CPA Exam Scores and Results Predictions – April/May 2009 – Wave 1
I was 4/4 in Wave 1 of the January/February window and 0/4 for Wave 2. We’ll forget Wave 2 ever happened (and assume that the AICPA won’t delay BEC or release FAR second again) and march boldly forward with these predictions.
Joanne Vician (who graciously sent me score release info ahead of it being public) at the Illinois Board of Examiners retired after the Jan/Feb 2009 window, but left the readers of this site in good hands with a contact of hers…more to come on that later.
Here we go…
Here are the predictions for the April/May 2009 Wave 1 (NASBA) score release…
- May 18 – BEC
- May 20 – AUD
- May 21 – REG
- May 22 – FAR
- May 15 – BEC
- May 18 – AUD
- May 19 – REG
- May 20 – FAR
- May 17 – BEC
- May 15 – BEC actual NASBA release
Which means that IL, CA, VA, etc will get their scores…
Like I said, Joanne left the candidates who read this site in good hands…as I get info on score releases, I will pass them along as I can…most likely via Twitter, as I can update it via my phone.
Update 5/11/2009 – NASBA Updates Score Release Process…
Revised NASBA release prediction:
- May 19 – AUD
- May 19 – AUD actual NASBA release
- May 20 – REG
- May 25 – REG actual NASBA release
- May 21 – FAR
- May 21 – FAR actual NASBA release
update 5/26/09 – (Two out of four ain’t bad…)
update: AICPA released BEC earlier than expected…here’s some bold prediction updates (reckless and not for the faint of heart…)
- May 14 – BEC
- May 15 – AUD
- May 18 – REG
- May 19 – FAR
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When is the cutoff for Wave 1?
“When is the cutoff for Wave 1?”
If the AICPA keeps with their historical cutoff, it’s Thursday, May 7
i really hope your wrong about your predictions .. and I hope they give the FAR earlier… i will be crying if i get my score right before my birthday and i fail…
I understand about the weekend, but why is there two days between CA, VA & IL release and the NASBA release?
Oh no! Tell Joanne we will miss her!!
Hi Jeff,
Do you know what’s going on with cpanet the forum?? It’s been down for two days and the only place I can think of is here to ask about it.
Mango – I too noticed it was down yesterday. I’ll ask Brenda about it.
Jeff
Im taking Audit on 5/7. I hope that I meet the cutoff date.
this website is so funny! I cant believe I didn’t know about it. what a great way to avoid studying for AUD on Friday!
Do you know if May 7th is the last day of the first wave or the first day of the second wave? Or is May 8th the first day of the second wave? Thanks!!
I would say that Wave 2 starts May 8…but keep in mind that 25% (or so) of the Wave 1 people won’t get their score.
I was told that there weren’t any scores in the 70-74 range on the CPA Exam?… is this true?…
Sorry Denise. It’s not true. Here are my last four audit results:
74,74,74
Yep. It sucks.
Joanne retiring!! HAPPY RETIREMENT!!
From Chicago.
Denise:
yeah! I got a 74 on my first FAR attempt! =(
this site is called another71, so that should clear it up for ya.
Thanks for the info guys!… I just found this site last night… “74″ truly does suck! Whenever I pass (nothing like positive thinking!) I want to look into the scoring of the CPA Exam. It seems so strange to me that those of us w/accounting degrees and backgrounds… and who study for the blasted exams can’t get it passed! Definitely frustrating!!!
YIPES!
Isn’t weird how people react when you tell them you are studying / Sitting for CPA exam? Some with disbelieve and think ?you can?t make it?, the other with ?applaud?, the rest ?stand and to see what happen? I don?t know about you but I am thinking… I can’t wait to get over it! and get my normal classy life back!
yo Jeff!
I never sat for a CPA section so early, but I was wondering if this was normal.
I sat for AUD on 4/7/09 and on the state board (CA) site, it still says: “AUD: Schedule/Attendance Pending.”
Can anyone from CA answer my question?
Usually when I take it in the latter of the testing window, it will say AUD: Score Pending – Attended xx/xx/xxxx xx:xx:xx”
Thanks in advance!
Hi lmb – latestmusicblog.com
I’m in the same boat as you. Took BEC in CA on 4/6/09 but my status still says BEC: Schedule w/Prometric. My previous experience is that it will change to Attended: xx/xx/2009 Score Pending w/in a week. So yesterday I wrote to the board and got a reply in an hr. Here’s their reply, hope this helps!
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In response to your email, this is normal.
There is often a delay from the time a candidate sits for the exam, and the time that sitting is visible in the client account. Approximately 10% of the time, the client account will go from Schedule with Prometric, or a similar message, to the actual exam score.
We are aware of the issue. It has absolutely no effect on when a score will be released.
Please keep in mind that you only have limited access to one of a number of computer systems involved in this process. It is easy to view that limited amount of information out of context.
Sincerely,
Stephen Cooley
Examination Unit
Thanks DT! I really appreciate your response! I’ve never had this happened before, but your reassurance is wonderful! I hope you rocked BEC! AUD is my last one, so I’m just patiently waiting. What part of CA are you from?
Hi lmb – latestmusicblog.com : I never had this happened b4 either. That’s why I was worried. On top of that, the check in computer system at my test center was down. So they took a POLAROID pix + INK thumbprint instead. I thot poloaroid film was extinct! haha
Anyways, I’m from LA area…. BEC is my last one altho it’s my 2nd attempt. Good Luck in AUD and hope we both get result in 1st wave! (I waited 1.5 month for REG last window!)
DT: that’s awesome! I’m from LA area as well. Pasadena area specifically. Polaroid and ink thumbprint .. WOW! Interesting, I took REG last window as well! Hopefully we’re done after this! How did you do in REG?
lmb – latestmusicblog.com: I live about 10 miles E of Pas…Do you go to the Glendale test center too?! I hate that bldg everytime I drive the 210 now, altho my hubby’s work own that bldg…haha!
I got 80 on REG which I was really, really shocked! I messed up on sims but suprisingly well on MCs. I’ve always worked in healthcare acctg, so I have no public acctg experience at all. But so far it’s stable. My SIL got layoff recently from EY. But luckily they waited til she finished all her hrs so she can apply for her license now.
