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Studying for both the CPA and CFE exams

Candidates preparing for both the CPA and the CFE often work from separate textbooks, review packets and lecture slides. CPA and CFE flashcards made from that same material keep both sets of terms in one review routine instead of scattered across binders.

Flashcards generated from your PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages
Spaced repetition so weak cards come back more often
Separate decks for each exam section or fraud examination topic
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Example CPA and CFE flashcards

What are the five steps of revenue recognition under ASC 606?Identify the contract, identify the performance obligations, determine the transaction price, allocate the price to the obligations, and recognize revenue when each obligation is satisfied.

What are the three elements of the fraud triangle?Pressure, opportunity and rationalization. Fraud is more likely when all three are present at the same time.

What are the three main categories in the ACFE fraud tree?Asset misappropriation, corruption and financial statement fraud. Each category has its own subcategories and red flags.

What does Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act require?Management must assess the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, and auditors must attest to it for many public companies.

What does BEC stand for on the CPA exam?Business Environment and Concepts, which covers corporate governance, economics, and information technology.

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Cards from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of textbook pages. DeckOwl reads the text and turns it into flashcards.

Spaced repetition scheduling

Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know come back later, so review time goes to the material you are still learning.

Separate decks for each exam

Keep FAR, AUD, REG and BEC cards apart from fraud examination cards, so each review session stays focused on one exam.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the chapter PDFs, lecture slides or notes you already use for CPA or CFE prep.

Generate your flashcards

DeckOwl creates question and answer cards from the content. Check the deck and remove anything that does not match your course.

Study on a daily schedule

Review the due cards each day in short sessions. The spaced repetition schedule decides when each card returns.

For the CPA side, cards can cover the topics in each section, such as revenue recognition and the accounting standards behind it in FAR, audit procedures in AUD, tax rules in REG, and governance and economics in BEC. For the CFE side, cards can cover the fraud tree, the fraud triangle, legal concepts, and the investigation and prevention methods in your course notes.

Ready-made decks may not follow your study guide or your instructor's order, so generating cards from your own files usually fits better. Upload what you are actually reading and the deck will match it.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for the CPA exam?

There is no fixed number that works for everyone. Most candidates get better results from focused decks for one topic or chapter than from one very large deck, so generate cards per unit.

How should I study fraud examination topics for the CFE?

Use flashcards for definitions, red flags and the fraud tree, then practice applying them to short scenarios. Short daily reviews work better than long weekend sessions with spaced repetition.

Can I export my CPA and CFE flashcards?

Exporting is a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export and costs $39 a year or $7.99 a month.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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