(July 5, 1999) The creator and coordinator of the University of Richmond CPA Examination Review Course, Hoyle has been an associate professor at the Robins School of Business since 1979. Between 15 and 20 percent of the individuals passing the CPA Exam in the state of Virginia each year have taken his review course. In this interview, Hoyle discusses how changes in the CPA exam affect the entire accounting industry.

	Track 1
Hoyle discusses his various roles in the accounting industry, from college professor to CPA exam review provider to textbook writer.

	Track 2
According to Hoyle, every CPA should be aware of changes in the CPA exam and the review market because they will affect the quality of the profession.

	Track 3
Hoyle lists some of the possible reasons why the CPA exam pass rate is so low, including long intervals between finishing school and taking the exam.

	Track 4
Hoyle explains how the organization of the CPA exam has changed in the last few years.

	Track 5
Hoyle discusses the switch to a non-disclosed CPA exam, which occurred about four year ago.

	Track 6
According to Hoyle, the CPA exam now requires candidates to demonstrate effective written communication skills.

	Track 7
Hoyle explains how advances in technology will affect the CPA exam review industry, and the exam itself.

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