Trulaske College of Business partners with global accounting leader to launch new program to support CPA candidates

Nov. 8, 2024

The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business at the University of Missouri has announced a collaboration with Becker, a global leader in accounting exam preparation and professional education, to create the Becker Academy. This partnership creates a new series of courses designed to bridge key knowledge gaps in accounting and provide a strong foundation for individuals preparing for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

"We are thrilled to bring the first in a library of courses to market to help learners who are interested in pursuing their CPA license build a solid foundation to begin their CPA exam prep," said Ed Clark, president of Becker Professional Education. "We know that no two individuals learn the same - so our Becker Academy courses will remove any assumptions about what someone already knows and help each learner solidify their understanding of key concepts they need to understand to excel in their exam prep journey."

Combined research by Becker and the School of Accountancy at the Trulaske College of Business indicated that there are existing foundational knowledge gaps for many individuals who are beginning or have already begun CPA exam prep. The first Becker Academy course is focused on addressing those issues.

"Becker Academy will fill key gaps in foundational accounting knowledge essential for advanced learning, success and confidence among potential CPA candidates," said Vairam Arunachalam, Joseph A. Silvoso Distinguished Professor and associate dean for Partnerships & Engagement. "It will ensure that candidates are well-prepared to maximize their learning from Becker CPA Review - and to pass the CPA Exam with flying colors. We are tremendously excited by the potential for Becker Academy to strengthen the CPA talent pipeline."

Trulaske College of Business Dean Balaji Rajagopalan said the launch of Becker Academy heralds a new era of partnership between the School of Accountancy and Becker.

"We are confident that this collaboration will enhance the performance of CPA exam candidates worldwide," he said.

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