[xsoria]

Hi Everyone!

I searched around in hopes of finding kind of layout, but I apologize if I missed it.

I’m new to trying to sign up for the CPA and take a test (in California), and I think I’m just a bit confused on how it all works.

I sent in my application for the first time, and it took a while to get it approved which I think is normal. Unfortunately I ended up not taking a test though due to some family problems. I reapplied about 2 weeks ago (still waiting on an acceptance). Does reapplying normally take a while too?

Once I’m accepted, I have to choose how many tests I’m going to sit for in the coming testing period and pay for it immediately (even if I end up not taking it for some reason?). Once I decide, I can’t go back, right?

Lastly, do you need to reapply for every test? Seems kinda crazy. If they qualified you the first time, why do I need to keep reapplying every testing period?

Sorry if this is such a newbie question or if I missed the answer in another thread somewhere… I just want to make sure I understand the full process before committing all the money.

[ForgottenOne]

okay, this is what should happen

first go to CA BOA
register for exam/exams, have 1 year to take since date of registration
might need to pay small stateboard fee
wait for another payment coupon from NASBA in the email, this is exam fee
pay that NASBA
wait for NTS (notice to schedule) in the email
now you get register to take the exam on Prometric

if you fail
go back to CA BOA website
and repeat

[xsoria]

register for exam/exams, have 1 year to take since date of registration

This is what's confusing for me. When I was accepted originally, the next step was for me to say which exams I was taking/registering, and I think it asked it me in what testing period. So I chose an exam (that I ended up not taking or paying for because things got in the way). So now it says “expired” probably because I didn't pay for it..

Once I pay for it, is that when I have 1 year to take it? And can I change the testing period if I decide I need more time?
If that's the case, do most people sign up for multiple or only sign up for one until they pass it? (paying the state fee every time they have to reapply..)

Thanks for the help! It's much appreciated.

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