DT:
Nice! I usually go to the testing center at Lake Forrest. It’s far, but I’ve always passed when I went there. Call me superstitious! LOL! I got an 84 on REG! I’m looking for work. It’s tough right now. I actually graduated with my BS in Accounting in May 2007. I took a break from school, did some studying for the CPA, and kind of got sidetracked on the way. My cousin from Tucson, AZ was diagnosed with a really rare and aggressive cancer in late May 2008. I pretty much put my life and career on hold and moved to AZ for a short while. I came back in October 2008 and started getting into study mode again. I’d visit once a month. In January 2009, she passed away. It was a hard time for me at the moment and I eventually got back into study mode. I’m just waiting on AUD results now. Sorry for rambling! I was wondering, do you know anywhere hiring at the moment? Thanks for listening, DT! (=
lmb – latestmusicblog.com: sorry to heard about the loss of your cousin :\ btw – is that your music blog or do u have an email there? Not sure if Jeff will appreciate us rambling on & on our lives here! haha
I am not sure if most of you are aware that you can access the litereature on this website:
http://www.cpa-exam.org/cpa/literature.html
CPA Exam Candidates: Free On-line Access to Professional Literature Package
CPA exam candidates can get a free six-month subscription to professional literature used in the computerized CPA Examination. This online package includes AICPA Professional Standards and FASB Original Pronouncements. Only candidates who have applied to take the CPA exam, and have been deemed eligible by state boards of accountancy, will receive access to this package of professional literature. This online package of literature will familiarize CPA Exam candidates with the use of online accounting resources. However, the interface used by the online package is not exactly the same as that used in the operational CPA Examination. Candidates are strongly encouraged to also review the CPA Exam tutorial and sample tests found on this web site. The sample tests reflect the functionality and interfaces used in the actual examination.
Good Luck to All!!!
DT:
That’s my site! It’s just a project I started during my free time. Jeff loves all of us. We’re bringing traffic to his site and helping CPA/CPA candidates connect! Yeah, it’s tough with my cousin’s situation, but it just makes me appreciate life even more now-a-days. Life is beautiful, precious, and exciting! Yet, it also has it ups and downs. We should value and enjoy every moment of it. I also blog about motivational and inspirational ramble on my free time if you want to check it out at http://taney.wordpress.com/. I haven’t had time to update it lately, but I really want to start blogging again soon.
Everyone is welcome to talk about off-topic stuff (as long as it’s kept clean, etc. etc.)
fyi…you’re welcome to leave a link in the comments or stick your website in with your name, but just know that it will throw the comment into moderation and I’ll have to manually approve it when I get a chance. I’ve had a surprising amount of spam (around 1,300 spam comments) since I switched to wordpress.
people write stuff like:
“excellent name 4 a blog!
)))))) http://www.excojmsds.com/rjeijsdkfdfg excellent rate on pharmaceuticals! try and see!!!”
Jeff
Jeff:
yeah, as a webmaster, I understand and I’m not trying to spam your site in any way. I would stop posting links at your request as well. WordPress is cool, but gets spammed a lot because it’s a great SEO platform
I just took AUD on 4/21/09. I am getting conflicting data on the waves. I took REG in Nov 08 and got my score (76) in Dec 08. I am trying to plan taking FAR and BEC by my “expiration” date. Do the waves mean if I take FAR in Jul 09 I should (hopefully) get my score in Aug 09?… or will it still be in Sep 09?… Any input would be helpful. Thanks
I take AUD in this past saturday 25 of april did I take in time for the first wave??
Eladio – 2nd comment on this page:
Jeff – another71.com says:
April 17, 2009 at 10:36 pm
?When is the cutoff for Wave 1??
If the AICPA keeps with their historical cutoff, it?s Thursday, May 7
I took REG today 04/27 and my last stimulation was very time consuming and complicated than the rest of the exam. I felt that 3 hours wasn’t enough. They should give us extra hours for REG than for Audit.
I just took the FAR exam.. oh my gosh.. i know i failed.. that test was ridiculous.. i dont know whether to start studying for this test again.. or should i continue studying for th AUD part which is on the 14th…
back to crying and the books
lmb – latestmusicblog.com : to answer to your previous question, sorrie but I dunno who’s hiring at the moment. And unfortunately I’ve been asked that questions from friends lately too :\
Anonymous @ 311p : I agreed that REG should have more time than AUD! For AUD I had time to go back to each testlet and ea sim, took a pee break AND had 1/2 hr left over! What da heck?!
Izabella: Move on to AUD! it will be a breeze compare to FARE! You prob did GREAT!
Izabella: I took FAR yesterday as well and I walked out of the test feeling like I definitely failed and wanting to cry knowing if I didn’t pass this I’m going to loose my hard earned REG credit. I think this horrible feeling in my stomach is going to last until I find out my score. I’m not sure whether to keep studying or just wait. If I were you, since you already purchased the test, just study for AUD.
Thank you guys ! Thanks to Jeff this website keeps me sane!!
is it srupid that my hands are itching to check my score already and i just took the test on Monday.
I took the FAR on the 18th of April and I felt like I failed as I walked out of the exam, but I’m prepared for round 2 if it comes down to it. lol.
The estimated release date is May 22 for FAR, but I’m taking BEC on May 28. With that being said, I won’t check my score until I’m finished with BEC otherwise my confidence may take a hit..
The misery this exam brings upon us!
lmb – latestmusicblog.com : My status finally changed to BEC Attended: 04/06/2009
AUD Attended: 04/07/2009 11:26:00 (score pending).
REG Score: 84 – Attended: 02/25/2009 12:54:00
same! thanks for the update! (=
lmb – leave the http:// off of your url…it won’t get caught in the moderation cue and the link will still work.
Jeff: gotcha!
testing ..
it appends http:// itself and it goes through moderation regardless it seems.
The worst is taking the test in the beginning a a testing window. My first three exams I took 11/27/08, 1/27/09, and 2/28/09- and I got the grade back fairly timely- three to four weeks. I just took AUD on 04/11/09, and I feel like I’ve been waiting a lifetime for what could be (fingers crossed) my last part of this exhausting exam, in full knowledge that I still have to wait 3-4 more weeks for the grade. My advice to future CPA exam-takers- take the exam in the last week of the month. Surely this won’t apply to everyone, but if you lose sleep over your exam grade, and you hate playing the waiting game- try taking the exam towards the last week or weekend in the testing month.
Jeff you are awesome and your site has been helpful throughout this rigorous “waiting game.”
Chris from Charlotte:
yup, but with CPA, you want to take it when it’s fresh in your mind. I took all my tests late except for this one late in the window as well and I took AUD on 04/07/09 and its my last one. I completely understand where you come from. I was so ready to take it early that I didn’t want to wait in case of memory loss, so now i’m suffering and waiting now, but you’re not alone!
Hello, love this website!
I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether all tests taken in a window are released by the second wave? So for example, if I take a part in late May am I guarenteed to find out in the second wave (June) or is there a possibilty I still might not find out til July?
Thanks!
Jen:
If you take it in the April-May window, you’ll get your results before the July-August window. So yes, you will get a score by July.
Well…I sat for FAR for the second time after I said I was going to throw in the towel after failing REG twice. I feel like a did great…although I put some serious hours (away from home) into studying for FAR. I walked out feeling pretty confident. I hope it doesn’t bite me in the @$$.
no one has posted lately! i’m super anxious for wave 1 results .. where did everyone go??
