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CPA Exam Explained (2026): Sections, 75 to Pass, Disciplines & How to Study

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The Uniform CPA Exam in plain English: the three core sections (AUD, FAR, REG) plus one discipline (BAR, ISC or TCP), four hours per section, the 0 to 99 scale with 75 to pass, adaptive testlets and task-based simulations, eligibility and the rolling credit window, cost, a practice question, a study plan, and retakes. Facts checked against AICPA and NASBA as of October 2026; state boards set eligibility and timing rules, so confirm yours.

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Chapters
0:00 The Short Answer
0:44 Who Runs the Exam
1:22 The Core Sections
2:05 The Discipline Sections
2:43 How the CPA Exam Is Scored
3:21 Eligibility and Timing
4:01 Cost and Scheduling
4:40 Try a Question
5:11 How to Study
5:54 If You Don't Pass
6:18 Recap

Exam facts are from the official AICPA and NASBA pages as of 2026-10-19. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you enroll. Open Exam Hub is an independent study resource, not affiliated with AICPA and NASBA. Practice questions are not from a real exam. Narration is an AI-generated voice.

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"Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Fresh Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Reminiscing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Almost Bliss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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