The CPA Examination is offered two out of every three months of each quarter. The months when testing is available are called "testing windows." The testing schedule is as follows:
Testing is Available Testing is NOT Available
January and February March
April and May June
July and August September
October and November December
Eligibility to Test
In order to make appointments at test centers, candidates must have a valid Notice to Schedule (NTS). Candidates receive an NTS after they apply to take an examination and are deemed eligible by their state boards of accountancy. An NTS is provided for every section a candidate has been approved to take. The NTS is valid only for a specified period of time and cannot be used once it expires. Therefore, it is important that candidates schedule their test appointments as soon as they receive the NTS.