So I’m scheduled to take my 3rd exam (AUD) the day after the score release for FAR is expected to come out! Who thinks I should look at the score the night before?! Or, just wait for the bad news after I take my AUD exam?!
Don’t worry, everyone will show up again when it gets close to the prediction of the score release date.
I share your anxiety for wave 1 grades Imb.
im taking audit on the 14th.. Kind of wish i were taking it before wave 1 testing window closes….
taking audit Thursday – here’s hoping my score is included in wave one!
I hope it goes well for you DM (and you’re included in Wave 1!)
-Jeff
Izabella – look at it this way…you’re trading a 75% chance of getting your score in Wave 1 for an extra week of studying. Not a bad trade I’d say.
Okay I need to complain. I won’t ever schedule an exam for the beginning of the window again. This is my first go-round. I took audit on April 3rd and this wait is hurting me. If May 20 is the predicted release date, and I’m scheduled for BEC on May 22, do you all suggest I look at my scores before I take BEC or wait until after? I don’t want to psych myself out!
ADF – it doesn’t matter what we recommend…you’ll still look
I took my FAR for the second time 4/07/09. I am waiting now.
I take Audit on May 26. I just took FAR and feel like I passed because I put in the time this go around…but how does Audit stack up to FAR. Any suggestions on how to study for AUD? And different methods than FAR?
Taking FAR for the first time in 2 weeks and starting to freak out … any words of advice?
PJ,
Advice: Start to freak out more. The more you freak out, the better. You’ll lose sleep, hair, & probably a few days off your life.
Allow yourself to totally lose it. You will be consumed by the exam experience…completely comsumed.
Of course, don’t stop studying. Study while at work. Study while you eat. Study while you’re in the shower. Study while you walk the dog.
Then you will sit down in front of the cheap HP computer terminal at the testing center. You will start clicking on the cheap little mouse. And then you will think to yourself, “Gee, this isn’t so bad. I shouldn’t have freaked out so much!”
And then, in the quickest 4 hours of your life, it will be over.
You’ll see.
Joey nailed it…
Joey,
No offense, but that is the worst advice I have ever heard one person give to another person about this exam. Seriously, I hope that was an attempt at dry humor.
PJ, it’s really not that bad. This exam is different for everyone and what may cause one person to struggle may be a breeze for you. Just study as much as you think you need (that is, if you think you need to review something, don’t talk yourself out of reviewing, just sit down and do it), and come test time, if you are prepared, you will have the same reaction that Joey specified and will still keep those few days you would lose under the above poster’s plan.
Stress to the point of burnout is one of the worst ways to approach this exam or anything major in life. If you stress yourself out, you won’t be able to think straight then you will fail.
I think Joey was being facetious about freaking out…I could be wrong.
ADF…
I’ll tell you my little story. I took BEC in October and REG in November. I just knew I failed BEC and was annoyed with all the time I put in, so I was pretty half hearted studying for REG. The BEC scores came in 5 days before I sat for REG, so I checked to see how bad I did & I got a 78! That gave me the push I needed to heavily review REG.
Just took FAR on April 5th…
For PJ: You shouldn’t freak out, don’t be afraid of the exam. I have taken FAR twice and the first time I went in fearing this exam and expecting defeat, and that’s just what happened. You have to keep a positive attitude, but don’t be over confident. FAR is a tough exam with a lot of material is less time, but it can be passed. And remember, even if you do fail, you can take it again. Just keep on studying and get some rest and pray like hell that the people you test with are idiots and there’s a massive curve
Good Luck!
tomorrow is the 8th, i guess we’re back to hitting refresh on our browsers soon! ;D
Why? Don’t even bother checking your scores for at least another week.
Thanks for your help guys! This site is great! back to the books..
I actually think Joey was a hundred percent correct… I know how i freaked out for my test. Studied everywhere I went, everywhere I ate, even when I was sleeping (nightmares and dreams of material is not fun).
Come the test and my response was “this is doable.” My true opinion is not that the test is hard. It’s not!!! The test is definitely doable .. the two things that get me crazy is 1) fininding the TIME to study and 2) retaining all the information that I just studied.
Otherwise, the test could be much trickier than it is.. Much harder, and def ask more detailed question.
All I can say is, Anyone can do this… Do not give up.. Definitely study.. If you dont have time to study, then find it… That is all i have to say.> Ok back to studying on my lunch break.
After I took Reg yesterday on the drive home the radio station played Tom Petty’s song The Waiting… Now I wont be able to get it out of my head until I get my grade which will hopefully be on May 21…
Thanks for the kind words, Izabella. And, yes, I was joking about totally freaking out like a crazy person.
But most of us do it….Look, a lot of time, effort, $$$ has been spent and a lot is at stake. Of course we’re going to be nervous & possibly psyche ourselves out! Go ahead and FREAK OUT!
However: keep your compass pointing North. My point earlier was that after all the drama, after all mind-bending expectations, it is just a test.
And it really is not that bad. Once you are sitting in that testing center doing your thing, you will realize that the exam is not that bad…especially after all of the incredible build-up going into it.
Trust me. I am veteran at these damn tests. And I have done a lot (a LOT) of freaking out over the past couple years.
So go ahead & freak out. The more you do probably means you’re serious about completing your mission of passing & getting licensed. And one day, hopefully soon, I will get there.
And you will too.
YES, WE CAN!!!
I took Aud on april 1st, still waiting for the result.
My sis had passed all her four parts, and all her test results came out in about one month after she took the exams.
its been 38 days since i took the exam. does that mean my score is between 73-76? thats why it took so long to release my score?
anyone??
thanks
Char – your sister must have sat for her exams at the end of the window, which is why she got all of her scores within a month.
Example using last window: she sat for her exams in the last week of February and got her scores between March 15 – March 25 or so.
You sat for your exam in early April…scores don’t come out until mid-May or mid-June depending on if your score was made available in Wave one.
Don’t read into it at all…it’s just how this process goes.
G/L
-Jeff
This is a great site-a support system indeed. I got my accounting degree and MBA from Asia 16 years ago. I quit my $120k/yr job a few months ago to study and sit for the US CPA uniform test. I know, I know!!!! But this is something I needed to do for my sake. Devoted 3 months to review for the 4 sections. Passed the 3( AUD, BEC, FAR) all in Feb of 2009-but failed REG of all sections. I thought I could easily pass REG-that’s why I only devoted 60 hours of review time to it-10 hours more than I spent in BEC. After the REG test-I felt like I am going to have a nose-bleed. After the 3 MCQs, I only had an hour left for the 2 sims-needless to say, I didn’t finish the 2nd sim.
