CPA Exam Notice for Candidates
AICPA's spring 2011 issue of the CPA Exam Alert (in Adobe .pdf format*)
CPA Exam Notice for Candidates
Effective January 1, 2013, when taking an exam, in lieu of scratch paper and pencils, candidates will be provided with two double sided, laminated, colored sheets called "noteboards," as well as a fine point marker for making notations.
The candidates will be directed to write their examination Launch Code (from their NTS) on the noteboards. Candidates will be required to return the noteboards to the test center staff when the examination is complete. If they need additional writing space, they may request additional noteboards from the test center staff, but they must first turn in the original noteboards in order to get a new supply. Candidates can not bring any paper or pencils to the workstation in the testing room.
CPA Exam Reimbursement for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reimburse eligible individuals for the cost of the Uniform CPA Examination as part of its veteran education benefits program. Veterans, or those on active duty, should download VA Form 22-1990 and eligible children or spouses should download VA Form 22-5490 from www.gibill.va.gov.
To apply for reimbursement, send a copy of your test results with a letter requesting reimbursement.
The letter should include:
- Your name and Social Security number.
- The name and date of test.
- The name and address of the organization issuing the license or certificate (i.e., the appropriate board of accountancy).
- The cost of the test.
- It should also contain the statement "I authorize release of my test information to VA."
Review the CPA Examination Tutorial and Sample Tests
To become familiar with the CPA examination's functionality, format and directions, candidates are responsible for reviewing the CPA Examination Tutorial and Sample Test. Failure to follow the directions provided in the Tutorial and Sample Tests, including the directions on how to respond, may adversely affect candidate scores.
The CPA Examination Tutorial includes an overview of:
- The common tools used on the examination.
- How to navigate within a testlet and between testlets.
- How to complete the various forms used on the examination.
- How to answer the research question.
- How to use the authoritative literature search engine.
- How to use the word processor for the written communication task.
The CPA Examination Sample Tests:
- Allow candidates to use the software and tools that will be available during the examination.
- Include sample test questions that represent the question types found on the examination (multiple-choice, task-based simulation and written communication).
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