CPA Exam Score Release Dates 2026 & 2027

The short answer

Remaining 2026 Core score release dates

These dates apply to AUD, FAR, and REG.

Full 2026 Core score release schedule

2026 Discipline score release dates

2027 Core CPA score release dates

2027 Discipline score release dates

Something changes in July 2027

Beginning in July 2027, the CPA Exam is scheduled to transition to a new technology delivery platform. That change also affects the testing and score release schedule.

Core schedule after the technology change

Discipline schedule after the technology change

Because this is a future technology transition, always check the current AICPA schedule before choosing a test date solely around score release.

See the current AICPA score release schedule →

The cutoff date is not exactly your test date

The Core schedule is based on when AICPA receives your Exam data file, not simply when you sit for the Exam.

If a specific release cycle matters, NASBA currently recommends testing one or two days before the cutoff rather than deliberately scheduling the absolute last possible day.

See current NASBA score guidance →

Example

Imagine the AICPA file cutoff is November 15 and you take FAR on November 15.

That does not guarantee your file is received by AICPA on November 15. If transmission happens afterward, your score may move to the next release cycle.

Why don't CPA scores come out immediately?

After you finish at Prometric, your exam data moves through scoring and quality-control procedures before the result is released and processed for candidates.

That is why this is different from an exam that simply shows a raw percentage the second you click Submit.

Where do CPA Exam scores show up?

For most candidates, score information is available through the NASBA CPA Candidate Portal.

Your jurisdiction may have its own reporting process, and candidates in different jurisdictions may not see results at the exact same time.

My friend got their score and I didn't

That alone does not mean anything is wrong.

It does not automatically mean your Exam was lost, you failed, your score is being investigated, or something unusual happened.

Are scores always released on the target date?

No. AICPA describes them as target dates.

A delayed score can happen because a file missed the cutoff, additional processing was required, your jurisdiction took longer to process it, or the published schedule changed.

A delay does not automatically tell you whether you passed or failed.

After a passing score: confirm your credit window

A passing score creates Exam credit, but the expiration period and start-date calculation depend on your jurisdiction.

See how CPA Exam credit expiration works →

Score Notice missing?

Your advisory score and official Score Notice do not necessarily appear at the same time, and Score Notices are not stored indefinitely.

See how to find a missing or expired Score Notice →

Score vs Score Notice

Your score is the actual result. Your Score Notice is the official document associated with it.

For failed sections, the Score Notice includes the Candidate Performance Report, which can be useful for retake planning.

See how to use the Candidate Performance Report for a retake →

What does the number actually mean?

If you want the full explanation of scaled scoring, MCQ/TBS weighting, pass rates, and why 75 is not 75% correct, use the separate scoring guide.

How CPA Exam Scoring Works →

What score do you need to pass?

The passing score for each CPA Exam section is 75.

If you receive a 74, you cannot conclude that you were exactly one question away.

What if you get a 75?

You passed. That is the useful part.

A 75 and a 95 both produce credit. Do not turn a passing score into another thing to feel bad about.

What if you fail?

Do not immediately restart every lecture.

Save the Score Notice, read the Candidate Performance Report, look at your study history, and identify whether the problem was knowledge, memory, application, TBSs, pacing, or repeated mistakes.

Build a targeted CPA retake plan →

Should you start the next section before your score arrives?

Usually, yes.

If another section remains, I generally would not put the entire CPA process on hold while waiting for a Core score. Move forward, then adjust if the result comes back failed.

Exceptions can make sense if the Exam exposed major weaknesses, a Discipline testing window matters, or you genuinely need a short reset.

What if this was your final CPA Exam?

Then the wait is especially annoying because there is nothing else to study for.

Your score is already determined. Checking the portal 19 extra times will not improve it.

Core vs Discipline: why the wait feels different

Core sections use more frequent rolling releases under the 2026 schedule. Discipline candidates may wait longer because BAR, ISC, and TCP are administered in defined testing windows.

That is why someone taking ISC early in October 2026 can be waiting until the December 15 target release.

Compare BAR, ISC, and TCP →

Should score release timing affect your exam order?

A little, but not enough to choose a bad sequence.

Use release timing when two dates are otherwise equally good, a credit expiration matters, a Discipline window matters, or you need a result before planning a retake.

Do not sacrifice readiness just to shave a few days off the wait.

See the full CPA Exam order guide →

Plan backward from the release date

Check whether you are actually ready before moving an Exam earlier →

What should you do on score release day?

Do not try to read secret signals from the portal

Candidates sometimes analyze status changes, buttons disappearing, labels changing, application options appearing, or portal glitches.

Do not treat an interface quirk as your official result. The score is the result.

My own score-release experience

I passed all four CPA Exam sections on my first attempt:

The useful part of each score was simple: pass, then move on. Build your schedule so your studying does not completely depend on refreshing the portal.

CPA Exam score release FAQ

When will my CPA Exam score be released?

Your score follows the AICPA target score release schedule. Core scores use rolling release cycles, while Discipline sections use separate testing windows and target dates.

What are the remaining 2026 Core score release dates?

The remaining target dates are November 10, November 24, December 16, and January 12, 2027 for the final December cutoff.

When will October 2026 BAR, ISC, and TCP scores be released?

The current target score release date for the October 1 to 31, 2026 Discipline window is December 15, 2026.

Does testing on the cutoff date guarantee that score release?

No. Your Exam data file must be received by AICPA by the cutoff. Testing on the cutoff date does not guarantee that transmission will occur in time.

How early should I test before a cutoff?

NASBA currently suggests testing one or two days before the cutoff if making a particular release cycle matters to you.

Are CPA score release dates guaranteed?

No. They are target dates and can change.

Where do I check my CPA Exam score?

Most candidates use the NASBA CPA Candidate Portal, although score-reporting procedures can vary by jurisdiction.

Do all CPA scores come out at the exact same time?

No. Candidates can receive scores at different times even if they tested on the same day.

What score do I need to pass the CPA Exam?

You need a reported score of 75.

Does 75 mean 75% correct?

No. CPA scores are reported on a 0 to 99 scale and are not a simple percentage correct.

What happens if I fail?

Save your Score Notice and Candidate Performance Report, identify what went wrong, then build a targeted retake plan.

Should I keep studying while waiting for my score?

If you still have other sections remaining, I generally would continue with your next planned section instead of putting the entire CPA process on hold.

The takeaway

Your CPA Exam score release depends on which section you took, when AICPA receives your Exam file, the target release schedule, and your jurisdiction's processing.

Core: watch the file cutoff. Discipline: watch the testing window. Target date does not mean guaranteed exact time.

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