CPA Exam – Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) — Discipline (BAR) Exam Blueprint

BAR

240 minDuration
75/0-99 scaled score; 75 required to passPassing Score
$226Price
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Exam Domains

1 Business Analysis 45%
2 Technical Accounting and Reporting 40%

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice (MCQ), Task-Based Simulations (TBS) — research, document review, journal entries, calculations
FormatLinear (computer-based)
Online ProctoringNot available
ID RequirementsOne primary government-issued photo ID (e.g., passport, driver's license) AND one secondary ID. Both must have the same name matching NTS (Notice to Schedule) exactly.
RenewalRequired -- CPA license renewal requirements vary by state board. Typically 40 hours of CPE per year (or 80 hours per 2 years). Contact your state board for specific requirements.
Retake PolicyMust wait until test results are released before retaking the same section. All four sections (3 core + 1 discipline) must be passed within 30 months of passing the first. CPA exam offered year-round (continuous testing).
LanguagesEnglish

Official Study Resources

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