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Exam NewsMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

2026 CPA Score Release Dates: Complete Calendar

Full 2026 AICPA/NASBA score release schedule for all Core and Discipline sections, with key dates and what to expect after your exam.

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State UpdatesMar 8, 2026· 6 min read

120-Credit CPA Pathway: Which States Allow It in 2026?

At least 25 states have enacted or are implementing alternatives to the 150-credit-hour CPA requirement. Here is the current landscape as of March 2026.

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Pricing & DealsMar 8, 2026· 4 min read

CPA Review Course Pricing: March 2026 Update

Current pricing for all major CPA review courses as of March 2026, including Becker, UWorld, Surgent, Gleim, and NINJA.

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Exam NewsMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Hits the CPA Exam July 1: What You Need to Know

Major tax law changes from the OBBBA become testable on REG and TCP starting July 1, 2026. If you are planning those sections, the clock is ticking.

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IndustryMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

The Accounting Shortage in 2026: What It Means for CPA Candidates

CPA candidates are down 27% over the past decade, but enrollment is rebounding and the 120-credit pathway is accelerating entry. Here is the current state of the pipeline.

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Exam NewsMar 8, 2026· 4 min read

CPA Exam Pass Rates: Full 2025 Results by Section

TCP leads at 77.7%, while FAR and BAR remain the hardest at ~42%. Here are the complete 2025 CPA exam pass rates and what they mean for your study strategy.

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Exam NewsMar 8, 2026· 4 min read

2026 CPA Exam Blueprint Updates: What Actually Changed

The AICPA updated the CPA exam blueprints effective January 1, 2026. Here is a section-by-section breakdown of what changed and what it means for your study plan.

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IndustryMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

CPA Salary & Hiring Outlook: What Candidates Can Expect in 2026

CPA-required roles take 73 days to fill, starting salaries are climbing, and firms are competing harder than ever for talent. Here is the salary and hiring landscape for 2026.

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IndustryMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

AI in Accounting: What CPA Candidates Need to Know in 2026

AI adoption at accounting firms jumped from 9% to 41% in a single year. Here is what the data says about how AI is reshaping the profession — and why it matters for anyone studying for the CPA exam right now.

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Exam NewsMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

CPA Exam Candidate Numbers Hit Record Low — But Recovery May Be Starting

NASBA data shows just 27,994 new CPA exam candidates in 2024 — the fewest on record. But enrollment in accounting programs is up 12.4%, and 14 states have adopted 120-credit pathways. Here is what the latest pipeline data tells us.

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