CPA Professional Readiness

Sharpen your judgment and ethics for the CPA Professional Readiness module

Densmore’s CPA Professional Readiness resources help you refine your professional judgment, strategic thinking, and ethical decision-making.

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Develop the Essentials for the CPA Professional Readiness module

We built our Essentials course based on the CPA Professional Readiness exam blueprint. It’s designed to supplement your CPA Professional Readiness module, so you can strengthen your professional judgment and fine-tune your case writing skills to obtain your CPA designation.

  • Learn how to critically read the case, plan your response, manage your time, and debrief to learn
  • Understand how to improve your case writing approach with video walkthroughs
  • Sharpen your professional judgement, strategic thinking, and ethical decision-making skills
  • Select the right resource for you — the full Essentials course or a practice exam if you are tight on time

CPA Professional Readiness

The CPA Professional Readiness module will enhance your professional judgment, strategic thinking, and ethical decision-making skills. The CPA Professional Readiness exam is 3 hours with a 2-hour professional judgment / strategy case and a 1-hour ethical decision-making case. These cases are assessed on a pass/fail basis.

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The CPA Professional Readiness Essentials course and practice exam will be available for purchase in early September 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the new CPA Professional Program include a CFE-style exam?

The new CPA Professional Program will include three Professional Final Exams to test the competencies of candidates. Each Professional Final Exam will be taken after the related module is completed.

Can I work through Densmore’s Professional Readiness Essentials course at the same time as I am taking the CPA Professional Readiness module?

Yes, Densmore’s Professional Readiness Essentials course integrates the module requirements with Densmore’s course content to provide you with an integrated study plan to streamline your studies.

How does the CPA Professional Readiness module and exam differ from previous modules and exams?

The CPA Professional Readiness module and exam are less focused on technical rules and more focused on real-world ethical decision-making. The exam includes both a professional judgment and strategy case (120-minutes) and an ethical decision-making case (60 minutes). The exam is assessed holistically.

How long will I have access to Densmore’s PEP Module resources?

By default, access to the Densmore EDGE courses expires one year from the date of purchase. However, if you are still enrolled in the CPA Program, you can email us at info@densmorecpa.com to request an extension to your EDGE course at no charge. The stand-alone Densmore PEP Practice Exams expire on the date of the next CPA PEP Module exam, as they are intended for practice prior to writing the exam. Please see our full refund / extension policy here.