CPA Score Release Dates 2027: Complete CPA Results Schedule
Your CPA exam is done. Now the wait begins. Here's exactly when you'll get your scores in 2027, straight from AICPA and NASBA's official release calendar.
The CPA Exam runs on a rolling, continuous testing model. Core sections don't wait for quarterly windows. Discipline sections do. That single distinction decides how long you'll stare at your phone waiting for an email notification.
How the 2027 CPA Score Release Schedule Works
Three Core sections. One Discipline section. Sixteen hours of testing total, split across four-hour blocks. You have up to 30 months from your first section to finish all four - some states stretch that to three years.
Core sections (AUD, FAR, REG) score on a rolling basis throughout the year. Discipline sections (BAR, ISC, TCP) only run in the first month of each quarter. That's why their score release dates cluster differently.
One more thing to flag upfront: every date below is a target date. AICPA states clearly that these dates can shift. Build a buffer before you make licensing or job-offer plans around a specific release day.
CPA Exam Score Release Dates 2027: Core Sections
If AICPA receives your exam data file from Prometric by the date on the left, your target score release date is on the right.
| Exam Data Received By | Target Score Release Date |
|---|---|
| January 23 | February 9 |
| February 14 | February 23 |
| March 9 | March 17 |
| March 31 | April 9 |
| April 23 | May 16 |
| May 11 | May 25 |
| June 8 | June 16 |
| June 30 | July 13 |
Notice that the gaps aren't identical. Some windows will be released in about two weeks. Others stretch closer to three. That depends purely on when AICPA's data batch closes, not on how you performed.
CPA Exam Results 2027: Discipline Sections (Jan–June)
Discipline sections only administer in January and April during the first half of 2027.
| Testing Window | Target Score Release Date |
|---|---|
| January 1–31 | March 16 |
| April 1–30 | June 9 |
That's roughly a six-week wait from the close of the testing window. Longer than Core. Plan accordingly if BAR, ISC, or TCP is your last section standing between you and licensure.
Big Change Coming: July 2027 CPA Score Release Dates
Here's the part most candidates miss. Starting July 2027, the CPA Exam moves to a new technology delivery platform. AICPA has confirmed this shift comes with a new user interface and a restructured testing and scoring calendar.
2027 Q3 to 2028 Q2 Core Section Schedule
| Testing Dates | Target Score Release Date |
|---|---|
| July 12 – September 30, 2027 | October 19, 2027 |
| October 1 – December 15, 2027 | December 28, 2027 |
| January 1 – March 15, 2028 | March 28, 2028 |
| April 1 – June 15, 2028 | June 27, 2028 |
2027 Q3 to 2028 Q2 Discipline Section Schedule
| Testing Dates | Target Score Release Date |
|---|---|
| July 12 – August 12, 2027 | September 28, 2027 |
| October 1 – October 31, 2027 | December 17, 2027 |
| January 1 – January 31, 2028 | March 17, 2028 |
| April 1 – April 30, 2028 | June 16, 2028 |
Notice the testing windows get wider from July onward. Score release timelines stretch too - closer to eight weeks instead of two to three. If you're planning to sit an exam section in Q3 2027, factor this longer wait into your job-search or licensure timeline now. Don't wait until October to figure this out.
How to Check Your CPA Score Through NASBA
This part trips up a surprising number of candidates. AICPA scores your exam. NASBA delivers it. Two different organizations, one process.
Here's how to check your CPA score on the NASBA Candidate Portal:
- Go to candidate-portal.nasba.org
- Log in with your NASBA ID and password - the same credentials you used to apply and schedule your exam
- Click "Score Notice" on your dashboard once it's live
- Download the PDF and save it. Scores aren't stored on the portal forever, so grab your copy the day it appears
Scores typically post around 7:00 PM Central Time on release day. Traffic spikes hard in that first hour. If the portal lags, wait ten minutes and refresh. Don't panic-refresh every thirty seconds - that just adds load without getting you your score faster.
Note: NASBA updated its login security in 2026 - SMS and phone call one-time passcodes are no longer supported. You'll need Okta Verify or Google Authenticator set up for multi-factor authentication before you try logging into the portal. Set this up ahead of your release date, not on the day itself, so a login snag doesn't cost you time when scores go live.
NASBA also runs a free mobile app for iOS and Android. Same login. Same score notices. Handy if you're checking from your phone at 6:30 AM waiting for the East Coast morning.
Where Indian CPA Candidates Can Check Their Results
If you're testing through NASBA International - which most Indian CPA candidates do - your process is identical to the domestic one. Log into the NASBA Candidate Portal. Same ID. Same steps.
Four states don't use the standard NASBA portal for scores: California, Illinois, Maryland, and Texas. Candidates testing under any of these jurisdictions - including from India - must check results directly through their state board's website, not the NASBA Candidate Portal.
International testing doesn't change your score release date. It's tied to when your exam data reaches AICPA, not your physical location.
Bottomline: Why CPA Score Release Isn't Instant
Your exam doesn't get scored the moment you submit it. AICPA runs multiple quality-assurance passes on every response before a score goes anywhere.
Question difficulty, response patterns, and statistical checks all factor into the final number. That process takes time - usually the full window between your testing date and the published target release date.
There's no way to legitimately speed this up. Anything promising an "early score trick" is either outdated, against policy, or simply won't work anymore.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will my CPA score be released in 2027?
It depends on which section you take and when your exam data reaches AICPA. Core sections release two to three weeks after your testing window closes. Discipline sections take closer to six to eight weeks, especially after the July 2027 platform change.
2. How do I check my CPA score through NASBA?
Log into candidate-portal.nasba.org with your NASBA ID and password, then open "Score Notice" on your dashboard once your release date arrives. You can also check through the free NASBA CPA mobile app.
3. Are the 2027 CPA score release dates final?
No. AICPA labels every date as a target, explicitly stating dates can change. Treat them as a strong estimate, not a guarantee, especially around the July 2027 platform transition.
4. Where can Indian CPA candidates check their results?
Through the same NASBA Candidate Portal used by domestic candidates, unless you're testing under Texas or California jurisdiction, which have their own score-access processes.
5. Why is my CPA score release date different from a friend who tested the same week?
Score dates depend on when your specific exam data file reaches AICPA from Prometric, not your test date alone. Two candidates testing days apart can land in different data batches with different release dates.