Applying for the Uniform CPA ExaminationBefore applying for the Uniform CPA Examination through CPA Examination Services (CPAES), please familiarize yourself with this jurisdiction’s educational requirements to determine if you are eligible to apply as a first-time candidate. You are also advised to read The Candidate Bulletin before submitting applications online. You are able to apply for one or more sections of the examination at a time; however, you are advised to only apply for a section of the examination if you are ready to take it within the next six months. You may register online via credit card. To apply for the CPA Examination online, you will be asked to create a user account upon your first usage of our online application tool. If you’ve previously applied for the CPA Examination outside of our online application tool (via paper application or other method), you will need to import your previous application information. To do this, you will need to know the jurisdiction in which you sat for the examination as a first-time candidate, and your Jurisdiction ID Number. If you need your Jurisdiction ID number, click here. Registering for a user account will allow you to apply for the exam, maintain your current information, view your scores, check your application status and reprint your Notice(s) To Schedule. NASBA Advisory EvaluationWashington offers the NASBA Advisory Evaluation as an optional service. An Advisory Evaluation will identify any academic deficiencies in your education before you submit a first-time application for the Exam. Please visit CPA Central for more information about submitting an Advisory Evaluation in this jurisdiction. You must create a CPA Central user account to begin the Advisory Evaluation process. Send any additional required information or documents to: CPA Examination Services – WA Eligibility RequirementsEligibility for ExaminationAs a first-time applicant, you must have completed:
TranscriptsIf you have completed the educational requirement at the time of application:
If you are currently enrolled in college at the time of application:
After all educational requirements have been met:
You are also advised:
If you have completed educational requirements at institutions outside the U.S.:The Washington Board has approved NASBA International Evaluation Services (NIES) as the recognized evaluation service regarding evaluation of international credentials. Email: nies@nasba.org
Public Disclosure Act: the Washington State Board of Accountancy is required to comply with the Public Disclosure Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. This act establishes a strong state mandate in favor of disclosure of public records. As such, the information you submit to the Board, including personal information, may ultimately be subject to disclosure as public record. Course Requirements
ResidencyThere is not a residency requirement for the state of Washington. Materials to be Submitted
Please allow two to four weeks from your file completion date (when application, fees and all additional required materials have been received) for your application to be processed. Acknowledgment of receipt of application will be sent to you via email, unless otherwise indicated. This notice is sent only as acknowledgment of receipt of application. Supporting documents are required to be submitted at the time of application. If required documentation is not received within 45 days of the submission date of your application, your application will be marked as incomplete and will not be processed further. Failure to submit all required supporting documents will result in the denial of your application, forfeiture of your application fee, and the secure destruction of all documents submitted. If you have previously applied and sat but were currently enrolled in college at the time of application (Certificate of Enrollment form), you are NOT automatically considered a re-examination candidate. Applicants with DisabilitiesIn accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, examination administration accommodations are available, should you qualify. Please download the Testing Accommodations Request Form for more information. FeesAll first-time applicants are required to pay both an application fee and an examination fee upon submission of the first-time application. All re-examination candidates are required to pay both a registration fee and an examination fee at the time of registration. You are able to apply for one or more sections of the examination at a time; however, you are advised to only apply for a section of the examination if you are ready to take it within the next six months.
Examination Fees
Refund PolicyThere is no provision for withdrawing from the examination and/or requesting an extension of your current Notices to Schedule (NTS). Application and/or examination fees are not refundable. Exam CreditYou may take the required test sections individually and in any order, but are required to pass all four sections of the examination within a rolling 18 month period, which begins on the date of score release for the first passed section. Credit for any section passed shall be valid for 18 months from the date of score release for the first passed section.. Examination credit expires by section. You will lose credit for each section passed outside the 18 month period, and will have to retake those sections. If you wish to transfer examination scores from Washington to another state, please contact the Washington State Board of Accountancy. |
USEFUL LINKSCandidate Bulletin FORMSCertificate of Enrollment CONTACT US800-CPA-EXAM (800-272-3926)International: (615) 880-4250 Email Inquiries: contact-us Mail Inquiries: Washington Coordinator CPA Examination Services PO Box 198469 Nashville, Tennessee 37219-8469 |
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