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When is the exam administered?
CPA Exam Frequently Asked Questions
The exam is administered during two of every three months. For example, the exam is offered in January and February, March is a non-testing month. The four non-testing months are March, June, September and December.
How long will the application process take?
First time applicants should be prepared for the application process to take from four to eight weeks. Careful and accurate completion of applications, including timely submission of all information (transcripts) may speed up the process. Re-examination candidates can expect a shorter application period.
When should I start the exam application/registration process?
You should start the process as early as possible. The AICPA and Prometric recommend scheduling test dates 45 days prior to the date you wish to take your exam to ensure the best chance of receiving that date.
How do I schedule my exams?
Candidates can schedule their exams in one of three ways: on the Web at www.prometric.com/cpa, calling the Candidate Services Call Center at
1-800/580-9648, or calling your local test center directly.
Is the exam uniform?
Candidates will take different, but equivalent exams. Each exam will be drawn from a pool of test questions. The specifications of the questions will ensure that the results are comparable among students.
How is the exam graded? What is a passing score?
Grades on the exam range from 0 to 99 with a scaled 75 as the passing score.
When and how are candidates notified of their grades?
Scores are generally reported in the first month of the testing window following the one in which the candidate tested.
What is the time frame in which a candidate must pass all parts of the exam?
You must pass all four test sections of the exam within a rolling 18-month period, which begins on the date that the first test section passed is taken.