CPA Exam

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The Uniform CPA Examination (CPA Exam) is a professional licensing examination used by all state boards of accountancy to ensure only qualified individuals become licensed as U.S. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). All CPA candidates must pass the CPA Exam.

The CPA Exam consists of 3 core sections and 1 discipline section. Each candidate must pass all 3 core sections and their choice of 1 of the 3 discipline sections.  

Core sections:

Discipline sections:
  • Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
  • Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR)
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
  • Information Systems and Control (ISC)
  • Taxation and Regulation (REG)
  • Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP)

 Steps to Take the CPA Exam

  1. Meet the Education Requirements.
  2. Review the Candidate Guide – the official CPA Exam handbook published by the CPA Exam partners (AICPA, NASBA, and Prometric).
  3. Apply to take the CPA Exam. – The Board contracts with CPA Exam Services (CPAES) for application processing for Washington's CPA Exam applicants.

Apply online at:

CPA Examination Services – Washington Coordinator
150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700
PO Box 198469
Nashville, TN 37219-8469

Please contact CPAES for information on education or the CPA Exam:
800-CPA-EXAM (800-272-3926)
International: (615) 880-4250

Email Inquiries:
CPAES-WA@nasba.org