Board Rule Making 2023: Applying for the CPA Exam

After holding a public rule-making hearing on October 20, 2023, the Board amended the following rule:

• WAC 4-30-062 Applying to take the CPA examination. 

The Board amended the rule to:

• Extend the time period (testing window) in which all sections of the CPA examination must be passed to 36 months

• Eliminate outdated subsections which no longer apply after the implementation of continuous testing

The Board’s Rule Making Order (CR-103) is available:

• Online through the Washington State Register – WSR 23-22-048
• By email request to the Board at kirsten.donovan@acb.wa.gov

The changes will take effect November 24, 2023.