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CLEP Financial Accounting (3 College Credits)

Covers U.S. GAAP conceptual framework, the accrual accounting cycle, income statement revenue/inventory recognition, balance sheet assets/liabilities/equity, and statement of cash flows.

Official College Board CLEP Content Domains & Weights

Domain 125% of Exam

General Accounting Principles, Cycle & Cash Flows

GAAP & Conceptual FrameworkDouble-Entry Accrual Cycle & AJEsStatement of Cash FlowsEthics & Internal Control
Domain 225% of Exam

Income Statement, Revenue & Inventory (COGS)

Revenue RecognitionFIFO, LIFO & Weighted-Average InventoryOperating Expenses & Net Income
Domain 340% of Exam

Balance Sheet: Assets, Liabilities & Equity

Cash, Bank Recs & Allowance for Credit LossesPP&E Depreciation & IntangiblesBonds, Notes Payable & Stockholders Equity
Domain 410% of Exam

Investments & Financial Statement Ratio Analysis

Liquidity, Solvency & Profitability RatiosDebt & Equity Investments

Official Exam Specifications

Official Exam Length75 Questions / 90 Mins
ACE Passing Scaled Score50 (Scale 20–80)
Open-Sit Registration Fee$93 ($0 DANTES Military)
Accepting Institutions2,900+ Accredited Colleges
Licensure Career Bridge

Mastering CLEP Financial Accounting builds direct foundational fluency for CPA FAR & CMA Part 1 Foundation while earning 3 college credits toward the 150-hour CPA bridge.