BEC Exam format and content

The Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) Exam covers the following areas:

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20-30%

Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls and Business Processes

Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls and Business Processes

Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls and Business Processes

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15-25%

Economics

Economics

Economics

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10-20%

Financial Management

Financial Management

Financial Management

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15-25%

Information Technology

Information Technology

Information Technology

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15-25%

Operations Management

Operations Management

Operations Management

What's included

You may need support in this section’s content because of its wide range of topics. Becker CPA Business Exam Review provides expert CPA instructors, powerful practice tools, resources and support you need to prepare with confidence and pass BEC. The features include:

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CPA Exam Blueprint

Every part of our course maps back to the AICPA CPA Exam Blueprint, so you never have to worry about studying out-of-date concepts.

CPA Exam Blueprint

Every part of our course maps back to the AICPA CPA Exam Blueprint, so you never have to worry about studying out-of-date concepts.

CPA Exam Blueprint

Every part of our course maps back to the AICPA CPA Exam Blueprint, so you never have to worry about studying out-of-date concepts.

Unlimited practice tests

Simulated exams

2 simulated exams are included in the Business Exam Review, which mirror the CPA Exam in format, style, functionality, and time.

Simulated exams

2 simulated exams are included in the Business Exam Review, which mirror the CPA Exam in format, style, functionality, and time.

Simulated exams

2 simulated exams are included in the Business Exam Review, which mirror the CPA Exam in format, style, functionality, and time.

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Mini exams

3 mini exams are included to give you exam experiences earlier in the studying process and allow you to test your knowledge more frequently during your study journey in a real exam-like environment.

Mini exams

3 mini exams are included to give you exam experiences earlier in the studying process and allow you to test your knowledge more frequently during your study journey in a real exam-like environment.

Mini exams

3 mini exams are included to give you exam experiences earlier in the studying process and allow you to test your knowledge more frequently during your study journey in a real exam-like environment.

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SkillBuilder videos

Becker’s exclusive SkillBuilder videos offer step-by-step tips and strategies to guide you through the most difficult CPA Exam questions and task-based simulations

SkillBuilder videos

Becker’s exclusive SkillBuilder videos offer step-by-step tips and strategies to guide you through the most difficult CPA Exam questions and task-based simulations

SkillBuilder videos

Becker’s exclusive SkillBuilder videos offer step-by-step tips and strategies to guide you through the most difficult CPA Exam questions and task-based simulations

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ExamSolver

Provides more than 200 bite sized instructor-led step-by-step explanation videos to all of Becker’s task-based simulations and multiple-choice questions within the 3 BEC Mini Exams and 2 Simulated Exams.

ExamSolver

Provides more than 200 bite sized instructor-led step-by-step explanation videos to all of Becker’s task-based simulations and multiple-choice questions within the 3 BEC Mini Exams and 2 Simulated Exams.

ExamSolver

Provides more than 200 bite sized instructor-led step-by-step explanation videos to all of Becker’s task-based simulations and multiple-choice questions within the 3 BEC Mini Exams and 2 Simulated Exams.

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Adapt2U TechologyTM

Our coursework is customized specifically for you. Becker's exclusive Adapt2U Technology assesses what you already know and where you need the most help by testing your knowledge through unlimited practice tests.

Adapt2U TechologyTM

Our coursework is customized specifically for you. Becker's exclusive Adapt2U Technology assesses what you already know and where you need the most help by testing your knowledge through unlimited practice tests.

Adapt2U TechologyTM

Our coursework is customized specifically for you. Becker's exclusive Adapt2U Technology assesses what you already know and where you need the most help by testing your knowledge through unlimited practice tests.

Popular add ons 

Business Final Review
$199.00

Becker's Business Environment and Concepts Final Review complements your CPA Exam Review course, and it is designed to help you focus your study time during the final days leading up to your exam day. Only available until Dec. 15, 2023

Business supplemental multiple-choice questions

Covers key topics tested on the Business Exam including: corporate governance, economic concepts and analysis, financial management, operations management, and more.


Supplemental Multiple-Choice Questions are available to current Becker students. Course required for purchase. Current or former students, please log in to purchase. (Non-Refundable)

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Business Exam Review

$849.00

Get Exam Day ReadySM with Becker’s CPA Business (BEC) Exam Review. Get access to the best-in-class instructors, vast library of multiple choice and task-based simulation questions, Simulated Exams, SkillBuilder video solutions and more! All so you have even more resources to pass BEC before CPA Evolution. Access to the software is only available until Dec. 15, 2023


A CPA Single part course allows you to focus on one CPA section at a time, rather than purchasing and reviewing a full CPA Exam Review package.

Until 10/31/2023 at 11:59 pm CST, BEC single section is offered at 50% off regular price.   This promotion is not valid for cash or cash equivalent. No adjustments on previous purchases. This promotion is not available to students whose firm or organization pays for all or part of their purchase directly to Becker, or any students subject to a preferred provider arrangement Becker has with a third party. Offer not available in all areas.  

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