The examination fee is about $262.64 per section in most jurisdictions, or roughly $1,050 for all four, plus application and registration fees set by your state board (often $50–$200+). Add a review course and any retakes. Budget $2,000–$4,000 overall.
USA CPA Exam: Quick Facts
- Developed by
- AICPA (administered with NASBA and Prometric)
- Sections
- Core: AUD, FAR, REG · Discipline: BAR, ISC or TCP
- Length
- 4 hours per section
- Passing score
- 75 (scale 0–99)
- Credit window
- 30 months in most jurisdictions
- Study time
- Roughly 300–400+ hours total
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