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Three Core sections (AUD, FAR, REG) plus one Discipline of your choice (BAR, ISC, or TCP). Each section is a separate 4-hour exam. Passing score: 75 on a 0–99 scale.

100 questions
240 min exam
6 topics
75% to pass

Course curriculum

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AUD — Auditing & Attestation (Core)

18% of exam · 7 sections

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FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting (Core)

20% of exam · 4 sections

3

REG — Taxation & Regulation (Core)

20% of exam · 6 sections

4

BAR — Business Analysis & Reporting (Discipline)

14% of exam · 5 sections

5

ISC — Information Systems & Controls (Discipline)

14% of exam · 4 sections

6

TCP — Tax Compliance & Planning (Discipline)

14% of exam · 5 sections

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About the Certified Public Accountant — 2024 CPA Evolution Format Exam

The Certified Public Accountant — 2024 CPA Evolution Format (CPA Exam) is administered by AICPA, with roughly ~75,000/yr candidates sitting it. The exam has 100 questions and a 4 hours time limit, and you need 75% to pass. Three Core sections (AUD, FAR, REG) plus one Discipline of your choice (BAR, ISC, or TCP). Each section is a separate 4-hour exam. Passing score: 75 on a 0–99 scale.

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CPA Exam — Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CPA Exam exam?

The Certified Public Accountant — 2024 CPA Evolution Format has 100 questions and a 4 hours time limit. AskBoudin generates unlimited fresh practice questions across all 6 exam topics, so you never run out of material.

What score do I need to pass the CPA Exam?

You need 75% to pass the Certified Public Accountant — 2024 CPA Evolution Format, administered by AICPA. Our AI-generated mock exams mirror the real weighting so your practice scores track your readiness.

What topics does the CPA Exam cover?

The exam covers 6 areas: AUD — Auditing & Attestation (Core), FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting (Core), REG — Taxation & Regulation (Core), BAR — Business Analysis & Reporting (Discipline), ISC — Information Systems & Controls (Discipline), TCP — Tax Compliance & Planning (Discipline). Each is weighted toward the real exam blueprint.

Is CPA Exam prep free to start?

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Free CPA Exam cheat sheets

Quick-reference summaries for each CPA Exam topic — key facts, formulas, and rules at a glance. Free to read.