Are there still essay questions on the examination?

A variation of essays (i.e., constructed responses) will be incorporated into examination simulations. In addition written communication is tested. You may view a simulation on the AICPA Web page. It is important to practice the simulations found on that web site in order to perform well on the exam.

News & Updates

April-May Score release

Thurs. 05-23-13 7:45AM. Scores for exams taken April 1 - May 15 are now available for look up. Not all scores for exams taken on May 15 were received. If your score is not posted, we do not have any more information on its status.

05/23/2013

Provisional Clearance & application approval

If you are a provisional candidate expecting to view your scores, please be advised it will take from one to two weeks to clear your provisional status once we have received your transcripts. Please do not call asking for an update as this further delays the process.

05/17/2013

First Time Exam Candidates - Important Information!

Before you submit your Initial Exam Application to the Board, be aware of the following 1) You are required to make a single payment to NASBA for all exam sections approved by the Board on your application, 2) you must schedule and take all exam sections approved on your application within the six months time frame on your Notice to Schedule, 3) no c

03/25/2013

Where to Send Transcripts - By Mail and Electronically

ALL transcripts required for CPA application processing are sent to: Illinois Board of Examiners, 100 Trade Centre Dr, Suite 403 Champaign, IL 61820

01/25/2013

Transcript Evaluations

After all required documents are received in the office, evaluations take 6-8 weeks.

01/15/2013

REPRINT YOUR NTS

NASBA’s National Candidate Database (NCD) allows you to reprint your Notice to Schedule without contacting NASBA. The free service is available to candidates in all jurisdictions that have an open NTS. Please note: previously attended or expired NTSs are not available for reprint.

12/01/2012