CPA Exam

Everything you need to understand the CPA exam in 2026 — the Core and Discipline structure, eligibility, cost, timeline, and a realistic plan to pass.

A plain-English breakdown of all six CPA exam sections under the Core + Discipline model, and how to choose the Discipline that fits your strengths.

Application fees, examination fees, review courses, and the hidden costs of the CPA exam — plus how to budget realistically.

CPA pass rates by section, what drives them, and how to read them without psyching yourself out.

Why CPA requirements differ by state, what the 150-hour rule means, and how to find the rules for your jurisdiction.

A realistic, non-clickbait assessment of CPA exam difficulty — what makes it hard, what doesn’t, and who tends to struggle.

What it takes to become a CPA in California — the 150-hour education rule, experience requirement, ethics exam, and CBA specifics.

What it takes to become a CPA in Texas — the 150-hour education rule, experience requirement, ethics exam, and TSBPA specifics.

What it takes to become a CPA in New York — the 150-hour education rule, experience requirement, ethics exam, and NYSED Board for Public Accountancy specifics.

What it takes to become a CPA in Florida — the 150-hour education rule, experience requirement, ethics exam, and Florida BOA specifics.