Uniform CPA Exam

Taking the Uniform CPA Examination

Follow these five steps to take the CPA Exam in Maine and be well on your way to a successful career as a CPA!

Visit the Maine CPA Exam page of National Association of State Boards of Accountancy to review Information for Applications, fee information and exam requirements
Read The Candidate Bulletin before submitting application online or through the mail
Submit your application online or through the mail.

Sent after it's determined you are eligible to take one or more sections of the exam and have paid all fees
Lists the sections of the exam you are approved to take

Schedule your exam early with Prometric in one of two ways: online, or by calling 1.800.580.9648
The exam is offered in "testing windows," which are the first two months of each calendar quarter
Choose your testing center

Arrive early and bring all required documents with you
Pass the computerized examination on the following subjects:
- Auditing & Attestation (AUD)
- Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR)
- Regulation (REG)
- Business Environment & Concepts (BEC)

Scores are reported on a numeric scale of 0-99, with 75 as a passing score (this does not represent a percent correct)
With the exception of written communication responses, the exam will be scored electronically
A candidate shall be deemed to have completed the examination when granted credit for all four subjects. Candidates will be able to take any or all sections of the examination during any testing window in any order. However, you will not be allowed to take the same section more than once during any testing window.