CPA
Certified Public Accountant
Last updated: January 5, 2026
📋 About the CPA
The CPA, administered by State Boards of Accountancy / AICPA, costs $238 USD, takes approximately 16 hours to complete, and scores on a 200-800 scale. Results are valid for Lifetime.
The CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is the premier accounting credential in the United States. Administered by the AICPA (American Institute of CPAs) through state boards of accountancy, it's required for performing audits, signing tax returns, and many senior accounting positions.
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CMA focuses on management accounting and corporate finance. CPA is broader and required for public accounting.
ACCA is the UK/international equivalent. CPA is primarily for US practice.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 16 hours
- Cost
- $238 USD
- Validity
- Lifetime
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
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📢 Recent Updates
2024-01-01
CPA Evolution Launched
2024-01-01
18-Month Rolling Window