Schedule and Sit for the CPA Exam

After receiving a Notice to Schedule (NTS), set up a testing appointment as soon as possible. The earlier you apply, the more likely you will get your preferred location, date, and time. Each NTS is valid for six months from the date issued. Tests must be schedule 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.

Personal Identification Requirements

Your name must appear in the same format on your application, NTS, and identification you bring to the testing center.
You are required to present two forms of identification. One must contain a recent photograph.
Each form of identification must have your signature and must not be expired.
If you do not present acceptable identification, you will not be allowed to take your examination.

Testing Dates

The CPA Exam is available five days a week during the first two months of each quarter and the 10th day of each blackout month (March, June, September, December).

CPA Exam Testing Windows

Testing Windows*
Jan. 1 - March 10
April 1 - June 10
July 1 - Sept. 10
Oct. 1 - Dec. 10

No Testing (Blackout Dates)
March 11 - 31
June 11 - 30
Sept. 11 - 30
Dec. 11 - 31

*Important Testing Window Updates

NASBA, AICPA, and Prometric have made the decision to invoke an emergency testing period to provide additional testing opportunities. As part of this procedure, the 2020 Q2 testing window will be extended from June 10, 2020, to June 30, 2020.

Continuous Testing for CPA Exam candidates will begin July 1, 2020. Under the new Continuous Testing model, candidates will have the ability to take the exam year-round, without restriction, other than waiting to receive scores from prior attempts of the same section or when there is a major change to the exam. Continuous Testing will replace the existing CPA Exam Testing Window model, which only permits candidates to test during designated time frames each calendar quarter.