The CPA Exam score release dates

CPA Exam score release schedule

Effective July 1, 2020, the CPA Exam is available for year-round continuous testing. That means no large waiting windows in between your testing attempts. However, even on the continuous testing model, there’s still a schedule for the CPA Exam score release based on when you take the exam. Keep reading to learn more about the CPA Exam score release.

The following answers some of the most common questions about the CPA score release schedule.

When will CPA Exam scores be released?

Score Release: Exam sections taken January 1 – June 30, 2023

If you take the CPA Exam on or before: Your target CPA score release date is:
January 23 February 7
February 14 February 22
March 9 March 17
March 31 April 11
April 23 May 9
May 16 May 24
June 8 June 16
June 30 July 11

Score Release: Exam sections taken July 1 – December 15, 2023

If you take the CPA Exam on or before: Your target CPA score release date is:
July 23 August 8
August 15 August 23
September 7 September 15
September 30 October 10
October 19 November 3
October 31 November 8
November 26 December 5
December 15 December 27

 

To align with the CPA score release dates, you should plan to take the exam within the dates specified above.

When are CPA scores released? 

Your CPA Exam score release depends on when you took the CPA Exam. Review the schedule above to determine when you can expect your score.

Are the CPA Exam scores always released on one date?

The CPA score release schedule are targeted dates. Scores should be posted within 48 hours of the CPA release dates. In some cases, scores may be available on NASBA’s website one day prior to the target score release date. On the other hand, some states may require an extra day to process and release exam scores. Also, if you take the BEC section, you could receive your score about one week after the CPA Exam release dates because of the additional analysis that may be required for the written communication tasks.

What time of day are CPA Exam scores released?

For the most part, scores are released at midnight Eastern Time on the target CPA Exam score release date.

Where can I retrieve my score?

In most states, you can obtain your scores from NASBA’s candidate portal. Candidates in California, Illinois and Maryland, however, must obtain scores from their state’s accountancy board.

How long is my CPA Exam score available to view?

You can only view your  CPA Exam score release for the current testing/release window. When you check your scores on the NASBA website, you’ll see a “score available until” date, after which you will no longer be able to view your score or the score notice. Once your CPA Exam score release is available, it’s a good idea to print a copy for your records. Also, after the viewing window has passed, you can still check your scores on the CPA Central website or your state’s board of accountancy website.

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