From Jeff's interview: There are several possible reasons why some scores are released faster than others. IF psychometric analysis is required, for example, the scores of all candidates who took a articular examination version - whether passing, failing or on the brink - are held until the analysis is completed. For those who took AUD, FAR or REG, the "second reads" of written communication responses may also be a factor. "Second reads" are additional reviews of essays for candidates whose scores are close to passing.....
"However, for those who wish to tackle the technical, a wealth of information is readily available on the Internet about Item Response Theory (IRT), the psychometric model that is THE BASIS of CPA exam scoring."
This is contradictory. Above it says it might be used(it referring to psychometric scoring), then it goes on to imply that is is assumed to be used.
Tommy H - based on the above, your right if it is due to written commun