Perceptions of computer-based testing: A focus on the CFM examination

Journal of Accounting Education

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 265-284

  Peterson, Bonita K ^a   Reider, Barbara P ^b  

^a MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA   (United States)

Author keywords

Accounting certification; CFM exam; Computer based testing

Indexed keywords

EID: 0036401156     PISSN: 07485751     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0748-5751(02)00015-5     Document Type: Article

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