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Exam
Taking and passing the CPA Exam requires time, effort, and dedication. But success is well within reach for well-prepared exam candidates.
Understanding the Exam
About the Exam
Review the Uniform CPA Examination Candidate Guide for more information about the exam content and the examination process.
About Applying
The exam is the same worldwide, but requirements to sit for it vary across each state. First, determine which state or jurisdiction you will become licensed in, then apply directly through its board of accountancy to determine if you are eligible to take the exam. After your application is received and accepted, you'll be issued a Notice to Schedule (NTS) that allows you to schedule your first section.
About Preparing
Ultimately, how you prepare is up to you, but there are resources to help. You can access free materials like the CPA Exam Blueprints and tutorial and sample tests on the AICPA website. You may also want to check out the AICPA’s digital CPA Exam booklet for more information on what it takes to become a CPA.
More about the Exam
To become a licensed CPA, you must pass the CPA Exam: a computer-based exam, which includes four separate sections totaling 16-hour of assessment.
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