I took REG for the second time 1st week of May. But this time I came prepared. I used two materials, Wiley and BISK. The first MCQs and SIMS I took using these materials, i scored around 82%. The second time I retook the sample tests(2 days before my actual REG) test, I got 92 in almost all topics. The secret-knowing my mistakes in the tests is not enough. i had to know why I arrived at a wrong answer to minimize the likelihood of making the same mistake next time around. I am very optimistic I did well in the actual test. I finished the 3 MCQs within 1 hr and 12 minutes. I finished my 2 SIMS feeling good. If I don’t pass REG this time around, then something’s wrong with my head.
I’ll post an update after I receive my score.
Good luck to all of us.
Teague719 congratulations on passing all three of the four.. if you feel that you passed Regs this time round — then you definitely did.
Keep us updated. And once again Congratulations!!!!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all the moms out there! (=
Hey Jeff…you should limit the number of times someone is allowed to comment on here. I am sick of hearing lmb’s BS.
Butch:
It’s nice that you’re able to express your opinion on here, but I don’t think there’s reason to cause any feud on here. If there’s any problem, you should e-mail Jeff about it and he can moderate the comments.
I don’t know what kind of “BS” you’re referring to. Your last post can be portrayed by some people as “BS”. We are all here to help each other on a common mission: to pass the CPA Exam!
I wish you the best of luck on your route to CPA success!
I can’t moderate lmb…I’m too busy keeping the pharmaceutical spammers off of here (over 1,000 spam comments).
Classic posts like:
“Nice site! I will add you to my rss feed and will consider reading further http://www.jekrejkremker.com/jdkfjdkfdf/djskdjskdjskds”
“Oopsy – sorry for the post. http://www.jtreiurenkjdsnfmd.com/jrkjdkfmndfkdnf“
Haha, I feel you! That’s what a site indexed on search engines and running WordPress does. Spammers at their worst. Their link building efforts are horrible!
When are you going to update your predictions? I read on cpanet.com that you will..
Are you as evil as NASBA for withholding valuable information?
Yeah seriously, post the update please!!
Sorry for the delay…”life” happened…writing the post now…
Thnx!
OMG Jeff! How long does it take to type? You are killing us!!!!
Yo shutup!!! if you piss him off he wont post the update. Go to sleep come back in a couple of hours jackoff
Nice comment. We are all anxious to hear the news. I am assuming someone with your skill set will be repeating sections over and over again.
haha, looks like he will do well in the communication section.
almost done
AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Are you a hunt & peck typist?
You know the CPA exam is your life when you keep refreshing another71.com to see if you will receive your score result a day early…
Agreed! In addition, if you are on the east coast, you can’t go to bed until it’s updated.
ok – it’s up…sorry for the delay…it should appear in the image scroller…
…and I hope it was worth the wait (gulp)
Please forgive us, Jeff. The waiting game is killing us!
It’s up…
http://www.another71.com/2009/05/nasba-updates-cpa-exam-score-release-process.html
Jeff, is CA score release follow this schedule?
CA/IL/VA scores remain unchanged…good question
Cool, so the updated NASBA prediction is a day early than origanally expected. I guess it’s almost time to get back to keep pressing refresh.
BEC will post on Sunday??
Sunday night…I think so anyway…
The Sunday night posting of NASBA scores makes no sense. In the past, if IL got grades on Friday, NASBA uploaded them Monday morning. Now, it seems as though NASBA would post scores on Friday evening between 9 pm and midnight. At least that is how I interpret what you posted.
You’re right…that doesn’t make much sense…let me think about it more.
this is so confusing.. i am not understanding… i am so burnt out with studying that a simple shift in schedule is confusing me.. I just want my score.
Wow, I’m sitting at work and I just discovered this site. It’s so nice to know so many others are out there freaking out about their scores too
I’m rather new at this, first time through, I have AUD and REG down waiting to hear back on FAR (4/16/09) and have BEC at the end of the month. I didn’t know they actually told anyone the dates for score releases, of course thats not going to stop the checking of the score releases every hour, just in case. I just read through a number of posts and got a few chuckles. Though I must say, waiting almost 3 months to find out my first 2 scores didnt help.
If that’s the case, then now there’s a possibility that we might receive our score on a saturday.
k…this is what they’re shooting for (if my updated predictions contradict this, I’ll change them later…)
AICPA Thursday release = NASBA Sunday evening (11pm-ish)
AICPA Friday release = NASBA Monday evening (11pm-ish)
I took Reg back in late April and I have to say that the first SIM was un-godly difficult. It was more of a FAR SIM as opposed to a REG one. The 2nd SIM was fairly basic. The 2nd and 3rd Multiple Choice question banks were also increasingly more difficult.
I am pretty pissed about that first SIM and I will be really devestated if I fail because of it.
Did anyone else encounter such nastiness when they took REG within the past month or so?
Jeff,
Is the AICPA release date a day sooner than the IL release date?
If not, that actually seems like it would be longer, not sooner.
Example: Last window, the AUD results were posted by IL on Friday. NASBA posted the grades on Monday morning.
The AICPA release is the same as the Illinois/California release. When the AICPA releases scores…IL/CA/VA release the same day usually.
The new formula is AICPA + 1 day (11pm-ish), except for Thurs/Friday AICPA release.
ex: Illinois gets their score on Wednesday…NASBA Thursday night.
Illinois gets their score on Thursday…NASBA Sunday night
Illinois gets their score Friday…NASBA Monday night.
Hope this helps..
Does anyone know any information for PA? Does PA follow the same schedule?
yes – PA – and all states who use NASBA for CPA Exam score relase will follow this…
I don’t know how that is better.
Old Way:
IL scores released Thursday-NASBA Friday morning
New Way:
IL Scores released Thursday-NASBA Sunday night?????
Old Way:
IL scores released Friday-NASBA Monday morning
New Way:
IL scores released Friday-Nasba Monday night??????
Jeff,
I took REG on May 7 at 11:30 AM. Barring it does not fall into the 25% that is reported in the second wave anyway, do I stand a good chance of receiving my score in the first wave. Meaning did I make the cut for the first wave.
Thanks
old way:
IL Thursday = NASBA Monday
IL Friday = NASBA Tuesday
May 7 should be the cutoff, so you stand a good chance of being in Wave 1…G/L Joe
I hate to harp on this, but that isn’t the way it worked last window. IL, CA and VA got AUD results on Friday, March 20. NASBA scores were not posted over the weekend. However, they were available early Monday, March 23. Why do you say a release to IL on Friday is NASBA Tuesday?
thank god im not the only one confused by this…. I think i get it now though.
Valid point on AUD…I went back and looked…Joanne e-mailed me on the 19th (Thursday) to tell me scores were coming out for AUD Friday…which leads me to believe that the AICPA actually released them on late Thursday night because they started popping up in California about 3am PST.
