 weeks

CoverageMonths 1–2

1. Financial Reporting~wk 3
2. Select Balance Sheet Accounts~wk 5
3. Select Transactions~wk 7

ReviewMonths 2–3

Mock examsMonth 3

Examend of Month 3

#### Your full plan · 12 weeks to exam day

12 weeks · ~13h/week

CoverageReviewMocks· chips show the task mix for that week; buffer days are the planned rest

##### September 2026

1. Wk 1Sep 28 – Oct 4Financial ReportingCoverageReadQuizFlashcards30–40%5 study · 2 buffer

##### October 2026

1. Wk 2Oct 5 – Oct 11Financial ReportingCoverageReadQuizFlashcards30–40%5 study · 2 buffer
2. Wk 3Oct 12 – Oct 18Financial ReportingCoverageReadQuizFlashcards30–40%5 study · 2 buffer
3. Wk 4Oct 19 – Oct 25Select Balance Sheet AccountsCoverageReadQuizFlashcards30–40%5 study · 2 buffer
4. Wk 5Oct 26 – Nov 1Select Balance Sheet AccountsCoverageReadQuizFlashcards30–40%5 study · 2 buffer

##### November 2026

1. Wk 6Nov 2 – Nov 8Select TransactionsCoverageReadQuizFlashcards25–35%5 study · 2 buffer
2. Wk 7Nov 9 – Nov 15Select TransactionsCoverageReadQuizFlashcards25–35%5 study · 2 buffer
3. Wk 8Nov 16 – Nov 22ReviewReviewQuizFlashcards5 study · 2 buffer
4. Wk 9Nov 23 – Nov 29ReviewReviewQuizFlashcards5 study · 2 buffer
5. Wk 10Nov 30 – Dec 6ReviewReviewQuizFlashcards5 study · 2 buffer

##### December 2026

1. Wk 11Dec 7 – Dec 13MocksMocksQuizFlashcards5 study · 2 buffer
2. Wk 12Dec 14 – Dec 20MocksMocksQuizFlashcards5 study · 2 buffer

Exam daySun, Dec 20, 2026End of week 12

### Your CPA activity tracker

A visual preview of how exclam.ai turns your CPA plan into daily area coverage, MCQ drilling, TBS, flashcard, review, and mock streaks. Pick a plan length to see the schedule adapt.

Effort earned today

3/ 5

Active days

24

To exam

12weeks

Best day

8EP

Total study time

15h

Avg / study day

38 min

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Sample activity — your own streaks, study time, and module milestones appear here once you upload.

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Every module dated to your exam, with quizzes and FSRS flashcards generated from your own materials.

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## Week-by-week area schedule (FAR example)

Your CPA section plan walks the AICPA Blueprint areas module-by-module. We use FAR's 4 areas below as the canonical example — section-specific schedules sit on each CPA section page ([FAR](https://exclam.ai/cpa/far/index.md), [AUD](https://exclam.ai/cpa/aud/index.md), [REG](https://exclam.ai/cpa/reg/index.md), and the Discipline sections). Heavier-weight areas get more weeks; lighter ones may pair into a single week.

Module 1 of 3

Weeks 1–3

Blueprint weight 30–40%

### Financial Reporting

Preparation and presentation of financial statements for business enterprises, not-for-profits, and governmental entities. Conceptual framework and disclosures. Build flashcards covering every learning objective and quiz yourself before moving to the next module.

Module 2 of 3

Weeks 4–5

Blueprint weight 30–40%

### Select Balance Sheet Accounts

Measurement and reporting of specific balance sheet items including cash, receivables, inventory, PP&E, intangibles, investments, liabilities, and equity. Build flashcards covering every learning objective and quiz yourself before moving to the next module.

Module 3 of 3

Weeks 6–7

Blueprint weight 25–35%

### Select Transactions

Accounting for specific transactions and events including revenue recognition, share-based compensation, income taxes, business combinations, and derivatives. Build flashcards covering every learning objective and quiz yourself before moving to the next module.

Phase: Review

Weeks 8–10

### Review

Weak-topic drilling. exclam.ai surfaces topics where you underperformed during coverage and re-quizzes them. Daily FSRS flashcard reps across all 3 topics to prevent decay. Start doing timed question batches focused on the heaviest-weight sections.

Phase: Mocks

Weeks 11–12

### Mocks

Full-length CPA practice exams under timed conditions. Target one mock every 3–5 days. Same-day error review: for every question you miss, re-derive the solution from scratch. Taper in the final 3 days — light flashcards only.

## CPA study questions

What is exclam.ai for CPA?

exclam.ai is an AI study system for the 2024 Evolution CPA exam. Upload your Becker, Wiley/UWorld, Gleim, or Surgent notes and exclam.ai turns them into adaptive flashcards, practice quizzes, and a weekly study plan aligned to the AICPA Blueprints.

What is the 2024 CPA Evolution structure?

All candidates take 3 Core sections (AUD, FAR, REG) plus 1 Discipline section of their choice (BAR, ISC, or TCP). The new 30-month credit window starts when you pass your first section. The AICPA Blueprints for each section are free public PDFs with task-level detail across ~570 representative tasks.

Which Discipline should I pick: BAR, ISC, or TCP?

BAR if you liked FAR and want deeper financial reporting. ISC for IT audit or tech advisory paths. TCP for tax careers. Pick based on your career direction, not perceived difficulty. All three are viable paths to licensure.

Does exclam.ai replace Becker or Wiley?

No. exclam.ai works alongside your chosen review course. You keep Becker, Wiley/UWorld, Gleim, or Surgent — exclam.ai is the planning and flashcard layer. Upload your session notes and exclam.ai turns them into FSRS-scheduled reviews and task-level practice.

What's new in the 2026 AICPA Blueprints?

The 2026 Blueprints (effective January 2026) are the latest update since the 2024 Evolution launch. Minor content adjustments for evolving standards (ASC 842 leases, newer FASB updates, updated tax thresholds). The core Section structure (Core + Discipline) and skill-level distribution remain the same.

How does the 30-month credit window work?

Starting in 2024, candidates have 30 months from the date they pass their first section to pass all four sections (up from 18 months). The clock starts when you receive your first pass score — not when you schedule. If you pass AUD in March 2026, you have until September 2028 to pass the other three.

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