AICPA
CPA Exam
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.
Course curriculum
FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting (Core)
20% of exam · 4 sections
REG — Taxation & Regulation (Core)
20% of exam · 6 sections
BAR — Business Analysis & Reporting (Discipline)
14% of exam · 5 sections
ISC — Information Systems & Controls (Discipline)
14% of exam · 4 sections
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.
AskBoudin covers all 6 exam areas with an AI tutor and unlimited AI-generated practice questions. Start free — the first chapter is on us. Study at your own pace and take full-length mock exams that mirror the real CPA Exam weighting.
Exam topics & weighting
- AUD — Auditing & Attestation (Core)18%
- FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting (Core)20%
- REG — Taxation & Regulation (Core)20%
- BAR — Business Analysis & Reporting (Discipline)14%
- ISC — Information Systems & Controls (Discipline)14%
- TCP — Tax Compliance & Planning (Discipline)14%
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?
Yes. The first chapter is always free — study with the AI tutor and take practice questions before paying anything.
How does the AI tutor help me pass the CPA Exam?
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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.
- AUD — Auditing & Attestation (Core) cheat sheet
- FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting (Core) cheat sheet
- REG — Taxation & Regulation (Core) cheat sheet
- BAR — Business Analysis & Reporting (Discipline) cheat sheet
- ISC — Information Systems & Controls (Discipline) cheat sheet
- TCP — Tax Compliance & Planning (Discipline) cheat sheet