CPA Exam Score Release Dates: What To Expect In 2024

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Are you eagerly awaiting your CPA Exam scores? Score release dates are the most highly anticipated days on the road to becoming a CPA, as the results can determine the future of your accounting career.

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) releases scores to candidates and the State Boards of Accountancy based upon the Uniform CPA Exam score release timetables. The CPA Exam Score Release Dates are updated biannually by the American Institute of Public Accountants (AICPA).

2024 CPA Exam Test Dates & Score Release Dates

Earlier, the CPA Exam followed continuous testing, which allowed candidates to take the exam all year. In 2024, continuous testing will be temporarily paused to allow for standard-setting analyses and activities. The first window for the CPA Exam is commencing on January 10, 2024, for all sections.

Take a look at the testing windows and the score release dates to schedule your exam beforehand.

Quarter	Core Test Dates	Core Score Reports	Discipline Test Dates	Discipline Score Reports
Q1	Jan 10 – Mar 26	June 4	Jan 10 – Feb 6	Apr 24
Q2	Apr 1 – June 25	July 31	Apr 20 – May 19	June 28
Q3	Jul 1 – Sep 25	Nov 1	July 1 – 31	Sep 10
Q4	Oct 1 – Dec 26	Early Feb 2025	Oct 1 - 31	Dec 10

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What Is The CPA Exam Score Release Process?

Once candidates have completed their exam, those exam data files are sent to the AICPA from Prometric, the testing center that administers the CPA Exam. The AICPA then forwards the scores to NASBA. Lastly, NASBA conveys the scores to the state boards of accountancy and the candidates. CPA Exam scores are released according to the timeline published by the AICPA.

What Factors Determine CPA Exam Score Release Dates?

All of us are well aware that the CPA Exam is computerized. Naturally, questions arise when you have to wait for a long period for the results. AICPA uses multiple quality assurance reviews to ensure the scoring accuracy of your answers.

Scoring accuracy is given a high level of importance and attention to avoid any kind of miscalculation. Furthermore, AICPA uses special systems to verify the correctness of a score if needed.

“Every candidate is judged against the same standards, and every score is an independent result.” The difficulty level of the question, as well as the pattern of correct and incorrect responses, is taken into account during the scoring process.”

How to Check Your CPA Score Online

Candidates from CA, IL, KY, NV, OK, and ND states may obtain their CPA Exam scores from their state board of accountancy’s website. All other candidates can obtain their scores from NASBA’s candidate portal.

List of NASBA States For Checking CPA Exam Scores

NASBA is an association founded to promote, supervise, and improve the efficacy of the state accountancy boards. NASBA states simply indicate the states that are under NASBA jurisdiction.

Alaska	Georgia	Maine	New Hampshire	Rhode Island
Colorado	Guam	Massachusetts	New Jersey	South Carolina
Connecticut	Hawaii	Michigan	New Mexico	Tennessee
Delaware	Iowa	Minnesota	New York	Utah
District of	Indiana	Missouri	Ohio	Vermont
Columbia	Kansas	Montana	Puerto Rico	Washington
Florida	Louisiana	Nebraska	Pennsylvania	Wisconsin

List of Non-NASBA States and Links To Check CPA Exam Scores

Important CPA Exam Score Release Information

The AICPA announces the CPA Exam score release dates for the first half in December of the previous year and the second half by June of the current year.
Prometric, the testing center that administers the CPA Exam, sends your exam data files to the AICPA within 24 hours after completion of the exam.
The AICPA sends your scores to NASBA on the target release date. The scores are typically published on NASBA’s CPA portal within 48 hours.
The release date may vary from person to person. Candidates who sat on the same day for the exam may receive scores at different times because of quality control procedures.
The scores can only be viewed on your NASBA account within the current testing window; an expiration date will be indicated. Printing your score is highly recommended.
If you have not achieved the passing score and want to retake a section, it usually takes up to five days from the score release date for that section to be fully closed.
Continue to revisit the online application, which will indicate when the exam section re-opens and is available for re-registration.

Before creating your CPA Exam study plan, we recommend that you look at the CPA Exam score release schedule. It will keep you updated on when to expect your CPA Exam results.

FAQs

When will I receive my CPA Exam score?

The AICPA releases a target release date timetable twice per year. Your score is typically published within 48 hours of the target release date.

What time of day are CPA Exam scores released?

The CPA Exam score release time varies. The majority of candidates will receive their scores at midnight EST. However, score release sometimes gets delayed.

How do I know when my CPA Exam score is released?

On your target release date, log on to NASBA’s candidate portal and check if your CPA Exam score has been released. If it is not yet available, keep checking the online portal as your score may be slightly delayed.

Are CPA Exam scores always released on the same date?

The CPA Exam score release date may vary up to 48 hours from the target release date.

Are CPA Exam Scores ever released early?

Typically, CPA Exam scores are not released any earlier than midnight EST of the target release date.

Where do I find my CPA Exam score?

Check NASBA’s CPA portal for your CPA Exam score.

Where do I find my candidate performance report?

Your candidate performance report is given along with your score when you fail in any section of the CPA Exam.

What if I want to dispute my CPA Exam score?

The AICPA conducts intensive psychometric analyses, regular content reviews, and other quality control measures, leaving little room for error in administering, executing, and scoring the CPA Exam. However, if you believe there is an error in your score, there are score reviews and appeal processes available in many jurisdictions that can help you with the issue.

Can other people see your CPA Exam scores?

CPA Exam scores are confidential. No one can check your score or how many times you have appeared for the exam. When you are finished with the exam, the data is transferred from the Prometric testing center to the AICPA. Then, the AICPA delivers that information to NASBA. Finally, NASBA sends your score to your State Board of Accountancy.

What does the “score available until” mean above my advisory score?

The NASBA CPA Candidate Account does not keep your CPA Exam scores permanently. Scores are only available for the current window. “Score available until” means you will not be able to view the score after the expiration date. Thus, it is recommended that you print out the score notice once it is available to keep for your records.

What Is the score release eyeball trick?

The eyeball method was devised by some candidates who were able to determine if they had passed or failed a section hours before the official result was released. The eyeball method appears to work only if you’ve already taken another CPA Exam section within the same testing period. Here’s how it works:

On the score notification form, there is a small eyeball icon. If you have a previous active score report, you can retrieve it by clicking on the eyeball. If the section reads “credit,” it means you passed it. Keep in mind, this trick lacks credibility. Before making any conclusions, you should wait for the official score to be released.