The Q2 2013 CPA Exam Pass Rates have been released by the AICPA. Historically, Q2 is better than Q1, with Q3 bringing the highest pass rates of the year.

The Q2 Pass Rates are the highest since the 2011 CPA Exam format change.

AUD 2013 Pass Rates

Q2: 48.08%
Q1: 45.19%

Increase: 6.4%

AUD Q2 Pass Rates from Prior Years

2012: 47.81%
2011: 47.95%
2010: 50.75%

BEC 2013 Pass Rates

Q2: 55.95%
Q1: 53.47%

Increase: 4.6%

BEC Q2 Pass Rates from Prior Years

2012: 53.17%
2011: 46.48%
2010: 48.86%

FAR 2013 Pass Rates

Q2: 49.09%
Q1: 47.16%

Increase: 4%

FAR Q2 Pass Rates from Prior Years

2012: 46.49%
2011: 44.27%
2010: 48.37%

REG 2013 Pass Rates

Q2: 49.79%
Q1: 47.57%

Increase: 4.6%

REG Q2 Pass Rates from Prior Years

2012: 49.62%
2011: 45.01%
2010: 52.07%

Thanks to Forum Member BHDave10 for the heads-up that Pass Rates were out.

What do you think contributed to increased pass rates?