CPA Exam Score Release Dates 2026

CPA Exam Score Release Dates 2026

View the latest CPA Exam score release dates for 2026, including the full schedule, expected timelines, and when you can expect your CPA Exam results.

• 2026 score release dates
• Core and Discipline schedules
• CPA Exam results timeline

Quick answer: CPA Exam scores are released based on the official score release schedule. Your release date depends on when your exam data is received and whether you took a Core or Discipline section.

2026 CPA Exam Score Release Schedule

The CPA Exam score release schedule tells candidates when CPA Exam results are expected to be released after testing. For 2026, your CPA score release date depends on when your exam data is received and whether you sat for a Core section or a Discipline section.

Use this page to track the latest CPA Exam score release dates, understand how the release timeline works, and plan your next section without losing study momentum.

Important: CPA Exam score release dates are based on the official testing and score release timeline. Scores are not always released immediately after your exam date, so candidates should use the schedule below to estimate when their CPA Exam results will be available.

CPA Exam Score Release Dates

View the 2026 CPA Exam score release dates for Core and Discipline sections so you know when to expect your results.

CPA Exam Results Timeline

Learn how the CPA Exam score release process works, including when exam data is submitted and when scores are released.

What to Do After Your Score

Whether you passed or need to retake a section, your next step should be clear, structured, and focused.

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2026 CPA Exam Release Dates for AUD, FAR, and REG

The Core CPA Exam sections, AUD, FAR, and REG, are available with continuous testing in 2026. Use the table below to match the date your exam data is received with the target CPA Exam score release date.

2026 Core Section CPA Score Release Schedule

Planning tip: If you test just after a cutoff date, you may wait longer for your CPA Exam results. Whenever possible, schedule your exam before the next score release cutoff so you can get your score faster and plan your next section with more confidence.

2026 CPA Exam Release Dates for BAR, ISC, and TCP

The Discipline CPA Exam sections, BAR, ISC, and TCP, follow quarterly testing windows in 2026. Unlike the Core sections, Discipline scores are released less frequently, so it is important to plan your CPA Exam schedule around these testing windows.

2026 Discipline Section CPA Score Release Schedule

Discipline section tip: If you are deciding between BAR, ISC, and TCP, consider your background, your strongest accounting topics, and your overall CPA Exam order. You can also review our recommended CPA Exam order to plan the most efficient path forward.

How the CPA Exam Score Release Process Works

Understanding how CPA Exam scores are released can help you plan your next study move with less stress. After you sit for a CPA Exam section, your exam data must be received, processed, scored, and released before you can view your CPA Exam results.

1. You Take the CPA Exam
   You sit for your CPA Exam section at Prometric during an available testing window for your Core or Discipline section.

2. Your Exam Data Is Submitted
   Your exam file is submitted for scoring. The timing of this step is why your test date and score release date may not be the same.

3. Your CPA Score Is Processed
   Your performance is evaluated, and your CPA Exam score is prepared according to the applicable score release timeline.

4. Your Score Is Released
   Once released, your CPA Exam results become available through the appropriate candidate portal or state board process.

What Your CPA Exam Results Mean

CPA Exam scores are reported on a scale from 0 to 99, and a score of 75 or higher is required to pass a CPA Exam section. Your score does not represent a simple percentage correct. Instead, it reflects your performance based on the exam’s scoring model.

After your CPA Exam score is released, your next move should depend on whether you passed, failed, or are waiting to complete another section.

• If you passed: Move quickly into your next CPA Exam section while your study momentum is high.
• If you failed: Review weak areas, rebuild your study plan, and use the CPA Exam retake guide to focus on the topics most likely to improve your next score.
• If you are still waiting: Start light review for your next section instead of pausing your CPA Exam progress.

What Time Are CPA Exam Scores Released?

CPA Exam scores are typically released on the target score release date in the evening. While there is no exact guaranteed time, most candidates can expect their CPA Exam results to be available later in the day or by early evening.

Typical CPA Score Release Time

Most CPA Exam scores are released between late afternoon and evening on the official release date. Some candidates may see scores earlier depending on processing.

Why Timing Can Vary

CPA Exam results depend on when exam data is processed and finalized, which is why not all candidates receive scores at the exact same time.

Where to Check Your CPA Exam Score

You can access your CPA Exam results through your candidate portal. Be sure to check your account on the official score release date to view your score as soon as it becomes available.