I did further investigation on this issue….You have to let NTS expire before applying for another…According to the NASBA dot org Candidate bulletin:
PLEASE NOTE: The Notice to Schedule is valid for one testing event or until the expiration
date, whichever is first exhausted for each examination section and will include non-testing
months.
Once an NTS has expired, you will need to submit a new application, including application and
testing fees. Fees submitted for an expired NTS cannot be applied to future examinations. You
cannot have more than one open NTS for the same section. You must receive the score or allow
the NTS to expire before you can apply for the same section again and receive a new NTS for
that section.
I am based in California and found that under certain circumstances, you can have your NTS extended. I am going to apply to do so because of handling of my Mother's estate and also urgent medical care issue that also postponed exam efforts…You can submit with proper evidence and a State CPA analyst will make a determination in writing. Worth a shot if you can do it and save your NTS and any fees for exams not used.
Good luck..!
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