What calculator can I take into the CPA exam?
You can take any calculator in to your exam, including a scientific calculator or a financial calculator, as long as it does not have any data storage or recording functions, and its primary purpose is a calculator.
CPA Australia will not provide you with a list of appropriate models, because there are so many to choose from. So, there is little point in contacting them or posting a question in the Ask the Expert forum.
Is my calculator for my CPA exam appropriate?
There is a simple test: Can you do all the calculations that you have found throughout the study guide?
If the answer is yes – then, the calculator will be adequate. If not, then we’d recommend you invest in an appropriate calculator.
An onscreen scientific calculator is provided to you in your exam.
You can buy a reasonable scientific calculator for under $30.
Here is an example of different types:
http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/c/office-supplies/calculators
