CPA 2026 Changes
Starting 2026, AICPA will conduct the CPA exam every month, offering more flexibility for aspirants.
Core Subjects - FAR, AUD, and REG
Elective Subjects - BAR, ISC, and TCP
Note:
- Testing for US CPA Exam will be from 23rd January, 2026
Starting in 2026, AICPA & NASBA will remove the 150 credit hour requirement for US CPA licensure. Under the new pathway, candidates need only:
- 120 credit hours (Bachelor’s degree)
- 2 years of relevant professional experience
- CPA Exam (Bachelor’s degree)
Note: Each state board must formally adopt this change before it takes effect. Keep an eye on your state’s implementation timeline!
Exam Dates
2026 Tentative CPA Exam dates/ Score dates
Serial no | Core Exam Dates | Core Result Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 23 | February 10 |
| 2 | February 14 | February 24 |
| 3 | March 9 | March 17 |
| 4 | March 31 | April 9 |
| 5 | April 23 | May 7 |
| 6 | May 16 | May 27 |
| 7 | June 8 | June 16 |
| 8 | June 30 | July 10 |
| 9 | July 23 | August 7 |
| 10 | August 15 | August 25 |
| 11 | September 7 | September 15 |
| 12 | September 30 | October 9 |
| 13 | October 23 | November 10 |
| 14 | November 15 | November 24 |
| 15 | December 8 | December 16 |
| 16 | December 31 | January 12 |
Elective exam dates 2026/result dates
Serial no | Elective Exam Dates | Elective Results Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 1 - 31 | March 13 |
| 2 | April 1 - 30 | June 16 |
| 3 | July 1-31 | September 11 |
| 4 | October 1-31 | December 15 |
Important News About Exam Dates
- Electives Exam dates are comparatively less than core dates. Hence, it’s advisable to watch the recorded sessions and prepare well in advance.
- Results are coming out every month for core subjects. We need to be more careful while planning elective exams as the results waiting time is more and the number of exams is less.
- For the second quarter of 2026 only, AICPA can able to adjust the testing dates and score release dates to accommodate the credit extensions through June 30, 2026.