[raiders83]

Hey all, I need a credible source, such as the AICPA, for the exam pass rates for all four parts the first time. I have seen many numbers ranging from 10-40%. It would be great if it could be the pass rates for the 2010 season.

Thanks!

[yankeeaccountant]

@raider

here you go!

https://www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/CPAExam/PsychometricsandScoring/PassingRates/DownloadableDocuments/PassRates2011.pdf

[raiders83]

I've seen that document- I'm looking for the percentage of candidates who passed all four parts the first time.

Thanks for the post.

[yankeeaccountant]

oops. sorry. I know that Becker told us that 11% passed on the first try. But that was over a year ago. Maybe their website might have some info?

[raiders83]

I checked but couldn't find anything on the site.

[Anonymous]

I believe the stat you are looking for is contained in the 2011 Candidate Performance Book (released by NASBA). Unfortunately, it costs $70-$90 bucks. I plan to ask my college if they purchased one for possible bragging rights.

https://www.nasba.org/blog/2011/10/20/nasba-releases-2011-candidate-performance-book/

[jeff]

Check out the aicpa's quarterly exam bulletin they do…look in 2010. There is an article about pass rates. They don't come right out and say it, but you can do the math. Off the top of my head, it's 26%ish.

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[raiders83]

Jeff, do you have a link to the document? I can't find it.

[Anonymous]

link to newsletters: https://www.aicpa.org/BECOMEACPA/CPAEXAM/EXAMNEWSLETTER/Pages/newsletter2.aspx

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