AICPA Thurs = NASBA Sunday
AICPA Fri = NASBA Monday
…is still a good rule of thumb.
I just came across this site yesterday, but it’s great. I’ve passed three of the four parts. I took FAR on April 27th and I don’t think I can wait until next week to get my score. I never knew all of this information before so it’s nice to finally know that there’s a system to the reporting. Before I would be checking all day everyday. I took BEC on Jan 5th and I checked everyday for almost 7 weeks. Thanks Jeff for this site. I’m not as stressed anymore. Hopefully I passed FAR and I can be done. I got a 74 on it the first time I took it.
This is so exciting. I had assumed the waves followed a monthly schedule and since I took BEC on May 5th I would have to wait until late June to get my score. Hopefully it won’t be in the 25% not released.
If you have found the site to be loading slow – that’s because there’s a lot of people on right now (i.e. this time in the testing window). I’ve disabled some of the things like the video bar, cleaned up the side bar, and dropped the number of posts that appear on the front page. Hopefully you’ll find that the site loads faster…let me know if you have any problems.
Thanks again for reading,
Jeff
This is such a great website with really good information. It’s nice to see that I am not the only person out there stressing. I had 3 parts passed and could not pass BEC (72 on the last attempt) so I lost FAR at the end of February. I am a tax accountant so I drastically cut back on my hours during tax season so I could take BEC again on April 3rd (waiting for score now) because I knew I needed to take FAR again in May (scheduled for the 27th) because I lose REG on the 31st. It is extremely stressful to know that for the last almost 2 years I feel like all I have done is work and study and was so close to actual being a CPA. The only relief I see is that hopefully, fingers crossed, I passed BEC and will pass FAR in 2 weeks. If that is the case, at least then, I can stop studying until I find out my FAR results. The 18th is my birthday though, so if there is no good news, I would prefer to not receive my score then! This website is helping me to not lose all of my sanity while trying to become a CPA. I wish everybody the best of luck while waiting for their scores and studying.
I just took BEC yesterday! AHHH I already want my scores!! What are your predictions for Wave 2?? How long do people normally wait??? Is it possible that I could be in Wave 1???
I took BEC on Saturday the 2nd. I take Audit on Thursday May 21st…should I look at the scores before or after the audit exam?
PS…I am in corporate accounting and auditing is a big blur to me!!!
chris, i don’t think you can wait until the 21st, at least for me, i can’t.
Yeah, I understand wondering if you should see your score prior to sitting (mindgames)…I have decided I can’t wait so I am going to see my score before I take the test.
I have almost decided that I am going to look. If I don’t, I think I will be focusing more on if I should look or not rather than cramming for audit.
I should be getting BEC back Sunday night…have AUD Monday at noon…you better believe I’ll be checking my BEC score before taking AUD.
BEC was released by the AICPA tonight…CA/IL/VA/(TX?) should get their scores tomorrow…NASBA on Friday pm??
wow.. a lot sooner than I expected. should I be concerned now that my score won’t get released in the first batch if I waited until the predicted last day of the first window?
Jeff,
If you look at JAN/FEB 09 Wave 1 — AUD was release by Illinois Thursday the 19th, and was Released by NASBA Friday Early AM.
You are saying that now instead of Friday Morning it will be Friday night? I think instead it would be late Thursday PM.
Previously, they would both receive scores on a day, Illinois system would update real-time, but NASBA had to run a batch update early in the AM. With the new way, aren’t they changing it so it runs 6 hours earlier? So it would be late Thursday PM?
Just how I am understanding the new system.
I asked Jeff the same question yesterday. It seemed that with EVERY Illinois release in the last scoring window,both waves, NASBA updated the next business day.
Okay, I know I’m not the only one, but waiting for the score is killing me. I can’t sleep for over a week now, when the release date get closer, my situation is even worst!
I don’t know if you were around last window or not, but if you were, you may recall that IL had problems with their IT system and they were delayed.
old way: CA + 2 days
new way: CA + 1 day…and then come out around 11pm
CA doesn’t post online updates to the public like IL does, but CA candidates will let us know when scores come out for sure.
updated score predictions (reckless and not for the faint of heart)
* May 14 – BEC
* May 15 – AUD
* May 18 – REG
* May 19 – FAR
Are those NASBA predictions, Jeff?
CA + 1 day, does it mean CA’s REG release on May 19?
So AUD will be released on 19th May NASBA???
Those are NASBA…please don’t hold me to that…it’s an aggressive schedule reflecting that fact that NASBA is trying to expedite the process and get scores out ASAP…they just have a few more hoops that they have to jump through b/c they represent so many state boards.
If NASBA releases BEC tomorrow night, I won’t be shocked…that’s all I’m saying…don’t hate me for saying that though if it doesn’t happen…if I were a betting man, I’d say it’s 40/60 Thursday/Friday pm.
(I hope this is helpful…I’ll keep what I’m thinking to myself if it causes anxiety or frustration if it doesn’t happen
)
No BEC scores yet, so maybe tomorrow (Friday)!!!
I got my BEC scores (Washington State). I passed. I am finally free!
So for states like SC that are rteleased thru NASBA, REG comes out on 18th morning or 17th night?
If says Error: No Score Found at this point, does that mean my score hasn’t been released? Do you think they changed the cut off for Wave 1?
chris, what state are you
Toni, watch your mouth. hahahah
BEC out in CA.
Why can’t New Mexico be early like the other states?
TN
Remember – NASBA is posting scores in the evening now…it *could* happen tonight (11:30pm-ish Central). I know that they’re trying…
Rajneet, don’t hold me to this but I think we will get our Wave 1 BEC scores tomorrow around 5am. I think we are usually a day or two behind IL and CA and they always are processed overnight and show up to us in the early morning.
I take REG on Monday so hopefully I either get my BEC score by Saturday morning or after my test on Monday… I don’t think I could bring myself to look at it on Monday morning!
No scores yet for IL
how did washington state get their scores then?
“Rajneet, don’t hold me to this but I think we will get our Wave 1 BEC scores tomorrow around 5am. I think we are usually a day or two behind IL and CA and they always are processed overnight and show up to us in the early morning.”
http://www.another71.com/2009/05/nasba-updates-cpa-exam-score-release-process.html
Good luck on REG….if you dont have the BEC score by Monday morning, look before you go in or else you will be wondering about it all through the REG exam.
AUD is out in Deleware!
“AUD is out in Deleware!”
Delaware releases through NASBA…and you spelled your own state wrong.
Got my BEC score in IL. Passed with 75. No more exams yippie…Update on website says there is no score released yet. But when i signed into account my score is there.
is Butch being mean and lying?
