Welcome to the California Board of Accountancy's CPA Exam Application
Welcome to the California Board of Accountancy (CBA) Uniform CPA Examination (CPA Exam) application process. In addition to the helpful resources below, should you have questions at anytime during the application process, please contact the Exam Unit by email at examinfo@cba.ca.gov.
The CBA offers expedited application processing and direct assistance for past and present military personnel and their spouses/domestic partners, and to refugees, asylees, and special immigrant visa holders. To reach the military liaison, please contact by phone Toll-free at (833) 992-0577 or by email at militaryinfo@cba.ca.gov. To reach the refugee liaison, please contact by phone Toll-free at (833) 656-2318 or by email at refugeeinfo@cba.ca.gov.
TIP
Prior to submitting your CPA Exam application, check out the Uniform CPA Examination Handbook to familiarize yourself with the various materials that are required to be submitted as part of the examination process.
CPA Evolution
The Uniform CPA Exam will undergo changes expected to launch in January 2024. CPA Evolution describes what you can expect to see on the new examination.