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Bryan Kesler, CPA is a CPA Practice Advisor Top 20 Under 40, Licensed Certified Public Accountant, and founder of Kesler CPA Review, Community and Mentorship Platform.
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Waiting for your CPA Exam scores is one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the entire process. I built this page to give you the exact dates you need so you can stop guessing and start planning.
When I was taking the CPA Exam while working full time, I remember refreshing NASBA's website hundreds of times on score release day. I know what you are going through, and I want to make this easier for you.
Under the current CPA Exam structure, Core section scores (AUD, FAR, REG) are released on a rolling basis throughout the year, while Discipline section scores (BAR, ISC, TCP) are released quarterly since those exams are only administered in the first month of each quarter.
You must complete all four sections within 30 months of sitting your first section (some states allow up to 3 years).
Find your score release date below, or use the Score Finder tool to get your estimated date instantly.
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2026 CPA Exam Score Release Dates
⚠ Important: These are target dates published by the AICPA and can be subject to change. Your exam cannot be scored until the AICPA has received your data file from Prometric, which typically happens within 24 hours of you finishing the exam.
2026 Core Section Score Release Schedule
Core sections are administered year-round on a continuous testing basis.
| If AICPA receives your exam data by*: | Your TARGET score release date is: | Approx. Wait (Days) |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | February 10, 2026 | 18 |
| February 14, 2026 | February 24, 2026 | 10 |
| March 9, 2026 | March 17, 2026 | 8 |
| March 31, 2026 | April 9, 2026 | 9 |
| April 23, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | 14 |
| May 16, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | 11 |
| June 8, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | 8 |
| June 30, 2026 | July 10, 2026 | 10 |
| July 23, 2026 | August 7, 2026 | 15 |
| August 15, 2026 | August 25, 2026 | 10 |
| September 7, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | 8 |
| September 30, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | 9 |
| October 23, 2026 | November 10, 2026 | 18 |
| November 15, 2026 | November 24, 2026 | 9 |
| December 8, 2026 | December 16, 2026 | 8 |
| December 31, 2026 | January 12, 2027 | 12 |
*Your exam cannot be scored until the AICPA receives your data file from Prometric, the company that administers the exam. Prometric typically sends files within 24 hours after you complete testing.
2026 Discipline Section Score Release Schedule
Discipline sections (BAR, ISC, TCP) are administered only in the first month of each quarter.
| Testing Window | Your TARGET Score Release Date | Approx. Wait After Window Closes |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 - 31, 2026 | March 13, 2026 | ~6 weeks |
| April 1 - 30, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | ~7 weeks |
| July 1 - 31, 2026 | September 11, 2026 | ~6 weeks |
| October 1 - 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | ~7 weeks |
Discipline sections take longer to score because all candidates in the testing window are scored together after the window closes.
CPA Exam Score Release FAQ
Your target release date depends on two things: when you sat for your CPA section, and when the AICPA receives your test data from Prometric. Prometric typically sends exam data files to the AICPA within 24 hours after you complete testing. If your data arrives after a cutoff date, your score rolls into the next release window.
Log into the NASBA website to access your scores. NASBA releases scores to your state board of accountancy, but not all boards use the online retrieval service. Check with your state board if you have trouble finding your scores.
The CPA Exam now consists of three Core sections (AUD, FAR, REG) that every candidate must pass, plus one Discipline section of your choice (BAR, ISC, or TCP). Core sections are available year-round with rolling score releases. Discipline sections are only offered in the first month of each quarter, and scores come out 6-10 weeks after the testing window closes.
Scores are typically released in the evening on the target score release date, Eastern Standard Time. NASBA does not guarantee a specific time. Many candidates report seeing scores appear between 7 PM and midnight EST. Refreshing the NASBA portal throughout the evening is common practice on score release day.
You must complete all four sections (three Core + one Discipline) within 30 months of sitting your first section. Some states extend this timeline to as long as three years. If a section credit expires, you will need to retake and pass that section again. Plan your testing schedule carefully to avoid losing credits.
You are not alone. Only about 20% of CPA candidates pass every section on the first try. If you fail, you can retake the section in the next available testing window (for Discipline sections) or at any time with continuous testing (for Core sections). Use my proven CPA Exam Failure Recovery Method to bounce back stronger.
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Find Your State's Contact Information
Need to contact your state board of accountancy? Refer to the State CPA Exam Requirements Map and find your state's contact information section for CPA score release data.
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