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

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

From ARE Live by Black Spectacles

April 15, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

This episode features a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0, discussing key topics and study strategies.

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast 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 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

People in this episode

Guest: Chris Hopstock

Topics covered

  • Practice Management
  • ARE 5.0
  • mock exam
  • study strategies
  • independent contractor roles
  • firm responsibilities
  • tax implications
  • firm ownership structures
  • international practice expansion
  • payroll withholdings
  • publicly funded housing projects

Keywords

  • ARE Live
  • exam prep
  • architecture

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Products: ARE 5.0 exam prep

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