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CPA Exam

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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

    1. Meet the Education Requirements
    2. Begin by reviewing:
      • The official handbook published by the CPA Examination partners (AICPA, NASBA, and Prometric).
        Candidate Bulletin
    3. Apply for the exam
      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:

    CPAES - Washington State

    CONTACT

    CPA Examination Services Washington Coordinator

    150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700
    PO Box 198469
    Nashville, TN 37219-8469

    Toll-free: 800-CPA-EXAM
    Direct: 615.880.4250
    Fax: 615.880.4290

    Web: http://www.nasba.org/exams/cpaexam/washington/

    Email: cpaes-wa@nasba.org

    Days and Hours of Operation:

    Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 2:00am, Eastern Time (5:00am - 11:00pm Pacific Time)

    Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm, Eastern Time (5:00am - 3:00pm Pacific Time)



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