Applying for/Scheduling/Taking the CPA Exam
18. How do I apply for the exam?
Applications are filed with CPA Exam Services (CPAES), a division of the
National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) located in
Nashville, TN. To obtain an application, go to www.NASBA.org and select
CPA exam and Massachusetts as the jurisdiction.
19. What is a Notice to Schedule or NTS?
A Notice to Schedule or NTS is your notification of approval to take the
exam sections for which you applied. Once you receive it, you may contact
Prometric to schedule your exam appointment. It will expire in 6 months
and if you cannot take all the exam sections, you will NOT be able to extend it or receive a refund or credit.
Verify that all information on the NTS is correct and that your name EXACTLY matches the name on the identification documents that you will use
to check-in at the testing center. If the information is incorrect or the ID and
NTS do not match, immediately contact CPAES (1.800.CPA.EXAM).
20. How do I schedule an exam appointment?
Once you receive your Notice to Schedule (NTS) you will need to contact
Prometric to schedule your testing dates. You can do this online at
www.prometric.com/cpa or by phone at 800.580.9648. You must schedule
a separate appointment for each exam section but it is not necessary to
book your appointments all at once. To increase the likelihood of receiving
your first choice of date, time and location, you should schedule at least 45
days before the desired date. Your NTS is valid for 6 months; if you do not
take all sections for which you have been approved, you will forfeit your
fees and will have to reapply.
21. How much does it cost to take the exam?
All applicants, both first-time and re-exam, are required to pay both an
application fee and an examination fee each time they apply to CPAES.
To view the fee schedule visit www.NASBA.org and select Massachusetts
as the jurisdiction. You must be prepared to take all sections for which you
apply within 6 months from the date you receive approval. Failure to do so
will result in the forfeiture of fees and the need to reapply.
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