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Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination

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CPA CPA Exam License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Phase 1: Core Section FoundationsYou are here

Sequence AUD, FAR, and REG study blocks with blueprint-based domain tracking.

240
hours
2

Phase 2: Discipline Specialization

Deep-focus on BAR, ISC, or TCP based on your role and strengths.

70
hours
3

Phase 3: Simulation Mastery

Practice task-based simulations and research-style prompts under timed constraints.

70
hours
4

Phase 4: Final Section-by-Section Review

Run targeted weak-area sprints before each Prometric sitting.

40
hours
Estimated total study time
420 hours
That's about 42 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CPA Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Set by each jurisdiction (e.g., DC exam eligibility includes 120 semester hours and specified accounting/business law coursework)
Experience
Licensure experience requirements are jurisdiction-specific and separate from exam admission
Additional Requirements
  • Apply through a selected jurisdiction and obtain Notice to Schedule (NTS)
  • Pass three core sections plus one discipline section
  • Complete all four passed sections within jurisdiction credit-expiration policy

CPA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-18 months for most candidates depending on section order and testing windows

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Under continuous testing, failed sections can be retaken after score release by submitting a new section application/NTS and paying new fees.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeAbout $390 per section under NASBA's 2026 recommended schedule (jurisdictions may set their own)
Application FeeJurisdiction-set application and education-evaluation fees (commonly around $100-$200 total, varies by board)
Total Estimated CostRoughly $1,560 in exam fees for four sections (4 x ~$390), plus jurisdiction application/evaluation fees
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The official pass rate is AICPA section pass rates (2026 Q1): AUD 47.80%, FAR 43.46%, REG 66.65%, BAR 41.30%, ISC 66.79%, TCP 79.28%. Our students do better.

200 Practice Questions

Cross-section drills covering core + discipline-style CPA item formats.

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What You'll Study

36 chapters covering everything you need to pass

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Chapter 1: CPA Exam Structure and Licensure Rules

3 sections

2

Chapter 2: CPA Scoring, Interface, and Exam Strategy

4 sections

3

Chapter 3: AUD Ethics, Independence, and Engagement Acceptance

4 sections

4

Chapter 4: AUD Risk Assessment, Controls, and Evidence

4 sections

5

Chapter 21: AUD Sampling, Analytics, and Accounting Estimates

4 sections

6

Chapter 22: AUD Integrated Audits, IT Controls, and SOC Reliance

4 sections

7

Chapter 5: AUD Reporting, Attestation, and Review Engagements

4 sections

8

Chapter 36: AUD Workbook - From Risk to Report

4 sections

9

Chapter 6: FAR Financial Statements and Reporting Framework

4 sections

10

Chapter 7: FAR Balance Sheet Accounts and Rollforwards

4 sections

11

Chapter 8: FAR Selected Transactions and Measurement Models

4 sections

12

Chapter 32: FAR Revenue, Leases, and Income Taxes Deep Dive

4 sections

13

Chapter 31: FAR Financial Instruments, Fair Value, and Derivatives

4 sections

14

Chapter 24: FAR Consolidations, Equity Method, and Intercompany Workpapers

4 sections

15

Chapter 9: FAR Governmental Accounting and Fund Reporting

4 sections

16

Chapter 23: FAR Not-for-Profit and Special Reporting Topics

4 sections

17

Chapter 37: FAR Workbook - Journal Entries, Rollforwards, and Reconciliations

4 sections

18

Chapter 10: REG Tax Procedure, Ethics, and Business Law

4 sections

19

Chapter 11: REG Individual Federal Tax Workflows

4 sections

20

Chapter 12: REG Property Transactions and Entity Taxation

4 sections

21

Chapter 25: REG Entity Choice, Basis, and Owner Tax Consequences

4 sections

22

Chapter 26: REG Property Tax, Character, and Deferral Transactions

4 sections

23

Chapter 33: REG Trusts, Estates, Gifts, and Exempt Organizations

4 sections

24

Chapter 38: REG Workbook - Tax Return Schedules and Basis Workpapers

4 sections

25

Chapter 13: BAR Business Analysis, Economics, and Forecasting

4 sections

26

Chapter 14: BAR Technical Accounting and Advanced Reporting

4 sections

27

Chapter 15: BAR State and Local Government Analysis

4 sections

28

Chapter 16: ISC Information Systems and Data Management

4 sections

29

Chapter 17: ISC Security, Privacy, and SOC Engagements

4 sections

30

Chapter 18: TCP Individual Tax Planning and Personal Financial Issues

4 sections

31

Chapter 19: TCP Entity Compliance and Planning

4 sections

32

Chapter 34: TCP International and Advanced Entity Tax Topics

4 sections

33

Chapter 35: Choosing and Preparing for BAR, ISC, or TCP

4 sections

34

Chapter 39: CPA TBS Research, Authoritative Literature, and Document Review

4 sections

35

Chapter 20: CPA Simulations, Retakes, and Final Review

4 sections

36

Chapter 40: Discipline Workbook Drills for BAR, ISC, and TCP

4 sections

CPA Exam Details

Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination

Administered by AICPA, NASBA, and U.S. State Boards of Accountancy

Official Source
75 on a 0-99 scaled score per section (not a percentage correct)
Passing Score
Section-dependent:
Questions
4
Hours
About $390 per section under NASBA's 2026 schedule, plus jurisdiction-set application/evaluation fees (fees vary by board)
Exam Fee
Study time: 300-450 hours total across all four sections for most candidates
Prerequisites: Jurisdiction-specific education and application eligibility requirements
Valid for: Most jurisdictions use a rolling 18-month exam-credit window

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official AICPA, NASBA, and U.S. State Boards of Accountancy content outline

AUD (Core)25%

Auditing and attestation concepts tested in one required 4-hour core section.

FAR (Core)25%

Financial accounting and reporting tested in one required 4-hour core section.

REG (Core)25%

Taxation and regulation tested in one required 4-hour core section.

Discipline (BAR or ISC or TCP)25%

One 4-hour discipline section selected by candidate for licensure path completion.

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