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CPA Exam Overview
To become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), you must first pass the Uniform CPA Examination®.
The CPA Exam consists of four, four-hour sections: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Business Environment and Concepts (BEC), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) and Regulation (REG). You must pass all four sections within 18 months, earning a minimum score of 75 on each part.
Study the CPA Exam Blueprints to learn about the specific topics tested in each Exam section. Practice with the sample tests before your test day to learn about the Exam’s format and functionality.
CPA Exam Schedule
As of July 1, 2020, you can sit for the Exam anytime throughout the year. To apply for the Exam, visit NASBA’s CPA Central.
Visit the Score Release page to find out when you can expect to receive your scores.
Need answers? Our frequently asked questions (FAQs) cover all your questions about the CPA Exam.
CPA Exam Announcements
Updated CPA Exam Blueprints
Review the latest Blueprints, effective July 1, 2021.
CPA Exam Testing Coming to Nepal
Nepal will become the newest site for CPA Exam testing on December 1.
Middle East Candidates Gain Testing Options
Egypt and Jordan join other Middle East countries where the CPA Exam is offered.
Temporary testing in S. Korea; Expanded in Japan
To accommodate international testing during COVID-19, testing eligibility is expanded.
CPA Exam International Applicants
The testing and licensure process for international CPA candidates is the same as it is for U.S. candidates with a few exceptions. You must qualify to become a CPA candidate through a participating Board of Accountancy jurisdiction.
If you are an international accounting professional accredited by an accounting body that has a mutual recognition agreement with the U.S. accounting profession, you may be eligible to take the International Qualification Examination (IQEX).
CPA Exam Requirements
How do you become a CPA? Each licensing jurisdiction has its own eligibility requirements for education, experience and ethics. Check with your specific Board of Accountancy for more information.
2020 CPA Exam Pass Rates
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