CPA Exam Candidate News

Applying for the CPA Exam in Tennessee

The Uniform CPA Examination protects the public interest by helping to ensure that only qualified individuals become licensed as U.S. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Individuals seeking to qualify as CPAs are required to pass the Exam. Review the eligibility requirements in Tennessee and apply for the CPA Exam here.

Upcoming changes to the CPA Exam might impact your journey to CPA licensure.

• Review the latest CPA Exam news, including the deadlines for applying to take the current BEC section as well as the first day applications will be accepted for new CPA Exam disciplines (BAR, ISC, TCP).
• View tentative key administrative dates for 2023 and 2024.
• CPA Exam scores are released on a rolling basis throughout the year.  Visit the AICPA to see when you can expect to receive your score after sitting for a section. 
• General information for CPA Exam candidates may be found in the  CPA Exam Candidate Bulletin.

Credit Extension and Transition Policy

Due to the limited testing schedule and delayed score releases expected in 2024, the Board will allow candidates with Uniform CPA Examination credit(s) on January 1, 2024, to have the credit(s) extended to June 30, 2025. No action is required by the candidate.  Candidates can expect their records to be updated by the end of January 2024.