2025 CPA Exam Score Release Dates

🧩 Core Sections (FAR, AUD, REG) – Continuous Testing

One of the most common questions CPA candidates ask is about CPA exam score release dates and when results become available. CPA score release dates vary depending on whether you’re taking a core section (AUD, FAR, or REG) or a discipline section (BAR, ISC, or TCP). The AICPA sets these release dates based on when it receives your exam data file from Prometric, and NASBA posts them through its candidate portal once processing is complete. For the core sections of the CPA Evolution exam, your target score release date depends on when the AICPA receives your data—if your exam data file is submitted by a specific cutoff date, your results are typically released within two to three weeks. Discipline sections follow their own quarterly testing windows, with score release dates tied to those monthly or quarterly exam periods. To confirm the most accurate and updated CPA exam score release dates, candidates should check official resources such as the NASBA CPA Candidate Portal or trusted CPA review providers.

If the AICPA receives your exam data file on or before the indicated date → your target cpa score release dates:

CPA Exam Score Release Dates for 2025

🔍 Discipline Sections (BAR, ISC, TCP) – Quarterly Windows

CPA Exam Score Release Dates for 2025

Note: For Q2 2025, testing and target release dates were shifted due to credit extensions through June 30.

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✅ Key Notes

• Core sections are now offered via continuous testing, so you can schedule year-round (aside from blackout dates) and get your scores in ~2–3 weeks.
• Discipline sections have fixed testing windows and predictable release schedules.
• Prometric transmits your exam files to AICPA within 24 hours; AICPA sends scores to NASBA on the target date, and most boards post scores within 48 hours—some (e.g. CA, IL, MD) may take an extra day.
• If your file is received after a cut‑off, it rolls to the next release date.

CPA Exam Score Release: What Candidates Need to Know

One of the most common questions CPA candidates ask is about CPA score release dates and when results become available. Understanding the exam score release dates can help candidates plan their testing dates, prepare for the CPA exam score release, and manage expectations about when to receive their results.

When Are the CPA Score Release Dates for This Year?

Every year, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) publish a score release schedule. This schedule includes the target score release date for each window. Typically, candidates can expect their CPA exam scores to be released after the AICPA receives your exam data from Prometric testing centers. Under continuous testing, the release process has become faster, with many candidates seeing their exam scores within days.

For example, in 2025, the CPA exam score release dates will reflect the new 2025 CPA Exam structure. Core sections and discipline sections will be administered differently, and the target release date for each section may vary. Candidates taking exams in the first month or second half of a quarter in 2025 (such as July 1–31, July 23, or January 23) may see their results released sooner compared to the previous year.

How the Scoring Process Works

After your exam section is completed, Prometric sends your exam data file to the AICPA, which then receives your exam data and performs quality control procedures. This scoring process ensures accuracy before the score release. Once the AICPA receives and processes your exam data, scores are sent to state boards of accountancy and posted to NASBA’s Candidate Portal or the NASBA CPA Candidate Account.

Candidates can log in to their NASBA account or check the NASBA website to obtain their scores. Many jurisdictions report that scores are released within 48 hours of the target release date, allowing candidates to obtain their scores faster than in past testing windows.

Receiving Your Score Notice

You will receive a score notice for each exam section that shows whether you earned a passing score or a failing score. If you do not pass, you may request a score review or consult your candidate performance report to see which areas need improvement. This feedback can be especially valuable for those planning to retake sections during the current testing window or the next testing windows before the expiration date of their credits.

Key Takeaways for 2025 CPA Exam Candidates

With the 2025 CPA Exam introducing 2025 core and 2025 discipline sections, it’s crucial to track your score release schedule. Because sections will be administered under updated rules, understanding when the section reopens and how exam data moves from the testing center to state boards will help you plan. Remember, scores may be released the same day the AICPA completes processing or shortly thereafter.

Staying Organized

Using the NASBA’s Candidate Portal, you can view your online application, schedule exams, and track score release dates. Many candidates find it helpful to monitor the current window, especially in June, July, or the month of each quarter, to ensure they’re ready for the next exam section. By understanding how the AICPA and NASBA process and release scores, you’ll be better prepared than other candidates to plan your accounting career path.

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