Important Payment Coupon and Notice to Schedule (NTS) Information

After your application to test is approved by the Board of Examiners, you receive a payment coupon from NASBA. You must pay the FULL exam fees for ALL sections approved. You cannot split your payment. Plan carefully what sections you apply for. The coupon is valid for 90 days.

Once payment is processed, you receive a Notice to Schedule (NTS) that is valid for six calendar months. During that six months, you must schedule AND TAKE all exam sections on that NTS. After that six month period, the NTS will expire and reapplication is required through the Board of Examiners.

It is strongly suggested you not apply for a section of the examination until you are ready to take it. If you do not take all exam sections on the NTS before it expires, you will not be able to extend it or receive a refund of any of the fees you have paid to the Board or NASBA.

Online System

Online Applications & Transactions

Using the online system you can:

submit an examination application
submit an application for certification based on reciprocity, IQEX exam score, or transfer of exam
credit from another jurisdiction
look up your examination scores
Illinois CPAs may request certification verification,
obtain a duplicate certificate or update their records

Registration and Licensure

The Illinois Board of Examiners approves CPA certification only.

Inquiries regarding registration, the license to practice as a public accountant and the requirements for continuing professional education must be directed to:

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Public Accountancy Section,
320 W. Washington St., 3rd floor
Springfield, IL 62786
217-782-8556.

See CPA Designation for more detailed information.

News & Updates

Scores -- April-May 2012

We received 969 scores on Saturday, May 5 -- 274 AUD, 218 BEC, 219 FAR and 258 REG.

They are available for online lookup from this web page. (You cannot view your scores from the NASBA website.) If you were approved to test under provisional status, you will be unable to view your scores until we receive your final transcript and verify your final eligibility.

05/05/2012

Where to Send Transcripts

ALL transcripts required for CPA application processing are mailed to:

Illinois Board of Examiners 100 Trade Centre Dr Suite 403 Champaign, IL 61820

Transcripts must be official and contain the seal and signature of the registrar. Unofficial copies are not accepted.

If your school participates in secure electronic transcript delivery, transcripts are emailed to etranscripts@ilboa.org. We do not accept electronic transcripts from applicants.

04/23/2012

Educational Requirements - Change on July 1, 2013

For students completing educational requirements in the spring term, 2013, you must have met all educational requirements by the spring term AND all required applications and supporting documentation must be in our office no later than June 30, 2013 in order to qualify under the current educational requirements. The current and new educational requirements are attached.

04/17/2012

CPA Candidate Bulletin-- Must Read

The CPA Candidate Bulletin is the most informative publication available to answer your questions about the CPA exam including the procedures for applying for the exam, the payment coupon, the Notice To Schedule, exam scoring, refund policies, etc. Quoting the AICPA website, "The Candidate Bulletin is the official handbook for individuals who plan to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination.

03/26/2012