No matter where you are in your journey to passing the CPA exam, here is everything you need to know.

About the exam

Section guide, pass rates and more

Prepare like a pro

How to apply, study less and pass with confidence

Exam-day guide

Last-minute tips from the pros

Inside the CPA Exam

The CPA Exam is a four-part exam that tests the various skills entry level accountants need in order to practice public accounting.

Each section of the CPA Exam is tested separately at a Prometric test center.

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Section guide

With four different modules to pass, there’s a lot to know. Let’s break it down.

Pass rates

The AICPA publishes pass rates every year for each exam section.

Exam changes

The CPA exam frequently changes. Fortunately, so does our content, so you are constantly studying the most current information. As CPA exam content gets updated, so do our study materials.

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Prepare for success

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How to apply

Getting to exam day depends on several factors. Let us break them down for you.

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Exam day guide

You’ve done everything you can to prepare. Here are some last-minute tips for smooth sailing on exam day.

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