CPA Exam Pass Rates by Section (2026)
AICPA Q1, Q2, and published cumulative results Through Q2 2026.
Quick answer
AICPA pass rates describe tested populations. They are not personal odds, are not identified as a universal first-attempt rate, and do not rank section difficulty. The current table covers Q1 and Q2 2026 and preserves AICPA's cumulative values as published.
CPA Exam pass rates Through Q2 2026
Verified 2026-08-04. Open the official AICPA table.
| Section | Q1 | Q2 | AICPA cumulative | Score weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD | 47.80% | 49.38% | 48.65% | 50% MCQ / 50% TBS |
| FAR | 43.46% | 42.47% | 42.95% | 50% MCQ / 50% TBS |
| REG | 66.65% | 66.87% | 66.78% | 50% MCQ / 50% TBS |
| BAR | 41.30% | 45.62% | 43.64% | 50% MCQ / 50% TBS |
| ISC | 66.79% | 67.98% | 67.45% | 60% MCQ / 40% TBS |
| TCP | 79.28% | 79.75% | 79.53% | 50% MCQ / 50% TBS |
CPAPass does not average Q1 and Q2 to create the cumulative column. The published cumulative value reflects the underlying tested population, whose quarterly denominators are not provided in this table.
Sourced section explorer
Choose a section, then continue with evidence
The numbers stay population statistics. Selecting a section changes the official data and the next resources, not a personal pass prediction.
Use the AUD rate as tested-population context, then use your own unfamiliar practice and section-specific evidence for study decisions.
48.65% cumulative
- Q1
- 47.80%
- Q2
- 49.38%
- MCQ weight
- 50%
- TBS weight
- 50%
This result cannot be increased by toggling a study method. Use the resources below to collect your own practice evidence.
How to read the table without false precision
Not personal odds
A section's cumulative percentage cannot calculate whether one individual will pass.
Not universally first attempt
AICPA does not label the current table as a universal first-attempt or unique-candidate measure.
Not a difficulty ranking
Preparation and self-selection vary, especially across BAR, ISC, and TCP.
Use the scoring guide for what 75 means. Use the Discipline guide to compare BAR, ISC, and TCP by content and candidate fit rather than the headline percentages.
Continue to the owner that matches your question
2026 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.
Continue with your own practice evidence
Create a free account to save section results and continue targeted practice. The public section samples and PDF packs remain available before signup.
Create free account