If AUD is out today from NASBA, does REG come out tomorrow?
I believe Butch is lieing
Maybe if we can get more confirmations from DEL or other NASBA states?
Yes – Butch was playing a practical joke…
Hopefully BEC will be out TN by tonight or tomorrow morning!! TN releases through NASBA
Butch isn’t from Delaware anyway.
Any more jokesters will lose their posting rights until score releases are over…it’s not fair to people waiting for scores…
Refresh state/NASBA website and tension kick in.
BEC out in CA! Passed with a 76!
Hi, I took FAR in 4/11. I think I did well on the multiple choice test lets but I did not have enough time to fully complete the sims. I could only write the memo and do the research in both sims.
What chances do I have to pass FAR?
Regards,
In in VA waiting for Audit. It’s my last exam and the suspense is killing me! I’ll post as soon as I get my score…assuming they don’t hold back my exam until the next wave.
Hi all,
Does scoring high really matters in CPA or just passing score is enough..I scored 77 in both far and bec..My husband is very eager to know about it..Can anyone help me out with this.
Hopefully we’ll have AUD scores soon, then. I’ve passed FAR, waiting on my AUD score, and will sit for REG in two weeks.
Any words of advice for REG? It’s really intimidating me…
Your CPA score isn’t like your college GPA…it’s not normal for people to ask you what your scores were. There is no difference between a 75 and a 95…a CPA is a CPA.
I want 300 points, no more and don’t need anymore than 300 to be a CPA!!
It seems like scores on the CPA exam only matter in two regards:
1. You passed OR
2. You passed and received the Elijah Watts Sells award. I had an instructor in my accounting class that scored one of the highest scores on the exam in early 2000′s. She was featured in the Washington Post, yada, yada, yada, and after only a few years, made partner at her firm. Of course, she was wicked smart and incredibly driven, which may be the bigger deciding factor in her success.
My husband gets hung up on the score too, but that’s because he’s in a world where 75=C, not 75=cause for serious celebration.
tell your husband that he should take you to a nice steak dinner for getting your 75!
what does your husband do? If he has nothing to do with accounting, he will never understand.
California BEC released. I passed w/ 86!!
Thx everyone and another71 for the site.
75 = “A” in cpaexamland
I am having the nicest dinner of my LIFE once I’m done with all these exams!
Nice job MrZod and everyone else getting their passing BEC scores today
Thanks Guys..I Hope all these responses will make my husband happy about my scores.
I can’t think of a single educational background (unless they’ve been to medical school…but even then they’ll be hiring a CPA to minimize their tax exposure) that would give someone the wherewithal to look down their nose at a 75 on the CPA Exam.
Look at it this way: 50-55% of people get an “F” each window.
what does your husband do? unless he is a CPA or passed the BAR with a ridiculous score tell him to zip it and throw him in the doghouse
anyone in florida get their score yet?
Hey Jeff,
I know this is a little irrelevant right now since Wave 1 scores are in full swing, but I’m wondering if there are any prelimineray rough release date projections for Wave 2?
Thanks!
Kentucky received BEC today….
does this mean that AUD scores (NASBA) will be out tomorrow?
Waiting in MASSACHUSETTS here….
“I know this is a little irrelevant right now since Wave 1 scores are in full swing, but I?m wondering if there are any prelimineray rough release date projections for Wave 2?”
It will probably be similar to Jan/Feb Wave 2…I’ll publish a post in about 2 weeks or so…
http://www.another71.com/2009/02/cpa-exam-score-release-predictions-janfeb-window-wave-2.html
re: “does this mean that AUD scores (NASBA) will be out tomorrow?”
BEC scores will likely be out tomorrow via NASBA…*some* chance it could happen tonight. We’ll see when the AICPA releases AUD…everything hinges on that.
This is definitely repetitive, but in your conversations with the AICPA recently have they confirmed when scores are released? Meaning- If BEC is up for NASBA tomorrow AM or PM, then does that automatically mean scores for AUD wont be up until Monday?
I wasnt sure if they clarified whether scores are posted at all on the weekend (either saturday morning or not)
THanks!!! anxious………cross the fingers and toes
The AICPA releases scores on the weekend…and NASBA runs their processes 7 days a week. If the AICPA releases on a Saturday though, NASBA is closed and some of the things that they have to do won’t happen until Monday with a hopeful Monday pm release.
That’s my current understanding of the process, anyway.
Hi Jeff,
I have a question….
On Kentucky’s website when I log in to look at the BEC scores that posted today, it says “The latest exam section scores available in this application are 4/24/2009″. Do you think that this means that the cutoff for Wave 1 is 4/24/09? I am waiting on FAR. I sat on 4/27….I was really hoping to be in the Wave 1 release.
Thanks!
So basically if ILL/CA scores for AUD are out tomorrow then there is a chance for NASBA AUD scores this weekend….crazyy
Hi All. Great site. I took BEC for the second time (73 first time) on April 9 and am eagerly awaiting my scores here in Texas. I am a bit confused by the comments from some people who indicate that they are getting their scores off of the NASBA site. Where is the quickest place for me to find out my score – NASBA or the Texas State Board Site?
Got 78 on BEC in CA!! All done with studying! yey!! Thank you Jeff for this fabulous site and letting us blow off our stress here!
I am so happy for you DT! I have a terrible feeling that I failed BEC again. I can’t seem to get motivated to start studying for REG until I know my BEC score.
Unfortunately I am not one of those people where I pick up things intuitively. I studied and studied and studied both times. I think that I will really be crushed if I failed. Anyone have an answer to my question on the best place to check scores? The only place I know of is the Texas State Board Site. Does NASBA have Texas scores too?
Congratulations DT! (=
Jeff,
1st Wave
That would suck if the cutoff was April 24th for the 1st wave of scoring. Is that really the case? I took BEC on May 6th to in hopes of getting a score in the first wave.
Has anybody received a score that took the exam later than April 24th?
Wave 1 has been the 7th day of Month #2 since I’ve been tracking it…if you sat April 24th – no worries. With that said – something else might cause you to be Wave 2…but not your testing date as far as I know.
I’ll be up at midnight with a stogie and a beer ready to receivith my grade! If it doesn’t come, I’m prepared either way!
I bet you start earlier than midnight
I sat for BEC on Apr 30th and I have received my score
I bet you’re right. I’ll be back here after midnight!
Are scores continually released throughout the day for states that have not received them? Or is it a situation, where if my state does not have a score yet, I am going to have to wait until late tonight/tomorrow.
I’m in Arizona, and we can’t view the scores online. Any idea how long it takes after the scores have been released to receive them by mail?
Hi all – Congrats to all who have found out they passed! I’m wondering if anyone knows why they release the scores in the same progression. I can understand BEC first, but why the others in the same order each time?
Thanks, and again congrats!
