Read the Uniform CPA Examination and review the CPA Examination tutorial offered at the American Institute of CPAs website, aicpa.org. It is important for you to be familiar with the format of the test before taking it.
Check the Content Specification Outlines (CSO), which break down each section of the test. Knowledge of the CSOs will help prevent any sweating on exam day.
Familiarize yourself with the Confidentiality and Break Policy Statement, which is a statement aspiring CPAs must sign on the day of the exam. It is a good idea to review the commitment before the examination.
Take plenty of sample tests. Your performance on the practice examinations will be the ultimate test of your readiness. Do not take the CPA exam until you are confident in your ability to do well on the test.