CPA Exam Score Release Dates (2025)
The 2025 Schedule is Different
With the new Core + Discipline model, score releases are no longer uniform.
- Core Sections (AUD, FAR, REG): Scores are released frequently (roughly every 2-3 weeks).
- Discipline Sections (BAR, ISC, TCP): Scores are released only once per quarter.
This means you need to be very strategic about when you schedule your Discipline exam. If you fail a Discipline in January, you cannot retake it until April.
Core Sections (AUD, FAR, REG)
These exams are administered continuously.
| If You Take Exam By… | You Get Score On… |
|---|---|
| July 23 | August 7 |
| August 15 | August 26 |
| September 7 | September 16 |
| September 30 | October 9 |
| October 23 | November 7 |
| November 15 | November 25 |
| December 8 | December 16 |
| December 31 | January 13 (2026) |
Discipline Sections (BAR, ISC, TCP)
These exams are only available during specific testing windows (the first month of each quarter).
| Testing Window | Score Release Date |
|---|---|
| July 1 - July 31 | September 11 |
| October 1 - October 31 | December 16 |
(Note: The January and April windows have passed for 2025).
Strategy Tips
- Prioritize Disciplines: Because the testing windows are so limited, you should try to knock out your Discipline section early in your 30-month window.
- Don’t Wait: For Core sections, try to schedule your exam a few days before the cutoff date (e.g., July 20th) so you only have to wait 2 weeks for your score. If you test on July 24th, you have to wait until August 26th.
- The “Blackout” Dates: There are no blackout dates for Core sections anymore, but Disciplines are strictly limited to the testing windows above.