ACCT 6291 - Professional Accounting – Financial FAR CPA Review - 2

Q: What is the purpose of ACCT 6291 Professional Accounting – Financial FAR CPA Review?

The course enhances professional accounting knowledge for strong performance on the Uniform CPA Exam and prepares students for an accounting career.

Q: What topics are covered in the FAR exam preparation?

Coverage includes conceptual framework, standards and financial reporting, financial statement accounts, specific transactions and disclosures, and specialized areas such as state and local government and not-for-profit accounting.

Q: How are attendance and test results weighted in the course grading?

Attendance in live sessions accounts for 40%, while proctored testlets account for 45% and the remainder is based on the CPA exam mock performance using MCQ and TBS components.

Sep 2, 2026

Uploaded by James

ACCT 6291 is an integrated capstone course designed to strengthen professional accounting knowledge for the Uniform CPA Exam and support preparation for a future accounting career. The course focuses on the FAR exam, including the conceptual framework, standards, standard setting, and financial reporting; detailed coverage of financial statement accounts; recognition, measurement, valuation, presentation, and disclosures for specific transactions and events; and specialized topics such as state and local government accounting and not-for-profit accounting and reporting. Instruction includes face-to-face delivery and structured weekly work.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages10

Reading Time25 min

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Course Overview

Course Description and Capstone Purpose

Student Learning Objectives / Outcomes

Instruction and Requirements

Instructional Mode

Expectations and Attendance

Course Pre-requisites

Assessments and Grading

Attendance Weight

Proctored Testlets and Mock Exam Scoring

Schedule (8 Weeks)

March–May 2026 Course Calendar

| Course Number/
Course Name Subtitle:
Credit Hr | ACCT 6291
Professional Accounting – Financial FAR CPA Review
2 | | --- | --- | | Instructor Information | | | Name Kathy Zolton
Phone: 972-883-5927 (better to email)
Email: [kathy.zolton@utdallas.edu](kathy.zolton@utdallas.edu)
[Office Hours:](Office Hours: Reach out via MS Teams or email)[ Reach out via MS Teams or email](Office Hours: Reach out via MS Teams or email)
Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions | | | 1. Have applied for and been accepted to take the CPA Exam
2. To maximize success in the course and on the CPA Exam you must have successfully completed the following courses:
a. Intermediate Accounting I & II
b. Advanced Financial Reporting and/or Government and Not-for-profit
Course Description: | | | This is an integrated capstone course to enhance your knowledge in Professional Accounting. It is strategically designed to help you achieve maximize results on the uniform CPA Exam and prepare you foryour professional career in Accounting.
Student Learning Objectives / Outcomes: | | | To amplify and boost your knowledge in the following areas of the FAR exam.
􀀁 Conceptual Framework, Standards, Standard Setting and Financial Reporting
􀀁 Financial Statement Accounts: Recognition, Measurement, Valuation, Calculation, Presentation and Disclosures
􀀁 Specific Transactions, Events and Disclosures: Recognition, Measurement, Valuation, Calculation, Presentation and Disclosures
􀀁 State and Local Government Accounting and Reporting
􀀁 Not-for-profit Accounting and Reporting | | | Instructional Mode | The course will be taught face-to-face. Instructor and students meet according to the schedule. | | --- | --- | | Course Platform | Classes will not be streamed or recorded. Students will be able to access Gleim instructor videos within the Gleim CPA Review product | | Expectations | This is an intense exam preparation course. Weekly assignment and signification preparation is necessary. Students are expected to follow the course schedule to best prepare them to be successful on the CPA Exam. Students are expected to attend all classes live. Any exceptions should be communicated prior to the semester. See note regarding asynchronous. | |
Attendance in live class session (approx. 3% per class) | 40% | | --- | --- | | Proctored Testlets (3 testlets) | 45% | | at 1 CPA exam CPA Exam | | | Score Earned On CPA Mock Exam 1 *50% from MCQ and 50% from TBS | | Points | | --- | --- | --- | | 75+ | | = 100 points | | 60-74 | | = 80 points | | 40-64 | | = 60 points | | 30-44 | | = 40 points | | < 30 | | = 0 points | | FARReview-Spring26-2nd8weeks | | | | | March, April, May2026 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | | March | | | | | | | | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | | Week1 | CLASS\#1 | | CLASS\#2 | | | | | | SU1-Financial Statements
SU2- Income Statement Items | | | | | | | 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | Week2 | CLASS\#3 | | CLASS\#4 | TESTLET\#1-SU1,2,3 | | | | | SU3-SECReportingandOthertopics SU4-Cash&Investments | | | | | | | April | | | | | | | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | | Week3 | CLASS\#5 | | CLASS\#6 | | | | | | SU13-Consolidated Fin Reptg/ FSA SU5-Receivables | | | | | | | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | | Week4 | CLASS\#7 | | CLASS\#8 | TESTLET\#2-SU 4,13, 5,6 (&cumulative) | | | | | SU6- Inventories
SU7-PPE | | | | | | | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | | Week5 | CLASS\#9 | | CLASS\#10 | | | | | | SU8-Finite Lived Intangibles SU9-Payables&Taxes | | | | | | | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 | 2 | | Week6 | CLASS\#11 | | CLASS\#12 | | | | | | SU10-Noncurrent Liabilities
SU11-LesseeAccountingContungenciesandWarranties | | | TESTLET\#3-SU 7,8,9,10,11 (&cumulative) | | | | May | | | | | | | | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | | Week7 | C

FAQs

What is the purpose of ACCT 6291 Professional Accounting – Financial FAR CPA Review?

The course enhances professional accounting knowledge for strong performance on the Uniform CPA Exam and prepares students for an accounting career.

What topics are covered in the FAR exam preparation?

Coverage includes conceptual framework, standards and financial reporting, financial statement accounts, specific transactions and disclosures, and specialized areas such as state and local government and not-for-profit accounting.

How are attendance and test results weighted in the course grading?

Attendance in live sessions accounts for 40%, while proctored testlets account for 45% and the remainder is based on the CPA exam mock performance using MCQ and TBS components.

Sep 2, 2026

Uploaded by James