CPA Exam Score Release Dates 2026
Match the AICPA file-receipt cutoff or Discipline testing window to its published target date. These are targets, not guaranteed posting dates.
The 2026 CPA Exam score-release schedule uses sixteen Core target dates and four Discipline target dates. For AUD, FAR, and REG, the key date is when the AICPA receives your exam data file from Prometric. For BAR, ISC, and TCP, use the published quarterly testing window.
Last verified August 1, 2026. The AICPA source was updated July 24, 2026.
Upcoming published targets
The next 2026 CPA score-release dates
The complete official schedule appears below.
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2026 Core score-release schedule
AUD, FAR, and REG are available through continuous testing. The first column is the date by which the AICPA must receive your exam data file. It is not a guaranteed exam-by date.
| AICPA receives exam data by | Target score-release date |
|---|---|
2026 Discipline score-release schedule
BAR, ISC, and TCP are offered during the first month of each quarter in 2026. Match your appointment to the testing window below.
| Discipline testing dates | Target score-release date |
|---|---|
| January 1-31, 2026 | |
| April 1-30, 2026 | |
| July 1-31, 2026 | |
| October 1-31, 2026 |
Target dates can move
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How to retrieve your CPA Exam score
Most candidates retrieve scores through the NASBA CPA Portal. California, Illinois, and Maryland candidates use their state board channels. Save the correct login before the target date instead of relying on a search result or an unofficial portal link.
Open the NASBA CPA PortalWhat to do after your score posts
If you passed
Confirm your jurisdiction's credit window, then move into your next section without duplicating the section you just passed.
Choose your next sectionIf you did not pass
Review the score notice and your jurisdiction's reapplication instructions before choosing a date or paying for another NTS.
Build a retake planCPA score-release FAQ
When are CPA Exam scores released in 2026?
Core target dates follow the AICPA file-receipt cutoffs in the schedule. Discipline sections are tested in January, April, July, and October and use four separate target dates.
Are CPA score-release target dates guaranteed?
No. The AICPA labels them target dates. Testing on a Core cutoff does not guarantee that Prometric will deliver the exam data file to the AICPA that same day.
Where do I retrieve my CPA Exam score?
Most candidates retrieve scores through the NASBA CPA Portal. California, Illinois, and Maryland candidates use their state board channels.
Why are Discipline scores released less frequently?
BAR, ISC, and TCP are offered only during the first month of each quarter in 2026, so they follow four published testing windows and target dates.
Can a calculator guarantee my CPA score-release date?
No. A calculator can map your test date to a published target, but Core timing still depends on when the AICPA receives the exam data file and when your jurisdiction posts the result.
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