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Cpa Certification Timeline Statistics
Most candidates take about 18 months to complete the CPA certification process, from the time they begin preparing for the exam until they receive their license.
In this post, we will explore key statistics related to the CPA certification timeline. From the average duration candidates take to pass the exam to pass rates and section-specific insights, these numbers provide valuable insights into the journey towards becoming a Certified Public Accountant.
Statistic 1
"It takes about 18 months on average for aspiring CPAs to pass the CPA exam."
Statistic 2
"As of 2019, there was a total of 114,565 new CPA examinations taken by candidates without an advanced degree."
Statistic 3
"Candidates have a rolling 18 months to pass all four sections of the CPA exam after passing their first section."
Statistic 4
"On average, about 50% of people who take the CPA exam pass it."
Statistic 5
"BEC has the highest cumulative pass rate which reached 61.76% in 2019."
Statistic 6
"On average, candidates took about two to three sections of the CPA exam in 2019."
Statistic 7
"53.41% of applicants passed all sections of the CPA Exam on their first attempt in 2019."
Statistic 8
"In 2019, there were 22,391 candidates who passed the AUD section of the CPA exam successfully."
Statistic 9
"The average age of CPA candidates is about 29 years old."
Statistic 10
"According to research from NASBA, only 33% of candidates who began the CPA Exam process in 2016 finished within three years."
