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Getting Started
 


All UD students should read this page in full before starting their first study session. This page outlines how to get started with the:

CPAexcel Courseware
CPAexcel Message Center
Technical Support

CPAexcel Courseware


1
. Download and save the latest version of CPAexcel. Content and software updates will be released throughout the year. It is imperative that you have the latest version installed on your computer.

2. Install CPAexcel on your computer. If you are installing from a downloaded file, double-click the setup file and follow the instructions. CPAexcel may be used on more than one PC, however licenses are limited to one user.

3. Enter your serial number to unlock all of the CPAexcel content. This is the case sensitive alpha-numeric code you received via email when you purchased CPAexcel. You must be connected to the internet when you do this for the first time. You will be prompted by the program through this procedure.

4. Familiarize yourself with the CPAexcel courseware and key benefits by completing your first study module (15 - 30 minutes to complete):

a. Launch CPAexcel and click on Study Course > Regulation.

b. Click on the +/- icon to the left of "Ethics and professional and legal responsibilities" to expand/compact the Table of Contents.

c. Double click on Code of Professional Conduct. Read the study text. Select the +/- icon to expand/compact the study text. Click the diamond beside each study point once you have read it to mark your progress.

d. On the toolbar, select "PQ" to take the corresponding proficiency quiz. Retake as necessary to build a 90% score.

e. On the toolbar, select "EQ" to take a test using past AICPA exam questions. Retake as necessary to build a 90% score.

f. On the toolbar, click "FLASH" to review all examinable points from this section.

Congratulations - you have just completed your first CPAexcel study module!

5. Visit the CPAexcel Message Center for:

a. Customer Support - post your questions to our support desk and share study tips with other students.

b. Online Performance Reports - view your performance levels and how you compare to other CPAexcel students.

CPAexcel Guided Seminar Students

The CPAexcel Message Center is also where Guided Seminar students retrieve seminar assignments and access discussion groups. Your assignments will be posted online as well as sent to you by email. Each assignment follows the outline in the Table of Contents in your courseware. You study the text and work the problems off-line in the courseware installed on your computer. When you have completed each assignment you go on-line to upload your study scores. The Message Center is also the place where you post study-related questions and where professors provide replies to your questions daily. Before your first study session, please familiarize yourself with this system:

1. Go to the web-based CPAexcel Message Center and enter your username and password.
2. To retrieve your assignments:
  a. Click the Guided Seminar forum and select the topic titled "Announcement: Assignment #1".
   b. Follow the instructions to complete your assignment.
3. To post a content-related question to the seminar professor:
   a. Click the Guided Seminar forum.
  b. Click the "new topic " button and enter your question.
  c. Within 24 hours, a response from the seminar professor will be posted in the discussion group.
4. To post a technical question to the CPAexcel support staff:
  a. Click the forum titled "Support > Guided Seminars".
  b. Click the "Post Reply" button and enter your question.
  c. Within 1 business day, you will receive a response from our support staff.


Technical Support

The staff at CPAexcel is committed to supporting you. Should you require additional assistance, post your questions to the CPAexcel Message Center or contact us between 8 am - 5 pm Mountain Standard Time at 1.888.884.5669 or 1.928.204.1066.


Best wishes and welcome aboard!

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