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Each state has their own requirements for the CPA exam (education required, filing dates, application forms, etc.). Please contact your State Board of Accountancy or NASBA for the rules and requirements in your state. A good resource on How to Become a CPA in Washington can be found here. If you require additional education to qualify for the CPA exam you may find MastersInAccounting.info helpful.
The following is a very brief overview of the application process when applying to take the CPA exam. This is not intended to be a complete description of the process, but rather is meant to provide a basic understanding of the flow of information when applying for the CPA exam.
Applicant applies for the exam with NASBA or other State registering agency online or by calling the appropriate state agency.
NASBA receives complete application and for:
The applicant data is reviewed by NASBA against the National Candidate Database. Provided the applicant has not applied to take the exam in another state, NASBA will issue a Notice to Schedule (NTS) to the applicant. The NTS is valid for six calendar months.
Applicant receives NTS from NASBA. Applicant can then schedule an appointment to take the exam through Prometric's website or toll-free number (contact information is provided on the NTS).
For further information, please go the the State's application web site. You can also download all application forms and candidate bulletin from the site.