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Florida Contractors Business and Finance Exam Prep Services & Materials
All Florida State Contractor Applicants seeking CILB (Construction Industry Licensing Board) Licensure are required to take and pass the Florida Business and Finance exam.
We offer everything you need to pass the Florida Contractors Business and Finance exam! To prepare for the exam, you will need books and tabs as well as our exam prep course. We also offer the option to purchase pre-tabbed and highlighted books, saving you valuable hours of highlighting the information within the books yourself.
Florida Business and Finance Exam Prep Services & Materials
We know obtaining a contractor's license is a complicated process. We're here to simplify the process as much as possible - and with our proven-effective study techniques and proprietary study materials, we can help set you up for success in the exams.
What is on the Exam?
# of Questions | Minimum Passing Score | Time Allowed |
120 | 70% (84 questions) | 6.5 hours |
Areas of Examination:
Exam Content:
Content Area A: 11% - Establishing the Contracting Business
Determining the Business Organizational Structure, Developing the Business Plan, Establishing Relationships with Other Professionals, Acquiring Fixed Assets, Obtaining Insurance
Content Area B: 26% - Managing Administrative Duties
Developing the Business, Determining Outsourced Services, Business Overhead; Preparing Bids/Proposals, Purchasing Materials/Supplies, Preparing Invoices, Maintaining Insurance
Content Area C: 10% - Managing Trade Operations
Scheduling Trade Operations, Maintaining OSHA/Safety Records, Purchase/Order Materials and Supplies, Leasing/Purchasing Equipment, Managing Materials/Tools/Equipment
Content Area D: 32% - Conducting Accounting Functions
Managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Flow; Filing Tax Forms, Tracking Job Costs, Calculating Employee Payroll
Content Area E: 6% - Managing Human Resources
Hiring New Employees, Developing HR Policies & Procedures, Evaluating Employees
Content Area F: 15% - Complying with Government Regulations
Complying with State and Federal Laws & Regulations
What You'll Need to Prepare for the Exam
Exam Prep Course
The online pre-recorded content includes test-taking tips and tricks, highlighting instructions for important sections to familiarize yourself with from each book, and practice exam questions for each book.
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We offer the necessary references allowed into the exam. We also offer a pre-tabbed and highlighted version of the bundle already containing our permanent tabs and course curriculum highlights, saving you countless hours of tabbing and highlighting the books yourself.
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Our exam prep tabs help mark the commonly referenced sections of the books used in the exam. Don't waste time flipping through your books in the timed exam - our tabs help you to be able to quickly reference important material in your books and move on to the next question without wasting valuable time.
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Contractor Applicants are also required to meet other licensing requirements, including submitting a license application and passing a technical exam.
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