CPA Exam Pass Rates by Section
Current AICPA population data Through Q2 2026. Use it for context, not as a personal pass prediction.
Quick answer
The latest available dataset covers Through Q2 2026. These published rates describe tested populations. They do not tell you your personal odds, do not establish a universal first-attempt rate, and do not prove which section is easiest.
Planning for the CPA Exam in 2027?
The available statistics cover Through Q2 2026. This site has no published 2027 results yet. Use these dated results as preparation context and the 2027 testing schedule to plan an appointment. This permanent page will show a newer dataset only after it has been published and reviewed.
Through Q2 2026
Current cumulative CPA Exam pass rates
AUD
CoreThrough Q2 2026
FAR
CoreThrough Q2 2026
REG
CoreThrough Q2 2026
BAR
DisciplineThrough Q2 2026
ISC
DisciplineThrough Q2 2026
TCP
DisciplineThrough Q2 2026
Bars use a 0-100% scale. Quarter-to-quarter changes are in percentage points (pp).
View score weights and practice links
| Section | 2026 cumulative | Score weight | Public practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUD | 48.65% | 50% MCQ / 50% TBS | Try AUD questions |
| FAR | 42.95% | 50% MCQ / 50% TBS | Try FAR questions |
| REG | 66.78% | 50% MCQ / 50% TBS | Try REG questions |
| BAR | 43.64% | 50% MCQ / 50% TBS | Try BAR questions |
| ISC | 67.45% | 60% MCQ / 40% TBS | Try ISC questions |
| TCP | 79.53% | 50% MCQ / 50% TBS | Try TCP questions |
Values are AICPA's published cumulative results, not an arithmetic average created by CPAPass. Verified 2026-08-04. Open the official source.
Year-by-year trends
How CPA pass rates changed over the years
2023-2025 full-year results, followed by 2026 through Q2. Select a group to compare.
2025 vs. 2024 full year
45.79% →to 48.21%
2025 vs. 2024 full year
39.59% →to 42.12%
2025 vs. 2024 full year
62.61% →to 63.12%
Both views use a 0-100% scale. CPA Evolution changed the exam in 2024 and introduced BAR, ISC, and TCP. The dashed final segment and open dots show partial-year 2026 results; they are not a full-year forecast. Changes in the summary cards compare 2025 with 2024 in percentage points (pp).
Sources: 2023-2024 national tables via MTCPA · 2025-2026 AICPA data.
The bigger picture
Historical pass rates at a glance
Read the exact values behind the trends. BAR, ISC, and TCP were introduced in 2024.
| Section | 2023Full year | 2024Full year | 2025Full year | 2026Q1-Q2 only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD | 46.75% | 45.79% | 48.21% | 48.65% |
| FAR | 42.12% | 39.59% | 42.12% | 42.95% |
| REG | 59.19% | 62.61% | 63.12% | 66.78% |
| BAR | Not offered | 38.08% | 41.94% | 43.64% |
| ISC | Not offered | 58.00% | 67.79% | 67.45% |
| TCP | Not offered | 73.91% | 77.65% | 79.53% |
2026 covers Q1-Q2 only, so it is not a full-year comparison. Different candidate populations sit each section; a higher rate does not establish an easier exam.
Sources: 2023-2024 national tables via Montana Society of CPAs · 2025 and 2026 AICPA data
State differences
CPA pass rates by state
Explore the three leading jurisdictions highlighted in NASBA's public annual releases. These are overall jurisdiction rates across exam sections.
Highest reported jurisdiction pass rates in 2025
Full-year 2025 data. Read NASBA's 2025 release.
Different candidate groups
A jurisdiction is the board candidates applied through, not necessarily where they live or take the exam. Preparation, backgrounds, and the mix of sections and attempts can differ.
Same passing standard
A higher state pass rate does not make the exam easier there or predict your result. The CPA Exam uses the same 75 passing score across jurisdictions.
Coverage: public top-three highlights for 2023, 2024, and 2025, not a complete 50-state ranking. The full jurisdiction tables are in NASBA's Candidate Performance report. The exam format changed in 2024, so changes across that boundary also reflect different section content.
Population data is only the starting point
Test your own section before making a study decision
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What CPA pass rates can and cannot tell you
Use them for
- Understanding the current tested-population result by section.
- Comparing a quarter with AICPA's published cumulative value.
- Identifying which section guide or public practice sample to open next.
Do not use them for
- Calculating your personal chance of passing.
- Calling the highest-rate section the easiest.
- Assuming every attempt in the table is a first attempt.
Need the scoring mechanics instead? See how the 75 passing score works. Choosing a Discipline requires a different decision, covered by the BAR, ISC, and TCP comparison guide.
Continue with your section
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AUD
Use the AUD rate as tested-population context, then use your own unfamiliar practice and section-specific evidence for study decisions.
FAR
Use the FAR rate as tested-population context, then use your own unfamiliar practice and section-specific evidence for study decisions.
REG
Use the REG rate as tested-population context, then use your own unfamiliar practice and section-specific evidence for study decisions.
BAR
Use the BAR rate as tested-population context, then use your own unfamiliar practice and section-specific evidence for study decisions.
ISC
Use the ISC rate as tested-population context, then use your own unfamiliar practice and section-specific evidence for study decisions.
TCP
Use the TCP rate as tested-population context, then use your own unfamiliar practice and section-specific evidence for study decisions.
Looking for scoring or score-release timing?
Pass rates describe tested populations. Use the CPA Exam scoring guide for what 75 means. For timing, use the protected Current score-release schedule or score-release calculator. Those pages own dates and test-date calculations.
CPA Exam pass-rate questions
- What do pass rates actually measure?
- They report the share of tested section attempts that passed in the published AICPA period. AICPA does not identify this table as a universal first-attempt rate or as the odds for an individual candidate.
- Does the section with the highest pass rate have the easiest exam?
- No. Candidate preparation and self-selection differ by section, especially for the Disciplines. Use pass rates as population context, then choose and prepare for a section using its content and your own evidence.
- How current are the 2026 CPA Exam pass rates?
- This page contains AICPA Q1, Q2, and published cumulative values through Q2 2026. Later quarters can change the cumulative result, so confirm the visible source and review date before reusing the numbers.
- Should I choose a CPA Discipline from its pass rate?
- No. Discipline candidates self-select and may bring different backgrounds. Compare BAR, ISC, and TCP content with your experience and career goals instead of treating the highest rate as a personal shortcut.
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