Here at TAPA Institute, we know the CPA exam inside and out. That is why we decided to answer some frequently asked questions about the CPA exam down below:

1. Is there a time limit you must pass the exam within?

Yes, there is an 18-month time limit to pass the exam overall. You can take the sections one at a time at your leisure, but you must take them all within 18 months.

2. How much does the exam cost to take?

The answer to this question varies by jurisdiction, and where you decide to get your license.

3. Is every exam the same?

Every CPA is a different.  However, each exam is the same level of difficulty and tests the same topics.

4. What is in a sample test?

A sample test consists of two multiple choice testlets and three task-based testlests for each section of the exam.

5. What is a passing score?

The test is scored on a scale of 0-99 with a passing score being anything 75 or higher.

We hope we answered some of the questions you may have had about your exam. If you want to know more frequently asked questions and their answers you can visit www.aicpa.org.

If you need help preparing for your CPA exam, visit our website, www.tapainstitute.com, to learn how we can help.