Jeff,
When do you think AUD will be released for TX?
“”"Any idea how long it takes after the scores have been released to receive them by mail?”"”
I am in NC and we cannot view scores online either. Last time I got results in mail the following day after release. Good luck.
I can’t believe they started releasing scores already. Can’t wait to see my Reg score on Monday.
I am in Mississippi and we also receive our scores by mail. For FAR, I got my scores 4 days after release day.
looks like the state of illinois has just updated their website to show scores will be released on Monday. Hopefully based upon all of the above feedback the scores will be released earlier
hypnochick – I think you’re sticking some text in the URL portion of the comment box that’s throwing your comments into moderation…I have to do this to keep the spammers with viagra sites from going wild on here.
update: NASBA BEC scores should be out TONIGHT (i.e. this evening around 11:30 pm central)
Is the problem corrected now?
yep
Jeff – when you say NASBA BEC scores, does that mean that the scores can be obtained off of the NASBA site for all states? Sorry, I just started accessing your site and perhaps I am asking a dumb question. I obtained by score off the Texas State Board Site last time and was wondering if there is a quicker way to get the score.
Unfortunately – TX releases independently of NASBA, so you’re at their mercy. In the past, TX has been faster than NASBA, but not this window it looks like.
thanks for the info! I’ll just keep checking the site… trying not to do it more than every half hour – ha ha ha:)
Jeff,
You knew when NASBA received BEC from the AICPA. Will you know when they receive REG, and will you update us?
Absolutely!
So if I don’t hear you say that NASBA has REG scores, then it is pointless to check for my grade?
Jeff, do you think REG for CA will come out on Sunday midnight?
Looks like I’m the wrong LA – Louisiana, not Los Angeles.
Still waiting for BEC score.
So much for sleeping tonight.
Is there still a chance of seeing Audit scores tomorrow night? Any updates/info on Audit is GREATLY appreciated! Thanks in advance!!
I agree with Sally, I am waiting for AUD in NY (nasba)!! Whats best case scenario/worst case scenario (assuming im in 1st wave of course)
I’m waiting on AUD for New Mexico…:)
Hi, I’m new to this site, and I’m waiting for FAR in CA. How do I check for my results once the scores are released? Do I check from the NSABA.org site? or my state’s accountancy board site? Thank you
I’m waiting for AUD in NY as well! I experience a mini coronary every time I check the NASBA site…
waiting on audit for SC… it’s only my first one. FML
Took FAR the 3rd time…on 04/08. CA.
It looks like the score will be released just in few days.
Kinda nervous…
Yes! Let’s keep up the Audit talk and I’m sure when Jeff checks the site he’ll update us!!
Oy! I can’t wait till 12:30 already, New York Time. Central is 1 hour behind?
Yes hopefully all the BEC ppl got their scores and now audit is up next?!
I am dieing for my AUD score!!!!!!!!!!
i know my section ID# better than my birthday already
Please O’ Lord just PASS me.
Would you give up a body part to pass all the 4 parts of the cpa exam? Like a pinky or something? or something inside like an Appendix maybe?
You don’t really need an appendix do you? Goodbye Tonsils!
In the Illinois Board of Examiners webpage it says that the cut-off for Wave 1 is from April 1 through May 8, 2009. Is that true for the other states?
Yes jason it for all states. Unfortunately you are in wave 2. I work for the AICPA and we withheld your score for additional review. Please check for your score in the 3rd week of June. Dont bother checking before. Sorry buddy, keep truckin
Anybody from TN gotten BEC scores today? I took mine April 8 and nothing is showing up for me.
Is that so. What’s my state?
I’m new to this site and really enjoy reading all the feedback (much more enjoyable than studying-LOL). For the TX folk, I called the State Board today and they said they have already started releasing BEC. I sat for REG April 16 (my first attempt at the exam-excluding a very pitiful attempt 13 years ago) and asked them when REG would be released but of course they said they did not know. They did say they would send an email when scores are posted…
Try to chill…. Santa won’t be here for another few hours.
I’m chilling out waiting for my BEC score by watching REG videos – test is next Thursday.
Nan-I’m just the opposite-waiting on REG scores, studying for BEC-taking it same day your taking REG.
12:00PM BEC release in Eastern time? Can’t wait…first attempt in BEC, hopefully when I check, there will be a MAGIC number. Please don’t be another71 or 74.
Good luck to both of us.
With the schedule moved up at least you’ll know for sure about REG when you walk into BEC. I hate uncertainty. I’d rather know, whether or not the news is good.
So here’s to good news….
is there a possibility that FAR scores for IL will be posted over the weekend, or is there any idea when it will post.
I haven’t received any more updates since I was told NASBA was releasing BEC tonight…
Studing for BEC while waiting for REG and Audit… after checking a 100 times today now, I know my Section ID by heart as well.
BEC is too much Info. bla bla bla ….(which I wonder if we able to use/apply it in the real world) Now, I know what some of you guys were saying …
I’m studying for BEC as well as waiting on REG and AUD! I’m sure checking this site and my score page every 5 minutes is slowing me down a bit!
Is anyone else anxious for 12:30am est?
I know I have been checking the NASBA website like 2-3 times a day like a fool since say.. the day after the exam ..
I am not exactly sure I believe people are going to get their score at night.
But if Jeff said so then..
Hey guys! Did you see me beat the celtics tonight? Im a beast!!
Troll
Is anybody else watching the clock tick by waiting for BEC?
I am .. refreshing every 5 minutes..
I read above that AUD could be released tonight? Is that on the NASBA website as well as the state board website? I’m a CA resident, and I don’t believe we can check our scores through NASBA. Thoughts?
Thanks Jeff – Great site!
i’m refreshing the screen every couple of minutes too. i am getting so anxious i think i have to puke.
Good luck to all. I hope we get the scores we want so we can party tonight!
Hi Jeff,
Do you know when we’ll be getting scores in GA? Waiting for FAR score.
I haven’t gotten any e-mails about AUD…sorry guys. As for the other sections…it’s looking like early next week.
Jim -
Where did you read that AUD could be released tonight?? That would be awesome!
gonna be a long night. I can’t even imagine having to retake this BEC a 4th time. I got 70 the last 2 times. Please not another 70.
Are you not on DST? Would I have to wait to hours to reach this 11:30 you speack of?
As I understand, per Jeff the scores will be released at:
12:30 am EDT
11:30 pm CDT
10:30 pm MDT
9:30 pm PDT
This is B—-rootal. I figure it this way, the only way I will get to sleep tonight is if the grades DO NOT come out.
If they come out and I pass I’ll be too pysched to sleep. But if they come out and I fail, I’ll be too pissed to sleep.
Anybody want to play some poker?
Sure. I’ll play. But we have to pause every 60 seconds to check if the scores are out.
