Category Archives: Past Blogs/Features

Score Release Process – How it Works

SHARE: Author: Patricia Hartman, Director of Client Services Posted: June 16, 2023 Waiting to receive your CPA Exam scores? Here are a few things to keep in mind on score release day. First things first, please note that NASBA does not score your Uniform CPA Exam (Exam), nor does NASBA determine Exam score release timeline. …

Done with the Exam, Now What?

SHARE: Author: Erin Scruggs, Senior Manager, CPE Audit Service and ALL Posted: May 26, 2023 So you’ve finally passed all four sections of the CPA Exam – does that mean you’re a CPA? Not so fast! To practice as a CPA, you must first become licensed by the jurisdiction in which you wish to practice.…

Candidate (National) ID vs Jurisdiction ID

SHARE: Author: Patricia Hartman, Director of Client ServicesPosted: April 21, 2023 The Jurisdiction Identification number is a unique number assigned by the jurisdiction you apply to for the Uniform CPA Examination. If it’s your first time signing up, you will receive the Jurisdiction ID number after you apply. For the jurisdictions serviced by NASBA’s CPA…

What exactly is a Notice to Schedule (NTS)?

SHARE: Author: Seth Goodowens, Executive AssistantPosted: April 17, 2023 After applying for the CPA Exam, being found eligible, and paying the associated fees to register for CPA Examination Sections, you will be issued an NTS from NASBA/CPA Examination Services. The Notice to Schedule (NTS) is not emailed directly to candidates. It becomes available to view/print…

CPA Evolution: Changes to BEC

SHARE: Author: Kyle Barrier, Associate Director, NASBA International Evaluation ServicesPosted: April 14, 2023 CPA Evolution is just around the corner. As we get closer to 2024, candidates wishing to take BEC in the latter part of 2023 need to know that the NASBA Gateway system will stop processing Authorizations to Test and Notices to Schedule…

Accounting Inside Scoop: Part Two

SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: March 28, 2023 Not everyone knows how fulfilling it is to be a CPA these days and the joy that comes from such a dynamic profession. We wanted to change that narrative by sharing insight from some of NASBA’s resident CPAs. Previously, we featured NASBA’s Jeremy…

Undecided Evaluation Service that NIES Offers

SHARE: Author: Kyle Barrier, Associate Director, NASBA International Evaluation ServicesPosted: March 15, 2023 Not sure which jurisdiction(s) you may qualify to apply for the CPA Exam and/or CPA Licensure, or looking for guidance on where to apply? NASBA International Evaluations Services (NIES) offers a unique service for candidates interested in becoming U.S. CPAs. The 55…

CPA Examination Credit Extension Policy

SHARE: Author: Patricia Hartman, Director of Client ServicesPosted: March 15, 2023 Upon the launch of the new Uniform CPA Examination in January 2024, it is anticipated some candidates with conditional credit may be negatively impacted by limited opportunities to test and delays in score reporting.  In 2022, NASBA’s CBT Administration Committee and Executive Directors Committee…

Accounting Inside Scoop from Two NASBA CPAs

SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: March 7, 2023 Not everyone knows how fulfilling it is to be a CPA these days and the joy that comes from such a dynamic profession. So, we wanted to change that narrative by sharing insight from two of NASBA’s resident CPAs. NASBA’s Jeremy Davenport and…

Start the Year Strong – Setting and Achieving Goals

SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: Feb. 9, 2023 As 2023 continues to unfold, this is a good time to think about what you would like to achieve in the next few days, weeks or even months. Thinking about your goals and setting things into motion helps you to get organized, focused…