What is the CPA exam pass rate?
The annual CPA exam pass rate for all four parts have been on average of about 46% to 59%. As a result, the argument among CPA exam candidates has been that the exam is difficult to pass. While this has merit, the pass rates also indicate their level of preparedness and exam preparation strategy, and the resources used. Indirectly, these pass rates show the level of effort, commitment and attitude required of students to pass.
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The AICPA releases exam scores and CPA exam pass rate on a periodic basis. They also provide cumulative annual average pass rates for each course. These annual pass rates for four prior years and the current year’s quarterly pass rates are reflected below.
Pass Rates 2024
Score release dates and pass rates will be delayed because of the 2024 exam changes. Pass rates will be published as soon as they are available.
Quarterly CPA Exam Pass Rates for 2024
| Courses | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD | 44.63% | 46.58% | NYP | NYP | 45.71% |
| FAR | 41.92% | 40.58% | 41.16% | ||
| REG | 63.42% | 63.45% | 63.44% | ||
| BAR | 42.94% | 40.26% | 41.01% | ||
| ISC | 50.93% | 57.93% | 56.15% | ||
| TCP | 82.36% | 75.67% | 78.16% |
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NYP – Not yet published
Annual CPA Exam Pass Rate for 2019 - 2023 (Graph View)
Annual CPA Exam Pass Rates for 2019 - 2023 (Table View)
The table below shows the cumulative annual pass rates for four prior years. For more information on the pass rates for these years, as well as prior pass rates, please select the link above to access additional information on the AICPA website.
| Courses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD | 46.92% | 47.90% | 47.98% | 47.97% | 51.01% |
| BEC | 56.52% | 59.85% | 61.94% | 61.76% | 59.98% |
| FAR | 42.94% | 43.76% | 44.54% | 46.37% | 46.31% |
| REG | 59.19% | 59.85% | 59.88% | 55.42% | 56.34% |
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