Important dates to remember if you plan to take the BEC Exam in 2023

If you are presently preparing for the CPA Exam or intend to begin your preparations before the conclusion of 2023, it is highly recommended to prioritize your efforts on successfully completing the Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) Exam, as the new CPA Exam is set to launch on January 10, 2024.

Let’s understand the significance of taking and passing the BEC in 2023.

Under the upcoming CPA Development, the Exam will be replaced in 2024 by three fresh Discipline sections as part of the new CPA Exam’s Core-Plus-Discipline model. To meet the requirements, candidates need to pass one Discipline exam in addition to the three Core Exams. However, many candidates might prefer to avoid the uncertainty associated with these new sections. The advantage is that if you take and pass the BEC Exam by December 15, 2023 (the last testing date in 2023), you will be exempt from having to take one of the new, more advanced Discipline sections in 2024.

Another reason to complete Exam in 2023 is that, according to numerous students, BEC Exam is considered the least challenging among the current exam sections.

Also in 2024, the new Discipline sections will have limited testing availability, with only one month per quarter dedicated to testing for each section.

The BEC exam covers the concepts and skills related to the business environment, including financial management, information technology, and economics. The test format is made up of multiple-choice questions, task-based simulations, and written communication tasks.

Key dates to remember when scheduling the BEC Exam in the year 2023

Recently, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) published the precise dates for applying and testing for the BEC section during the latter half of 2023.

Key Dates:

4 Aug 2023	Deadline for first-time international candidates (for BEC or any other exam section) to apply with NIES to complete the international evaluation report
1 Oct 2023	Deadline for first-time BEC candidates to apply for a Notice to Sit (NTS)
12 Nov 2023	Deadline for BEC re-exam candidates (or those pre-approved for a prior NTS any section) to apply for an NTS
15 Dec 2023	Last day to take and pass BEC in 2023 to avoid taking one of the new Discipline sections

For candidates testing in states with a Board of Accountancy not utilizing CPAES, the final application deadline for first-time or re-exam BEC sections may vary. Each state board will establish its specific deadline, and these details will be made available on NASBA’s website as they are released.

The deadline to apply for a BEC NTS in Texas, as determined by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy is 15 Sept, 2023.

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Here are some tips for candidates appearing for the BEC exam in 2023:

• Understand the Exam Format: Familiarize yourself with the structure of the BEC section.
• Review Content and Syllabus: Thoroughly review the BEC syllabus and understand the topics covered in the exam.
• Practice Time Management: Practice solving questions within the time constraints to improve your speed.
• Review Writing Skills: BEC includes written communication tasks. Improve your writing skills, including proper grammar, sentence structure, and clarity of expression.
• Focus on Conceptual Understanding: Don’t just memorize information; aim to understand the underlying concepts and principles.
• Take Mock Exams: Simulate the exam experience by taking full-length mock exams.

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