Assurance Exam Preparation

By Melissa Dorey & Lauren Hewson
Jun 29, 2026
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Building on the support we’ve been providing through Core 1 and Core 2, we’re excited to keep that momentum going into the Assurance module. 

First off, a big thank you to everyone who joined our recent Assurance Exam Prep webinars! Erin Marshall and Dayna Rogowski, two of our experienced facilitators, led the sessions and shared some helpful insights specific to Assurance. They walked through how the Assurance exam differs from what you’ve seen before, broke down the objective format, and showed how to approach outlining a case, all with the goal of helping you feel more prepared and confident going into the exam. 

If you weren’t able to make it, or just want a quick refresher, no problem. We’ve pulled together a set of short, practical video clips that highlight the key takeaways and strategies. You can find them on the CPAWSB YouTube Channel:
  1. Exam Blueprint
  2. Core Vs Assurance Similarities and Differences
  3. Objective Format Breakdown
  4. MCQ Example
  5. Outline an Assurance Case
This session, we also introduced Exam Prep for the Finance module and for Summer 2026 we’re proud to say that we expect to be able to offer Exam Prep sessions for every Core and Elective module! Watch your email for an invite!

About the Authors

Melissa Dorey is the Operations Lead, Learner Support at the CPA Western School of Business. She helps support candidates through their learner journey through the CPA Professional Education Program.

Lauren Hewson is Manager, Learner Initiatives and part of the Learner Support Team at CPAWSB. She works hard to design and implement programming that helps candidates succeed in the CPA certification program. Lauren is passionate about creating inclusive, data-informed learning experiences that empower learners to reach their goals.