CPA Exam
How do I...
- Determine if my college is accredited
- Know if my education qualifies to take the exam
- Get my application questions answered by email
- Get help with problems when taking the CPA exam
What is the CPA exam? The Uniform CPA Examination is a professional licensing examination used by all state accountancy boards to ensure CPA applicants possess at least a threshold mastery of technical knowledge needed to enter the CPA profession.
Steps to take the CPA exam
- Meet the Education Requirements
- Begin by reviewing:
- The official handbook published by the CPA Examination partners (AICPA, NASBA, and Prometric).
Candidate Bulletin - Apply for the exam
As of January 1, 2010 the Board contracts with CPA Exam Services (CPAES) for application processing for Washington's CPA exam applicants. You may obtain an application, information, or apply online at:
By Mail: PO Box 198469
Physical: 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700
Nashville, TN 37219-8469
Toll-Free: 1-800-CPA-EXAM (1-800-272-3926)(between 5:00 AM and 3:00 PM Pacific Time)
Fax: (615) 312-3792
Email: cpaes-wa@nasba.org
Web: www.nasba.org
Effective January 1, 2010 - The Washington State Board of Accountancy will contract with CPA Examination Services (CPAES) for application processing for Washington's CPA exam applicants.
Castle Worldwide Services will no longer provide application processing services to Washington’s CPA exam applicants.
Candidates who tested in the October/November 2009 window will receive their scores thru Castle Worldwide Services.
Candidates currently scheduled to test after January 1, 2010 or those with a valid Notice to Schedule (NTS) issued thru Castle Worldwide Services will continue to test with the same NTS issued by Castle Worldwide Services.
If you have any questions please contact CPA Examination Services (CPAES) at:
Customer Service Department
Phone: 1-800-CPA-EXAM (1-800-272-3926)
Email: cpaexam@nasba.org
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