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The Uniform CPA Examination protects the public interest by helping to ensure that only qualified individuals become licensed as U.S. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Individuals seeking to qualify as CPAs – the only licensed qualification in accounting – are required to pass the CPA Examination.
What's on the CPA Exam
Access the Exam's test content by visiting the Content / Skill Specification Outlines.
Passing Rates
Review 2012 cumulative pass rates broken down by Exam section and testing quarter. Pass rates for 2013 Q1 can also be viewed.
Tutorial and Sample Tests
Learn more about question types, access resources and take a sample test to prepare.

3E's + 1 = CPA 




The Uniform CPA Examination is one of the "Three E's" - Education, Examination and Experience - that constitute the requirements for CPA licensure. Of these three requirements, only the CPA Examination is uniform and accepted for CPA licensure by all U.S. jurisdictions.

Volunteer Opportunities 





The Board of Examiners (BOE), a senior AICPA committee, is currently accepting applications until May 15, 2013 for the 2013-2014 volunteer year, which begins October 2013. If you are interested in volunteering for the BOE or one of its committees- Content, State Board or Psychometric Oversight- please fill out an application, including your resume, on Volunteer Central. If you would like to learn about the positions that are opening in the 2014 volunteer year, please access our letter that outlines the skills and experience we are seeking. For any questions regarding volunteering at the AICPA, please contact VolunteerServices@aicpa.org.

Additional Resources

Learn more about becoming a CPA at This Way to CPA


Take an Inside Look at the CPA Exam with this interactive PDF.

Candidate Bulletin - Information for candidates outlining the Exam process.

Resources for Boards of Accountancy - The AICPA Examinations team has a number of resources available for boards of accountancy, such as presentations, materials and informational meetings. You may contact the AICPA Examinations Team for more information.

Receive benefits of AICPA membership, such as access to a community of accounting professionals, discounts, news and publications, while studying for the CPA Exam as a CPA Exam Candidate Affiliate.

International Administration 



Candidates wishing to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination in Bahrain, Brazil, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may now apply through one of the participating state boards of accountancy.

Citizens, permanent residents and long-term residents of Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordon and Yemen may sit for the Exam in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon and the UAE. Citizens and long term residents of Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Columbia may sit for the Exam in Brazil.

View or download the International CPA Exam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Information for Japanese candidates:
日本語- a guide on all the information needed to get started on the U.S. CPA exam.
 
Recent press releases on the International Program:

Contact Us 

AICPA Examinations Team 
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Ewing, NJ 08628
cpaexam@aicpa.org

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Nashville, TN 37219-2417
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