The Prometric online scheduler will not warn you if they do. Yes, there is a best time to take the CPA Exam! For most candidates, selecting a testing center is easy. Prometric has thousands of testing centers, and they are located in every U. You do not need to select a testing center before you choose your testing dates.
If you need to pass by a particular date, start by selecting your testing date and find a center that matches your needs. Most states participate in the international administration of the CPA Exam. This means you can use one of the Prometric testing centers in the following nations to take the CPA Exam:.
Always confirm with your state board prior to scheduling your exam at an international testing center. Learn more about choosing a state board for international candidates.
We are working on updating the scheduling steps outlined on this page to reflect these new changes. The best way to schedule your exam is through the Prometric website.
While you can also call Prometric to schedule your exam, the website provides hour access and instant confirmation of your appointment. No testing day performs statistically better than any others, but weekends are always going to fill up faster than weekdays. We recommend you either schedule the CPA Exam on a non-workday or take the day off from work. This keeps you from carrying work-related stress with you into the testing center. You can also call the Prometric Candidate Services Call Center to schedule your exam: The Prometric call center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.
You will need to make a separate appointment for each section of the exam you are scheduling. You are not required to make all appointments in one call. If you schedule the CPA Exam for the afternoon, stay in a controlled environment leading up to the exam. You will need the confirmation number from your original appointment in order to reschedule or cancel your appointment.
Make sure you follow all instructions. You may be required to pay a rescheduling fee or even forfeit your examination fee depending on when you notify Prometric. There is no fee if you contact Prometric to reschedule 30 or more days in advance. As long as your rescheduled date is still within the valid period given on your Notice to Schedule NTS , you will not need to repay the application and examination fees.
Find out more about rescheduling fees on our costs to reschedule your CPA Exam resource page. However, it does not replace the Prometric Test Drive. Physically visiting your testing center will provide a ton of peace of mind on exam day. These procedures include the following:.
The test drive also gives you the chance to discover the parking situation, the location of the test center, and the amount of time required to drive there. Taking these steps ahead of time eliminates unnecessary stress on exam day and better prepares you for CPA Exam success. Prometric offers a wide variety of testing accommodations for qualified people.
These include everything from adjustable desks for back injuries to text-to-speech software for the hearing impaired. Candidates who need special testing accommodations have a few additional considerations when scheduling their CPA Exam. Many candidates agonize over which CPA Exam section to take first. When it comes to picking which section of the CPA Exam to take first, our advice is to take the section that appeals to you most or that is the most familiar to you.
Auditing and Attestation. Business Environment and Concepts. Financial Accounting and Reporting. Beginning your studies with the material you know best is a common way to schedule your CPA Exam. Your answer might be different, so we suggest you look over the content covered by each part and decide for yourself. Find out more about how hard the CPA Exam is on our resource page. Candidates who take the hardest CPA section first can enjoy a more downhill exam journey.
There is an additional surcharge for candidates testing at the Guam Test Center. There are no additional fees for testing at any other test center outside your jurisdiction within the U. For information about additional fees for testing in an international location, please refer to the Test Internationally section of this website.
After you receive your NTS, you need to contact Prometric through their website and arrange for a seat at the examination site of your choice. You should schedule as far in advance as possible, and must schedule at least five days in advance. To increase the likelihood that you will receive your first choice for site location and time, you should schedule your examination 45 days in advance. Your NTS is valid for a specific amount of time, which varies by state. Each NTS covers more than one testing window and includes dates that are not open for testing.
Plan your examination schedule carefully. If the emergency occurs more than 24 hours prior to your examination appointment, contact Prometric to cancel or reschedule your appointment. If you have a hardship or medical situation that prevents you from sitting, please contact NASBA immediately and request an extension. Extensions are determined on a case-by-case basis and require documentation. You must have a corrected NTS to be admitted to the examination.
No changes can be made to your NTS less than five days prior to your appointment. Boards of Accountancy determine the actual score release schedule. Candidates should note, however, that all scores may not be released at the same time. Additionally, candidates who test on the same day may receive scores at different times due to differences in necessary quality control procedures. Please be advised that some state Boards of Accountancy require at least one day beyond the dates listed in the table to process and release exam scores.
Taking your exam on the last possible day does not guarantee that you will still receive your score by the target release date. For your score to be included with the target release date, the AICPA will need to receive your result file from your Prometric testing center before the end of the cut-off date listed. We do not recommend waiting until the last possible day to take an exam if you are looking for your score to be released at a specific target date.
There is a Score Review and Score Appeal process available in many jurisdictions. For additional information on Score Reviews and Score Appeals, refer to the Score Information section of your jurisdiction on this website. The examination is administered at Prometric test centers in 54 U. Virgin Islands. There is a surcharge for testing in Guam. Refer to the Candidate Bulletin for additional information.
Your name. Your email. Your message optional. Message optional. Contact Us About Us Careers. Each section of the Exam is four hours in length with a total testing time of 16 hours.
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Do I have to apply as a candidate of the jurisdiction in which I live? To which jurisdiction should I apply? Can I get my education evaluated before I submit my application? This way you will be ready to take one on or before your graduation. You might even think about taking a section during your summer break. Taking the CPA exam right out of college will show future employers that you mean business.
A public firm is much more likely to hire you if you are actively pursuing your certification. You would be surprised at how many firms will reimburse you for exam fees and review course fees after they hire you.
Take the exam as soon as possible. Life is only going to get busier and you are only going to forget things you learned in college. Career professionals people who have graduated more than 5 years ago typically have a lot more going on in life than someone right out of college. They also tend to have lost a lot of useless facts that they learned in college.
Careers, family, and other obligations get in the way. Thus, it makes the most sense to schedule your exams around your business seasons. For instance, tax accountants would be crazy to try to sit for a section during tax season. They would much better off to take a few in the last quarter before their jobs get busy again.
If you are a career accountant or professional, take a look at your schedule and plan out when you can take all four sections.
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