Detailed Accounting Concepts List

The Detailed Accounting Concepts List is a resource tool for UIL Accounting contest preparation. It is intended to be an exhaustive listing of elementary accounting principles, vocabulary, theory, procedures, practices, etc. that could possibly be included on a UIL Accounting contest exam.  A sample page is available for viewing.

The tests written for the UIL Accounting contest are based on the Texas state-adopted High School First-Year Accounting textbooks. The last change in the state-adoption was for the school year 2017-18, and this product was updated at that time. Page numbers in the DACL will be approximate as there have been multiple editions by each publisher printed throughout the years.

For classroom teaching purposes, most teachers will use only one of these state-adopted textbooks. However, to thoroughly prepare students for UIL Accounting competition, you will want to also cover the content in the "other" state-adopted materials.

The DACL is structured as an index that helps you quickly 1) locate the theory item; 2) determine the location in one or more of the textbooks; and 3) determine the level of the contest in which it could be used. (The levels are district, region, state.)

Through these many years, coaches have already found the DACL to be a valuable tool. Perhaps this is why it is a "best seller."

(updated August 8, 2026)

LFCPA Practice Tests and Detailed Solutions

Practice Tests

LFCPA stands for LaVerne Funderburk, CPA and is meant to distinguish these practice tests from the actual UIL Accounting contest materials.

You may use the practice tests for classroom practice or for an invitational meet your school is hosting. 

Please order in ample time as all materials are shipped by regular postal service.  If expedited shipping is necessary, please e-mail me to make arrangements.

The basic FRAMEWORK of the UIL Accounting Concept List remains the same for this school year.  The importance of this statement is that prior year study materials written by LaVerne Funderburk continue to be useful for contest preparation for 2026-27.

Please scroll down if you are interested in a "Description of Practice Tests Available."

Detailed Solutions for Prior Year Tests Used in UIL Competitions

Detailed Solutions on the current Order Form include: District level 2021 through 2025; Regional level 2023 through 2025.

Detailed Solutions show how to solve the test questions. These booklets may even be used by students for study on their own.  The booklets will include solving strategies, warnings for common pitfalls, and detailed explanations using charts and T-accounts.  They each are designed to be helpful educational tools and so much more than simply a column of numbers explaining how to arrive at the answer in the key.  You will need to have your own copy of the actual test because the test questions are not repeated in the Detailed Solutions. 

Actual tests used in competition for years 2023 and earlier are available free AND IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT on THIS website in "Archived Exams."

If you would like to know when the 2026-27 study packets are ready, email LaVerne to be placed on the NOTIFICATION EMAIL LIST.

Description of Practice Tests Available 

2025 LFCPA STATE Practice Test:  Let's just spell this one out clearly...there are 71 questions covering state-level concepts and 9 questions covering region-level concepts.  This test should help gauge readiness for the state contest!

2026 LFCPA REGIONAL Practice Test:  This is a good review of region-level concepts in mostly "no-choice-numeric" answer format and an almost-empty worksheet that is actually fun to piece together.

2025 LFCPA REGIONAL Practice Test:  Do your students know how to solve region-level concepts?  This test will help you answer that question.  This test has about 90% region-level concepts with some new formats.

2026 LFCPA District Practice Test: This will sound like a broken record.  Out of 80 questions, 59 are "no choice numeric," so guessing is not an option.  This format is an excellent tool to gauge readiness for district competition.  This test won't be boring, and there are fun puzzles, too.

2025---Sorry, no LFCPA district practice test was written.  I have no real excuse.

2024 LFCPA District Practice Test:  One more time, here is a test that has a high percentage of questions requiring a "no choice numeric" answer, so there's not much room for guessing.  A wide range of district-level theory content is covered and includes a few fun puzzle groups!  

2023 LFCPA District Practice Test:  This test may top the list for highest percentage of questions requiring a "no choice numeric" answer, weighing in at 75%!  And did anyone mention PUZZLES?  This test will certainly gauge District readiness.  Make sure your calculator has a full battery charge.  

2022 LFCPA District Practice Test:  If you like puzzles, here's another exciting test.  Mostly number crunching, this practice test has 60% of the questions requiring a "no choice numeric" answer.  Are you ready for District Competition?  This test may help you decide. 

2021 LFCPA District Practice Test:  Mostly number crunching, this practice test has 70% of the questions requiring a "no choice numeric" answer, so guessing really isn't an option.  These puzzle problems will  also push you to use your time wisely.  If you have been practicing and you are well-prepared, you will say: "Now that was a fun test." 

(updated August 8, 2026)

Concept Builder--Accruals, Deferrals & Reversals

This packet begins with a detailed teaching narrative that explains cost theory, timing differences, the two types of accruals, the two types of deferrals, and reversing entries.  Throughout the narrative are valuable charts, journal entries, and summary exhibits.  Of special benefit is the Time Sheet for Accruals & Deferrals.  There are terms/definitions, helpful hints, exercises to test understanding, and typical problem formats from prior year state level exams.  It also has problems for students to work along with demonstrated solutions.  If you always seem to run out of time getting all state level concepts covered before state meet, this packet serves as an excellent "self-study" material or a thorough review.

(reviewed August 8, 2026)

Concept Builder--Plant Assets

The Concept Builder--Plant Assets packet begins with a bulleted listing of key points outlining the theory within the concept area (plant assets, depreciation, property tax, and disposal).  The next section shows how to do any math computations that are specific to the concept area (straight-line and declining-balance depreciation methods).  Finally, typical recurring problem formats from prior year contest materials are demonstrated.  Throughout the demonstrations are suggestions for problem-solving strategies, short-cuts to try, and pitfalls to avoid.  Problems are included for students to solve and solutions are provided.  An Updated Version of this packet was released in February 2026.   

(reviewed August 8, 2026)

How to Order

Your order MUST include BOTH of these:  1) completed Order Form from this website SEE BELOW, AND 2) your school district's Purchase Order document

As of October 6, 2016 my mailing address changed.  Current Mailing Address: PO Box 906, Joshua, TX 76058

Acceptable Methods:

• Scan/E-mail--Send BOTH of these:   1) completed Order Form from this website   AND   2) your school district's Purchase Order document

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• Prepay: Send your check (payment)  AND completed Order Form by mail or other delivery service

Shipping:  All materials are sent to you through the U.S. Postal Service.  If you require expedited shipping, please e-mail LaVerne in advance of your order to discuss delivery methods and additional shipping charges.

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