how long to pass cpa exam
How Long Should You Study for the CPA Exam? Wednesday, January 7, 2015 | Roger CPA Review. Based on the average successful CPA candidate, the AICPA recommends putting in 400+ hours of dedicated study time to pass the CPA Exam. However, there are no specific requirements on how to budget this time. The answer is - to each their own! There is no specific timeline that works best for all CPA Exam candidates.
You can take the self-study ethics exam while in the process of taking the CPA exam or once you've passed the CPA exam. A passing score can be earned no more than two years prior to certification or the ethics exam will need to be retaken.