Education/Certification Info - Certificate & Exam

The Uniform CPA Examination assesses the knowledge and skills that entry-level CPAs need when they enter public accounting. A computer-based exam was introduced throughout the nation on April of 2004, allowing individuals to take one or more sections of the exam, in any order, on any day of the work week, at one of several testing centers.

CPA Exam Resource Sites and Articles

• Massachusetts CPA Certification/License Requirements
  Visit this user-friendly site that clarifies the current educational requirements.
  
  
• FAQs for the Massachusetts CPA Exam Candidate
  Get the answers to all your questions about the CPA exam - application process, content, educational requirements, etc.
  
  
• Pre-evaluation of your Transcript
  A pre-evaluation of your transcript by CPA Exam Services will identify any academic deficiencies in your education before you apply to take the CPA exam in Massachusetts. The fee is $50.
  Download the Application.
  
  
• Center for Educational Documentation
  Candidates who have completed any education outside the U.S. (excluding approved college semester abroad programs) must have their credentials evaluated by the Center of Educational Documentation.
  
  
• Apply for the Computerized CPA Exam
  Find applications for initial and re-examination candidates, information about requirments, fees, scores, etc.
  
  
• Schedule a Test Appointment
  Candidates who have applied to sit for the computerized Uniform CPA Examination and have received a notice to schedule (NTS) may schedule their appointments at a Prometric test center. Test seats are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and should be reserved at least five days in advance of the desired exam date. For further information about the computerized CPA exam, including tutorials and sample tests, visit www.cpa-exam.org.
  
  
• The Uniform CPA Exam Web Site
  Find everything you need to know about the CPA exam: testing tips, tutorials, sample tests, content, specifications, etc.
  
  
• CPA Exam Candidate Bulletin
  Get the latest information about the application and scheduling process, exam content, and scoring.
  "Candidate Bulletin."
  
  
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• Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy
  The Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy grants certificates and licenses to practice public accountancy to qualified individuals who comply with the requirements of the statute. View the regulations regarding CPA exam and certification requirements.
  
  
   
  Scholarship Lottery for CPA Exam Candidates
  In an effort to increase the number of test takers and defray exam costs, the Society will hold a lottery to award up to 30 vouchers in the amount of $400 to candidates planning to sit for the exam between May 1, 2007 and April 30, 2008. To be eligible, the individual cannot receive financial assistance from his or her employer. Download the application.