ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam 2026

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam and we'll cover topics related to managing independent contractor roles and firm responsibilities, understanding tax implications of firm ownership structures, evaluating risks and regulations for international practice expansion, identifying standard payroll withholdings for employees and developing work plans for publicly funded housing projects.

Timestamps: 4:55 - Question No. 1 12:17 - Question No. 2 22:53 - Question No. 3 29:05 - Question No. 4 35:39 - Question No. 5

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