CPA Examination Applicant Instructions - On-Line Application

Sep 4, 2026

CPA Examination applicant instructions detail how to complete an online application for first-time and re-examination candidates in Mississippi, including official transcript submission requirements, eligibility definitions, and how to transfer grades from other jurisdictions. The material explains nonrefundable application fees, exam-section pricing, core section disciplines, and validity limits for applications. It also outlines scheduling via NASBA Authorization To Test and the Notice To Schedule with Prometric, plus guidance for candidates with disabilities and educational requirements for eligibility and foreign degree evaluation.

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On-Line Application

Transcript submission and applicant eligibility

Board application fees and validity

Notice to Schedule (NTS) and scheduling

Authorization To Test (ATT) via NASBA

Prometric scheduling and rescheduling options

Examination schedule and sections

Computerized exam availability and section length

Candidates with disabilities

Accommodation submission and timing

Educational requirements

Eligibility law, semester hours, and foreign degree evaluation

Examination credit rules

Passing grade and credit validity

CPA EXAMINATION APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS ON-LINE APPLICATION An application is not considered complete for an initial applicant unless official transcripts are sent bye-script (to [danielle.parrish@msbpa. ms.gov](danielle.parrish@msbpa. ms.gov)) or mailed directly from the college(s) or university(s) to the State Board office. Do not have transcripts sent prior to award of degree/completion of credits. Re-examination candidates should not apply for the same test section( s) unless they have received an examination grade(s) . Candidates who have previously taken the examination in another jurisdiction are considered initial (firsttime) applicants for Mississippi. Applicants who have taken the examination in another jurisdiction must arrange for the transfer of their grades from the original jurisdiction to the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy. Credits will only be accepted by Mississippi provided the state has equivalent standards and requirements. BOARD APPLICATION FEES: Candidates must pay a nonrefundable application fee payable to the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy with each application as follows:(BOARD APPLICATION FEES FOR THE EXAM AND ORIGINAL LICENSURE HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR) Initial (first-time) $150.00 Application Fees after Initial: Exam 4 sections 135.00 Exam 3 sections 115.00 Exam 2 sections 95.00 Exam 1 section 75.00 The following fees are collected by the Board and paid to the contract examination providers for the following examination sections: Until 5:00pm After 5:00pm CORE EXAM SECTIONS: 8/1/2026 8/1/2026 AUD-Auditing & Attestation 265.57 268.59 FAR-Financial Accounting 262.57 268.59 REG-Regulation 262.57 268.59 DISCIPLINES: BAR-Business Analysis and Reporting 265.57 268.59 ISC- Information Systems and Controls 265.57 268.59 TCP-Tax Compliance and Planning 265.57 268.59 Applications are valid until the candidate sits for the applicable section(s) but no longer than six months. A candidate who fails to appear for an examination shall forfeit all fees charged. BOARD APPLICATION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. NOTICE TO SCHEDULE-NTS Once your eligibility to take the exam is determined, the Mississippi Board will send an Authorization To Test (ATT) to the National Candidate Database at NASBA. The candidate will be issued an official Notice To Schedule (NTS) . The NTS will be valid for six months. Upon receipt of the NTS, candidates may schedule at any qualified Prometric Testing Center [at www.prometric.com/cpa](at www.prometric.com/cpa). The Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy does not control space availability or locale of the testing centers. There are two options for scheduling/rescheduling: 1. Use Prometric's Internet scheduling tool located [at](at www.prometric.com/cpa . The)[ ](at www.prometric.com/cpa . The)[www.prometric.com/cpa](at www.prometric.com/cpa . The)[ . The](at www.prometric.com/cpa . The) system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 2. Call the Candidate Services Call Center at 1-800-580-9648. The center is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm Eastern Time. EXAMINATION SCHEDULE AND SECTIONS Rules and Regulations Section 2.2.10. Effective July 1, 2020, the computerized CPA Examination was offered year-round with some “downtime”. While there is no longer a concept of a “testing window”, that term may still be used occasionally to refer to a calendar quarter. Detailed instructions concerning scheduling to test will be included on the Notice To Schedule (NTS) . ALL TEST SECTIONS ARE 4 HOURS IN LENGTH. It is highly recommended candidates [visit](visit www.thiswaytocpa.com/exam/ to)[ ](visit www.thiswaytocpa.com/exam/ to)[www.thiswaytocpa.com/exam/](visit www.thiswaytocpa.com/exam/ to)[ to](visit www.thiswaytocpa.com/exam/ to) access the Uniform CPA Examination Candidate Bulletin as well as a tutorial and sample tests to gain familiarity with the computerized format prio

FAQs

When is an online application considered complete for initial applicants in Mississippi?

An initial applicant’s application is not considered complete unless official transcripts are sent to the Board, either by e-script or mailed directly from the college or university to the State Board office.

What are the nonrefundable application fees for the CPA exam, and how are section fees structured?

A nonrefundable fee is required with each application. Initial is $150.00, and additional exam fees depend on the number of sections (4, 3, 2, or 1), while per-section fees are collected by the Board for the examination providers.

How does scheduling work after eligibility is determined?

After eligibility is confirmed, the Board sends an Authorization To Test (ATT) to NASBA and issues an official Notice To Schedule (NTS), valid for six months. Candidates then schedule testing at a Prometric Testing Center using online scheduling or by phone during posted hours.

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