Why use a CPA®* index
All CPA Program®* exams (except Singapore Taxation) are fully open book and are based on the official CPA Australia®* subject ‘Study Guide’. This means you can take the Study Guide into the exam, along with any additional printed material that might assist you such as our exam index.
A exam index allows CPA Program®* candidates to easily navigate the Study Guide during the exam in order to correctly answer questions. Identify the keywords or terms in the exam question and use your exam index to find the exact page this topic is covered in the Study Guide.
How to use an exam index during a CPA Program®* exam
The example below demonstrates how a CPA Program®* candidate might use an exam index to assist during a CPA Australia®* exam.
- Example Question:
Which of the following is not one of Porter’s fives forces.
a) New entrants
b) Alternative or substitute products
c) Customers
d) Technology - Candidate refers to their Exam Index and looks up keyword ‘Porter’s five forces’
- Candidate opens immediately to Page 77 in their official CPA Australia®* subject Study Guide and can confidently answer that ‘(d) Technology’ is not one of Porter’s fives forces.