Eligibility depends on your state board of accountancy, but typical requirements include:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field

• 150 semester credit hours of education (some states allow candidates to sit with fewer hours initially)

• Completion of specific accounting and business courses

You must:

1. Verify eligibility with your state board

2. Submit your application and transcripts

3. Pay the exam fees

4. Receive your Notice to Schedule (NTS)

5. Schedule your exam at a Prometric Testing Center

For step-by-step guidance, text our support team — we’ll walk you through the entire application process.

The CPA Exam consists of four main sections:

1. AUD – Auditing and Attestation

2. FAR – Financial Accounting and Reporting

3. REG – Regulation

4. BEC – Business Environment and Concepts (or the new discipline exams under CPA Evolution: BAR, ISC, TCP)

Each section is 4 hours long and tests specific accounting and business skills.

• Each section is scored 0–99, with 75 as the passing score.

• Scores are based on a combination of multiple-choice questions, task-based simulations, and written communication tasks (for BEC).

• Each exam section is scored independently, so failing one section does not affect the others.

• AUD: ~50%

• FAR: ~45%

• REG: ~55%

• BEC/Disciplines: ~60%

Pass rates vary each quarter. Consistent study, practice, and strategy significantly increase your chances of passing.

Candidates must pass all four sections within 18 months of passing the first section. If you fail to complete within this timeframe, the first passed section expires, and you must retake it.

Yes. Some exam sections are offered at international Prometric testing centers. International candidates may also need to verify education credentials through NASBA’s International Evaluation Services (NIES).

Preparation requires:

• A structured study plan

• Use of CPA Exam prep tools like practice questions, blueprints, and simulations

• Regular mock exams under timed conditions

• Maintaining health and balance to avoid burnout

Our support team can help you create a personalized study strategy based on your schedule, strengths, and target sections.

Failing a section is common. Steps to recover include:

• Review your score report to identify weak areas

• Adjust your study plan and focus on weaker topics

• Retake the section as soon as your schedule allows

Most candidates pass on subsequent attempts with the right strategy.

• The CPA Exam is offered year-round in quarterly testing windows.

• You can retake a failed section as soon as your NTS and state rules allow.

• Spacing out your sections strategically helps manage study load and retention.

No. This website does not provide physical or downloadable study materials. Instead, we focus on informing candidates, guiding them to the right prep resources, and providing personalized support for all exam-related questions.