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Rob Pfleghardt, Former CPA (1987–2024)
Founder of VoraPrep, 10 years at Price Waterhouse (1987–1997) auditing multinational corporate clients, and 27 years scaling and running his own 50-person financial systems consultancy (1997–2024). Author of comprehensive research studies auditing 29,129 professional certification questions across AICPA, IRS, IMA, IIA, ISACA, and CFP Board blueprints.
Citable Research Studies for Your Stories
Free to cite and republish with attribution to VoraPrep Research. Custom state or demographic slices available upon request.
CPA 150-Hour Rule & Education Requirements State-by-State
Comprehensive analysis of 55 U.S. jurisdictions tracking 120-to-sit vs 150-to-license rules and the accounting talent pipeline shortage.
Access Full Research ReportCISA 2024 Job Practice Reweighting: The 5-Domain Realignment
Domain-by-domain analysis of ISACA’s weighting restructuring, where points moved, and first-time IT auditor pass rate impact.
Access Full Research ReportCMA Exam Transition: Essay to Case-Based Questions (CBQs)
Analysis of ICMA’s September 2026 structural transition from traditional essays to computer-scored Case-Based Questions.
Access Full Research ReportThe Rise of Psychology of Financial Planning in the CFP Exam
Empirical review of CFP Board’s elevated Principal Knowledge Domain assessing behavioral finance and client psychology.
Access Full Research ReportCore Beat Coverage Areas
We provide specific statutory citations, passing mechanics, and real-world practitioner impact.
CPA Evolution & 150-Hour Rule Debate
Empirical data on candidate pass rates across FAR, AUD, REG, and the new disciplines (BAR, ISC, TCP). Legislative state tracking on 120-hour vs 150-hour licensing.
IRS Enrolled Agent Rules & Tax Legislation
Analysis of IRS Circular 230 representation compliance, BOI reporting friction, and SEE exam difficulty trends under new tax provisions.
Internal Audit & Corporate Governance (GIAS)
Practical commentary on IIA 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards, audit committee scrutiny, and ESG/cyber assurance readiness.
SOC 2, ITGC & Cybersecurity Auditing (CISA)
Technical insights on ISACA 2024 Job Practice shifts, physical hardware eavesdropping risks, and AI governance audit standards.
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