Passing Rate Past
The content and the format of the CPA examination changed from 2004. They can format became computerized from a pen and paper examination. Since then, the examination passing rate has changed. The examination passing rate statistics for the last three years is provided below:
| SECTION | CUMULATIVE PASS RATE 2016 | CUMULATIVE PASS RATE 2015 | CUMULATIVE PASS RATE 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUD | 45.86% | 47.28% | 46.35% |
| BEC | 55.41% | 56.48% | 55.46% |
| FAR | 45.55% | 46.75% | 47.60% |
| REG | 48.45% | 49.43% | 49.41% |
Results Date
CPA results are released as per a predetermined schedule. Below is the schedule for the 2017:
Testing Window January / February 2017
| IF CANDIDATE TAKES THE TEST BY: | AICPA RECEIVES THE DATA FILE FROM PROMETRIC BY MIDNIGHT | RELEASE DATE OF SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| January 20 | January 20 | February 7 |
| February 14 | February 14 | February 23 |
| February 28 | February 28 | March 8 |
| March 10 | March 11 | March 21 |
| March 10 | after March 11 | March 24 |
All exam data files received by AICPA after March 11 are included in the final target score release date.
Testing Window April / May 2017
| IF CANDIDATE TAKES THE TEST BY: | AICPA RECEIVES THE DATA FILE FROM PROMETRIC BY MIDNIGHT | RELEASE DATE OF SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| April/May | April 1 – May 31 | August 16 – August 18 |
Since the examination format is set to change from the Q2 testing window, a delay in release of scores can be expected for all candidates. A candidate can expect the results in about 10 weeks from the closing of the testing window. This delay will be due to statistically validate the candidate’s performance on the newly launched a examination.