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Since the first CPA exam was taken in 1896, many things about the test have changed. One thing hasn’t, however. The CPA exam is hard. Really hard. About half of all CPA candidates fail the first time.

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MACOMB, IL - -Western Illinois University's accountancy department, in combination with CPAexcel, will offer a certified public accountant (CPA) review course this winter and spring on Friday evenings ...