ABA Exam Preparation

Passing the ABA Exam

Learn the techniques that ABA Exam high scorers have used to pass the Accredited Business Accountant Exam. Download your copy.

ABA Prep Book

Written by an expert in the field of accountancy accreditation, NSA's ABA Prep Course is designed to help students and practitioners prepare for the ABA Comprehensive Examination for Accreditation in Accountancy. This book offers a comprehensive review of Financial Accounting and Financial Statement Preparation, Presentation and Reporting (Practice1) and Business Consulting Services, Taxation, Business Law and Ethics (Practice 2). It includes sample questions and answers after each section, as well as a home study examination covering the entire curriculum. The ACAT Prep Book is available at www.nsacct.org/bookstore.asp, Practice 1 and Practice 2 may be purchased separately or as a set.

ABA Study Guide

Preparing for the Accredited Business Accountant Exam can seem overwhelming. This Study Guide breaks down the ABA Prep Book into "bite-sized" chunks making studying easier. Click here for your copy.

Preview Exam

ACAT's 200-question self-study, self-graded Preview Exam mirrors in topic and question format ACAT's ABA exam. Use the Preview Exam to evaluate your knowledge level, determine which areas of the five topics you need to brush up on before you take the exam.

Pricing:
              $40 for the full exam (Practice 1 and Practice 2)
              $25 for 100-question Practice 1 only
              $25 for 100-question Practice 2 only  

Purchase:  Please click here for Order Form.

IRS Publications

IRS Highlights of Tax Changes
IRS Instructions for Form 1120-S
IRS Instructions for Form 2553
IRS Publication 17 – Your Federal Income Tax
IRS Publication 334 – Tax Guide for Small Business
IRS Publication 521 – Moving Expenses
IRS Publication 525 – Taxable and Nontaxable Income
IRS Publication 527 – Residential Rental Property
IRS Publication 535 – Business Expenses
IRS Publication 538 – Accounting Periods and Methods
IRS Publication 541 – Partnerships
IRS Publication 542 – Corporations
IRS Publication 553 – Highlights of 2005 Tax Changes
IRS Publication 600 – State and Local Sales Taxes
IRS Publication 925 – Passive Activity and At-Risk Rules
IRS Publication 970 – Tax Benefits for Education
IRS Publication 972 – Child Tax Credit
IRS Publication 3402 – Tax Issues for Limited Liability Companies
IRS Publication 4492 – Information for Taxpayers Affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma

ABA Prep Course: 2008 Tax Update

An essential part of the materials to study for the Accredited Business Accountant examination are the changes in tax laws made during 2008. NSA will begin including an updated version of the Taxation chapter shortly. Watch for the announcement.

Learning Resources

Many colleges and technical schools offer a credit course, called a Capstone Course, to prepare current students and recent graduates for the Comprehensive Examination. In addition, state affiliated organizations of NSA offer group review courses. Contact the ACAT national office to see if there are any review courses planned in your state.