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Blueprint refreshes, policy changes, and deadlines that affect CPA candidates. Every item carries a last-verified date because CPA Exam information changes.
Fee figures vary across sources — verify directly with NASBA
We found meaningfully different reported figures for the 2026 NASBA per-section fee and the India international administration fee across otherwise reputable sources. This is a reminder that CPA Exam fees change and should always be confirmed directly with NASBA or your state board before you pay — see our Fee Estimator for the figures we currently track, each with its own source and verification date.
Discipline sections remain limited to four testing windows a year
BAR, ISC, and TCP continue to be offered only in four testing windows annually (January, April, July, and October), unlike the Core sections which are available continuously across most quarters. Plan Discipline scheduling around these windows.
SourceAUD reflects new quality management standards (SQMS No. 1)
The 2026 AUD Blueprint updates its Area I references to reflect SQMS No. 1, AICPA's new suite of quality management standards for accounting firms, effective for firms since December 15, 2025.
Source2026 Blueprint refresh: refinements, not structural changes
AICPA's updated CPA Exam Blueprints effective January 1, 2026 refine references, clarify representative task statements, and align with current professional standards (including the new SQMS No. 1 quality management standards referenced in AUD). The overall exam structure — three Core sections plus one Discipline, format, and timing — remains unchanged.
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