By Bryce Welker, CPAUpdated:October 13, 2024Advertiser Disclosure HomeWhich Section Of The CPA Exam Should I Take First? CPA Exam Sections The CPA exam you decide to tackle first is a very important decision and can effect how well you perform on the remaining 3 sections. Below I will help...
If you're ready to earn your CPA license, we're walking you through everything you need to know about the CPA Exam sections, from the topics covered on each exam to the test duration. Changes to the CPA Exam sections CPA Evolution goes into effect in January 2024 and introduces a new...
The Core and Discipline sections of the CPA exam Testing windows and test validity information Exam Format: The 3 Core Sections The three core sections of the Uniform CPA exam are: Auditing and Attestation (AUD) Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) Regulation (REG) Each section contains ...
What this means is that, after passing the first section of the exam, in this case auditing and attestation (AUD), you must strive to complete the remaining three sections within 18 months. In case you fail to comply with the 18-months rule, the results of the first section will be nul...
CPA Exam sections—hardest to easiest Types of questions on the sections When should I Take the CPA Exam? How should I prepare for the CPA Exam? To earn your CPA you’ll need to pass a total of four sections: the three core exams and yourchoice of one of three discipline exam sections...
2025 CPA Exam Changes In 2025, the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam will continue to operate under the core-plus-discipline licensure model introduced in January 2024. This model requires candidates to pass three core sections—Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Financial Accounting and Reporting...
The CPA exam has three core sections (AUD, FAR, REG) and one specialized discipline (BAR, ISC, or TCP). How long is the CPA exam? Can you take all 4 parts of the CPA exam at the same time? Which part of the CPA exam should I take first?
Dates for the CPA Exam in 2024: Discipline sections Q1: January 10-February 6, 2024 Q2: April 20-May 19, 2024 Q3: July 1-31, 2024 Q4: October 1-31, 2024 You can check on the status of your board of accountancy from NASBA. Additionally, you must pass all 4 CPA Exam sections in...
Discover everything you need to know about the 2024-2025 CPA exam: structure, question types, and what is tested on the exam.
Is There a Time Limit on Passing the Exam? Yes, as of 2024, you have 30 months within which to pass all sections of your exam. Although you can take any individual section test repeatedly if you fail it, you must pass all successfully within the 30 month period. If you don't, the...