(For steps to become a CPA or CPA application for international students, please click the respective links.)
1. Wait For Your NTS
Once you have submitted your application and fees to the State Board (or CPA Exam Services from NASBA if your state board outsources the process to them), they will review your application and will either mail or email you the “Notice To Schedule” (NTS).
The wait could be long — 4-8 weeks depending on your state.
This document is very important. Remember to:
- Triple check if your name is spelled correctly and that it matches with the two IDs you are bringing to the site on the exam day;
- Bring it to the exam site. You can’t beg your way in without the NTS.
2. Schedule Your CPA Exam
Once you receive your NTS, you will have 6 months from the date of issuance (not date of receipt) to sit for the exam part(s) you have applied for. Simply go to the prometric CPA website and arrange for a seat at the exam site of your choice.
If you have trouble taking the exam withing this 6 months — and the reason has to be compelling, such as hardship or medical reason — you can contact your State Board (or CPA Exam Services) for an extension. Please have the documentation ready to prove your case.
3. Take The CPA Exam
You don’t need wait until you get the NTS to start preparing for the exam. Instead, you should do so right after submitting your CPA exam application.
You can choose to study the exam using a couple of Wiley books; but I would highly recommend you check all the major CPA exam review courses to pick one that’s suitable for you. I have listed here the pros and cons of each program in this CPA exam review courses comparison.
Good luck!
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