About the CPA® Exam
Content, format and everything you need to know about the CPA® exam.
Exam Format
To pass the Uniform CPA Examination, you must pass all three sections, then validate a discipline specialization.
FAR
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Duration:
4 hour Exam
Study time:
80-100 hours
Multiple-Choice Questions & Task-Based Simulations
AUD
Auditing and Attestation
Duration:
4 hour Exam
Study time:
80-100 hours
Multiple-Choice Questions & Task-Based Simulations
REG
Regulation
Duration:
4 hour Exam
Study time:
80-100 hours
Multiple-Choice Questions & Task-Based Simulations
DIS
Discipline Specialization
Duration: 4 hour Exam Study time: 80-100 hours
Multiple-Choice Questions & Task-Based Simulations
Discipline Specialization
As well as these sections, you must choose and validate a discipline from among three options:
Business Analysis & Reporting
Study time: 100-120 hours
Information Systems & Controls
Study time: 60-80 hours
Tax Compliance & Planning
Study time: 60-80 hours
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Exam Journey
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You will need to meet the education requirements
Pass the exam
Achieve a score of 75 or more for each part of the “Uniform CPA Examination” administered by the AICPA
Get your licence
Your will need to meet the experience requirements
CPA® Requirements
Here is the list of requirements you need to meet to take the exam and get your licence :