[Jan_in_WI]

A lot of us Wisconsin folks thought we’d get our scores last night. Unfortunately, none were released.

I would really like to know the reason why Wisconsin is the only state that waits until all scores are received from all sections and then even some additional time, before releasing any scores. I read that this was a board decision of some sort, but that still doesn’t explain the reasoning. Who benefits from this? It certainly doesn’t seem to benefit the candidates, as every week lost is another week without notice of whether a section needs to be retaken.

Does anyone know why Wisconsin chooses to handle scores differently than all of the other states? A member here posted a number of days ago that Wisconsin had confirmed receiving all of the scores for this window. So why the additional wait?

I know it doesn’t help to wonder or grow impatient. I’m just curious, and if there is a great reason for this, then it would help knowing.

FAR - 94 (7/10)
AUD - 99 (8/20)
REG - 99 (10/15)
BEC - 88 (11/20)

[Anonymous]

Jan_in_WI

Are you allowed to test through a different state? The WI process does not appear to benefit anyone. The regular process is drawn out enough already and to add aditional time seems crazy inefficient.

[Jan_in_WI]

CPA Journey – I haven't looked into testing in another state. Michigan's locations are a good 8+ hours away, and Minnesota's and Illinois' would also be a really long drive from where I live, so I hadn't thought of it as an option.

As you said, I don't understand the benefit of Wisconsin's procedures, and I'm mystified as to why Wisconsin, a NASBA state, chooses to process in such a delayed way.

I work late today, and I won't be home until 11:00 p.m. or so, and while I'd think they should be releasing scores tonight, who knows? The NASBA site states that only scores for the current window (October – November) will appear, but I'm still hopeful the Wisconsin scores for the July – August window will show up online. Otherwise, we'll be waiting for the mail – another week or two.

I'm already registered in Wisconsin for my remaining two sections, so realistically I'm likely not going to change that. But, wow, I never realized how long it takes to process scores. I used to think the 18-month timeframe was generous – until now – LOL.

FAR - 94 (7/10)
AUD - 99 (8/20)
REG - 99 (10/15)
BEC - 88 (11/20)

[Florida_Candidate]

@ Jan – you can register in another state and still take your exams where you are. For example, I”m in Orlando but most of my friend registered through Alaska because Florida's state system is SO slow… lol!

FAR-91 (7/29)
AUD-99 (8/23)
BEC-90 (10/1)
REG-99 (11/3)

[Florida_Candidate]

but seeing as how you already registered it'd kinda futile now 🙁

FAR-91 (7/29)
AUD-99 (8/23)
BEC-90 (10/1)
REG-99 (11/3)

[Sam2k]

Wow, I thought we had it bad in Arkansas where we have to wait for the scores in the mail. At least Arkansas mails the scores as they get them processed. One thing that I don't understand (other than the whole mailing thing) is why Arkansas feels a need to audit the results in addition to what the AICPA does which is redundant and ridiculous IMHO. WI may hold their scores until they've received them all for a similar reason.

FAR - 98; AUD - 94; REG - 95; BEC - Waiting;
Becker Scholarship for Success (I got it free :))

[Jan_in_WI]

Sam – That could be. I am just curious as to what causes the delay. When we're waiting during those long days and nights in Wisconsin around the time when scores are released to everyone else in other states, we could be poster people for that Snickers commercial with the slogan, “Not going anywhere for awhile?” LOL

I see in your sig line that you got a Becker scholarship. That must be great to get the materials for free!

Jan

FAR - 94 (7/10)
AUD - 99 (8/20)
REG - 99 (10/15)
BEC - 88 (11/20)

[Sam2k]

It's awesome! It's really good too, because I'm kinda arrogant at times and I probably would have tried to take the exams without studying if I hadn't gotten the free review materials. That would not have turned out so well…

It's a really good program that I don't think many people are aware of. I only found out about it because one of my professors received an email from Becker asking for a nomination. They give out 50 scholarships to students from around the country. All you have to do is fill out a brief form online, write a 300 word essay about your short-term goals, and have a professor write a letter of recommendation. The whole process, sitting in my prof's office, took like 30 minutes…talk about ROI. Becker even gives you $300 to cover the related taxes. They also have another program for students where if you agree to peddle their wares to your classmates, they'll give you a certificate to do all 4 sections free.

FAR - 98; AUD - 94; REG - 95; BEC - Waiting;
Becker Scholarship for Success (I got it free :))

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