Cpa Exam
Illinois CPA Exam Information
August, 2007 Web: www.ilboa.org E-mail: help@ilboa.org
The Computer-based CPA Exam (CBT)
Illinois Board Of Examiners 100 Trade Centre Drive, Suite 403 Champaign, Illinois 61820 Phone:(217) 531-0950 FAX: (217) 531-0960 Toll free (US) (866) 782-7230
Overview
The final paper-and-pencil based Uniform CPA Examination was administered in November 2003. Replacing the paper-and pencil based examination is a computer-based test (CBT.) The CBT provides added examination security and will afford more flexibility for CPA Examination candidates. The computer-based format incorporates the assessment of critical skills, such as research and communication, and includes an increased emphasis on information technology and general business knowledge, as well as broadening the scope of the exam in the audit and attest area. The Illinois Board of Examiners works closely with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), and Prometric, a technology-based testing provider, to ensure a smooth CBT experience of the CPA Exam.
Computerized Testing Starts 4th Year
The CPA Exam is now offered in a computerized format, up to six days a week during two out of every three months throughout the year, providing more flexibility for the examination candidates. The most up-to-date information on the computerization of the Uniform CPA Examination can be found on the AICPA’s Web site www.cpa-exam.org/. If the information on this Web site does not fully answer your questions, you may call the Illinois Board of Examiners office at 217-531-0950 or email to obtain additional information.
Glossary of Terms & Related Links
AICPA – American Institute of CPAs. www.aicpa.org/ and www.cpa-exam.org/ ATT – Authorization to Test sent by the State Board to the National Candidate Database after approving candidates to test CBT – Computer-Based Testing NASBA – National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
August, 2007 Web: www.ilboa.org E-mail: help@ilboa.org
The Computer-based CPA Exam (CBT)
Illinois Board Of Examiners 100 Trade Centre Drive, Suite 403 Champaign, Illinois 61820 Phone:(217) 531-0950 FAX: (217) 531-0960 Toll free (US) (866) 782-7230
Overview
The final paper-and-pencil based Uniform CPA Examination was administered in November 2003. Replacing the paper-and pencil based examination is a computer-based test (CBT.) The CBT provides added examination security and will afford more flexibility for CPA Examination candidates. The computer-based format incorporates the assessment of critical skills, such as research and communication, and includes an increased emphasis on information technology and general business knowledge, as well as broadening the scope of the exam in the audit and attest area. The Illinois Board of Examiners works closely with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), and Prometric, a technology-based testing provider, to ensure a smooth CBT experience of the CPA Exam.
Computerized Testing Starts 4th Year
The CPA Exam is now offered in a computerized format, up to six days a week during two out of every three months throughout the year, providing more flexibility for the examination candidates. The most up-to-date information on the computerization of the Uniform CPA Examination can be found on the AICPA’s Web site www.cpa-exam.org/. If the information on this Web site does not fully answer your questions, you may call the Illinois Board of Examiners office at 217-531-0950 or email to obtain additional information.
Glossary of Terms & Related Links
AICPA – American Institute of CPAs. www.aicpa.org/ and www.cpa-exam.org/ ATT – Authorization to Test sent by the State Board to the National Candidate Database after approving candidates to test CBT – Computer-Based Testing NASBA – National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
Links: CBT Fee Schedule (Effective August 17, 2007) Fees for the CBT will be collected by both the Illinois Board of Examiners and by NASBA