How is the CPA Exam Scored and Why Results are not out Immediately?
Sun Jul 09 2023
A Certified Public Accountant is a certification given to the individuals who cleared the uniform CPA exam by AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants).
Besides, CPA aspirants must meet the educational requirements and relevant experience. The designation of US CPA helps to enforce professional standards in the finance and accounting industry.
CPA Eligibility:
People who want to take the US CPA exam or want to have a CPA license need to fulfil the below requirements.
- 120 to 150 educational credits from a recognized university/college.
- Relevant work experience of 1- 2 years.
- Pass Ethics exam (Some states)
CPA Exam Scoring:
- The candidate’s score for each section of the US CPA exam is reported on a scale in the range of 0 to 99.
- Also, the candidate has to score a minimum of 75 to pass a CPA section.
- Your total score on all the sections is weighted based on your answers for Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Task-Based Simulations.
CPA Scores in Each Section:
Below table shows score weightage of each CPA exam section:
| Section | Remembering and Understanding | Application | Analysis | Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD – Core | 30–40% | 30–40% | 15–25% | 5–15% |
| FAR – Core | 5–15% | 45–55% | 35–45% | – |
| REG – Core | 25–35% | 35–45% | 25–35% | – |
| BAR – Discipline | 10–20% | 45–55% | 30–40% | – |
| ISC – Discipline | 55–65% | 20–30% | 10–20% | – |
| TCP – Discipline | 5–15% | 50–60% | 30–40% | – |
Why can’t we get our results for CPA right after finishing the CPA exam?
It is because of the following reasons.
- All systems that are used to verify scores do not exist in the test centers.
- Your score for each CPA section is reported on a scale that ranges between 0 to 99.
- Scaled scores on the Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Task-Based Simulations (TBS) portions of the CPA Exam are calculated by using formulas that take into account factors like whether the questions were answered correctly and the relative difficulty of the questions.
Testlet Selection:
Steps in computing your score:
Conclusion:
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