Candidates must meet these requirements:
Visit https://okta.nasba.org/ to create a user account. You must first submit an Evaluation Application (Fee: $90.00) to be deemed eligible. You may then apply for one exam section per application (Fee: $344.80/application).
Eligible candidates will receive a Notice to Schedule (NTS) for each approved exam section. Your NTS will be valid for a limited amount of time, and you must take the exam section listed on the NTS within this time frame or you will lose those fees paid. All parts applied for must be taken within six months of the application date. The typical application processing time is six to eight weeks.
Note: Applicants must submit a Character Reference Form and a Social Security Number Certification Form along with the application. If required documentation is not received within 45 days of the submission date of the application, the application will be marked as incomplete.
The newest CPA Exam model requires 3 Core sections + 1 Discipline section of the test taker's choice.
The new discipline sections reflect three pillars of the CPA profession:
More information about the new sections, transition policy, score release timeline, and CPA Exam blueprints visit https://www.evolutionofcpa.org.
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After receiving a Notice to Schedule (NTS), set up a testing appointment as soon as possible. Tests must be scheduled at least five days in advance, and walk-ins are not allowed.
To schedule to sit for the CPA Exam, visit www.prometric.com/cpa or call (800) 580-9648.