Navigating the Uniform CPA Examination in 2024 Webinar

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Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web Specialist
Posted: March 7, 2024

NASBA’s recent “Navigating the Uniform CPA Examination” webinar covered many important issues facing candidates today. Some of these topics included the Exam process, administration, scoring, upcoming changes for CPA Evolution, Exam blueprints and international candidate administration. If you happen to have missed the webinar, or need a bit of a refresher, this blog is for you.

First, it is important to note that everything you need to know about the CPA Exam is in the NASBA Candidate Guide. The Guide will tell you what the Exam is used for, how to prepare for it, how to apply, how to obtain your Notice to Schedule (NTS), as well as tips on taking the Exam, receiving your scores, testing accommodations, and much more.

Let’s talk about the eligibility process. Good news! The process is only four easy steps. Submit your application, along with your transcripts and additional information needed by your state board. The board will in turn determine your eligibility and issue an authorization to test. You’ll then get an NTS, allowing you to schedule your Exam. After you sit for the Exam, you will receive your score. How easy is that?

The webinar also talked about CPA Evolution. As the AICPA mentioned, when you think of CPA Evolution, you should think about flexibility. Beginning in early 2024, candidates can now choose their discipline to round out their Exam requirements. So, what is the difference between the Core sections and the Disciplines? The Core sections access the knowledge and skills universal to all CPAs. The Discipline sections assess knowledge and skills in the respective Discipline domain applicable to CPAs.

And when it comes to international testing, how does NASBA choose the countries? The Association considers candidate volume, legal obstacles, data privacy requirements, security, protection of intellectual property and the location of Prometric test centers. If you are an international candidate, and you cannot yet test in your country, know that NASBA regularly analyzes which countries it can add.

Remember to frequently check NASBA’s website for information on future candidate webinars, Exam News, and much more.