CPA Exam & Licensing Cheat Sheet - Tip Sheet 7 - Organizations to Know

Sep 2, 2026

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Organizations that shape the CPA Exam and the CPA licensure process are summarized in a structured tip sheet. It outlines what each body does—such as setting exam content, publishing blueprints, administering licensing rules, evaluating exam eligibility, and operating test centers—along with the specific issues each organization can help with. Practical contact information is provided for exam content and scoring questions, licensing application and renewal support, Notice to Schedule handling, application processing, and appointment scheduling.

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AICPA

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Indiana Board of Accountancy

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Indiana CPA Society

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National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

What they do

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Prometric

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CPA Exam & Licensing Cheat Sheet: Organizations to Know TIP SHEET \#7 You’ve likely already noticed the CPA Exam and licensureprocesses have a lot of moving parts, and not all ofthose parts are handled by the same people. Here arethe organizations involved, what they do in the Exam/licensure process and how they can help you. # AICPA Association of International Certified Professional Accountants ## What they do: – Make the call on CPA Exam content – Release CPA Exam blueprints – Write questions – Figure out scoring method – Prepare advisory scores – Analyze results Contact for: Exam content and scoring questions cpaexam@aicpa.org | (609) 671-2922 # Indiana BOA Indiana Board of Accountancy ## What they do: – Administer and enforce the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) – Set the rules (like allowing candidates sitting forthe Exam at120-hours) – Manage IPLA’s Indiana Licensing Enterprise system (this is whereyou’ll apply foryour CPA license and then renew your license) Contact for: Issues or questions when applying forthe CPA license,checking on your license application status, maintaining and renewingyour CPA license pla14@pla.in.gov | (317) 232-2960 ## INCPAS Indiana CPA Society What we do: – Support you every step of the way through your education, theCPA Exam, licensure and career Contact for: Connecting you with the right people when you havequestions; helping you become involved with the Society incpas.org Chat Feature | (800) 272-2054 | (317) 726-5000 NASBA # National Association of State Boards of Accountancy ## What they do: – CPA Exam services – Determine your eligibility forthe Exam – Handle application process (this is where you apply for CPA Exam) – Issue Notice to Schedule Contact for: CPA Exam education requirements, CPA Examapplication issues, course evaluations, Notice-to-Schedule issues cpaes-in@nasba.org | (800) 272-3926 ## Prometric CPA Exam Testing Centers ## What they do: – Operate network of computer-based test centers around the worldContact for: Scheduling, rescheduling, canceling your Exam appointment (800) 580-9648 Questions? Contact Ali Tonini, CAE, VP – Pipeline & Outreach, at atonini@incpas.org or (317) 726-5025.

FAQs

Which organization makes the call on CPA Exam content and publishes exam blueprints?

AICPA (Association of International Certified Professional Accountants) determines CPA Exam content, releases exam blueprints, writes questions, and defines scoring methods. It also provides support for exam content and scoring questions.

Who administers and enforces the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) in Indiana and manages Indiana licensing applications?

The Indiana Board of Accountancy (Indiana BOA) administers and enforces the Uniform Accountancy Act and sets CPA candidate and licensing rules. It manages the IPLA’s Indiana Licensing Enterprise system for applying and renewing licenses.

Who handles CPA Exam eligibility determinations and the Notice to Schedule process?

NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) provides CPA Exam services, determines exam eligibility, manages the application process, and handles Notice to Schedule-related issues.

Sep 2, 2026

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