I am ill from checking the Texas State Board Web Site for my BEC grade for the last 4 hours, every thirty minutes on the hour. Help please! I am so ready for the torture to be over so that I can get on with REG. I am stuck in pergatory until I get this grade.
I am a new CPA exam taker. I took BEC for the first time 2/23 and the second time on 4/09. I graduated 5th in my class with a 3.86. This exam has made me feel so dumb. How do people with families and stressful full time jobs handle this!
I am eagerly waiting for the Texas results. Any one still up and suffering too?
AHH . Waiting for BEC in NY… Most horrible feeling ever.. Every time I click refresh , my heartrate speeds up
17 mintues till we get our scores…*fingers crossed*
15 minutes till BEC …
I am here waiting on scores as well. 11:30 cannot get here soon enough.
12 minutes…
k…I’m starting an internet radio show on the CPA Exam…if you would like to be a part of this disastrous first show – call:
(347) 324-3652
The show starts at 12:30 EST (in 11 minutes) … call with questions/comments/whateva
Are you refer to BEC or AUD?
Where do we listen to the show?
dunno yet…in theory – I will upload it to itunes at a podcast…if the thing even records, lol
hypnochick,
After what I’ve been through in my life, waiting for this is a breeze.
I’m your “family person with stressful job” person. And I’m 50 years old and taking these exams for the first time. Passed 2, hopefully 3 tonight, on the first try.
5 minutes.
3 minutes…holy smokes I think my heart is gonna pop outta my chest!
3 minutes.
Nan-Me too! Except I’m 37. Thought I was the only crazy one out there doing this at my age….I have a 6 & 10 year old and my own bookkeeping business-I was a stay at home Mom for 10 years and couldn’t wait to get back into the “working” world again, but now I’m wondering-what was I thinking???? Actually, I’m only working if I can work for myself, otherwise I wouldn’t be doing this….But I’m like you-been through a lot, but still anxious to know my score. I commend you on your first two exams-I bet you did just fine on the part your waiting to here about!
Hypnochick,
I’m also waiting for my BEC scores. Took it April 3rd. I wish the Texas board would get on the ball!
Donna, you’re not the only crazy one, count me in! I’m 36 with a 6 & 7 year old, I work full time and really want to be a stay home mom… waiting for my REG result which will not be available until next week. This weekend will be long…
SOMETHING is happening. I can’t get the scores of the two sections I passed, but earlier this evening I could.
GRRR… kids. My 20-yr-old was downloading something massive and tying up all the network bandwidth. Just shut her down.
BEC is out for Colorado – 83 for me!!!
Does Colorado release scores through NASBA? If so, that means we’ll get our scores any minute now. Good luck all!!!
yes I believe!!!!
Thanks for bringing the site back up Jeff. For the past hour I was able to get any website but this one.
How do you do this and work a day job, too?
BTW, it’s after 1AM in Louisiana and still no scores here. I wonder if the locals have gone home for the night.
congrats to the person who scored 83 from colorado.
Any ideas when the MN scores will be out? I am checking the NASBA website impatiently…
Update: No BEC score as of 6:05am EDT (FL)
Jeff.. do you think that certain NASBA releasing states will not release until tonight or possibily early Saturday?
Is NJ part of the NASBA score release? I keep checking for BEC but no luck yet.
7:05 am .. still no score for FL.
7:11am no score for BEC for NY too, I guess it will be out by this weekend but the wait is Horrible..
Nothing yet in Louisiana. CPANet has some people posting this morning that they got their scores, but I don’t know where they are.
Put together a chart based on what I have seen:
No Scores as of 7:15
FL, LA, NY, NJ
Scores as of 7:15
CO, CA, TX
no score for AUD in NM either…:(
Would like to clarify that is a BEC chart.
thats a real impressive “chart” ryan
Hi Nan, Donna and CA! I passed with an 82 on BEC here in Texas. Life is good! I’m glad to hear that I am not the only “mature” person who decided to take on this punishment. I’m 41 and absolutely stressed out of my mind. This news, does, however, mean that I will have a great weekend and now be able to concentrate on studying for REG. I thought that I absolutely nailed the first test and came up short with a 73. On the second attempt, I was sure that I failed it and came up with an 82. Unbelievable. Time to put the ocd score checking behind me! Have a great weekend everyone.
Donna & Nan,
You are not alone. I am almost 39 years old and the mother of five-18,14,13,11,8, I felt “unfinished”, so I started college in 2004. Next thing you know, I graduated in 2008 and went from working part-time nights to full-time days. I thought it would be more
“fulfilling.” I don’t know what I was thinking. Now I get to add the stress of studying for this test onto a crazy schedule and a full-time job. Honestly, I should have just left well enought alone. Nobody had any expectations of me when I was the uneducated, stay-at-home mom of five children. Now, I can’t go back. Here’s hoping we all pass the sections we are waiting for so we can be that much closer to being done!!!
I am 33 soon to be 34 with twin 14 year olds with a FT job and a hubby to nag all while studying…wish me luck for REG on Monday. I am waiting for some great AUD results.
I am with you, 33 with a preg wife and a 1 and a half year old.
In VA waiting on AUD and sitting for REG in 2 weeks, already got through FAR and BEC.
No BEC scores in TN yet….
No BEC scores in GA yet either.
Hi
I gave BEC on 9th April 2009… I cant view my score .. Is the BEC score out for CO board
Just hounded the VA aicpa – only BEC out and since their website is down if they dont get anything by the end of today then its a wait until Monday if released over the weekend.
Like Tom Petty said, “the waiting is the hardest part”!
No score for BEC in NJ either
Any scores up for CT?
Wow, it’s nice to know there are so many other “old folks” doing this. I’m 37 with a 14- and 1-year old (yeah, I know), full-time job and one heck of an understanding wife. Waiting on FAR, my first section, taking AUD 5/23.
so basically we all have to wait until Monday night or tuesday morning…they wont upload anything sunday night….
For VA the person I spoke with said they only get an email saying they are out and at that point they have access. Once that happens we can call at any point.
I am waiting on REG and take BEC tomorrow. I sat for REG on April 11 and would really like to know my score before I take BEC. I passed FAR and AUD and received my scores in 3 weeks. I should have know it would be to good to be true on the REG grade……. waiting is the hardest part!
Jeff,
You are stupid. I woke up at 6am for my score.
Thanks for nothing loser.
We really can’t predict whether Audit, Financial, or Reg will be next after what happened last wave. I wonder if the AICPA did that just to show Jeff and all of us that we are its b____es!
To the person who called Jeff “stupid,” you are a moron and need your behind whipped.
jeff,
Any idea when Aud will be released in TX?
Nice. You know, if you don’t appreciate the trouble Jeff goes to, even though he’s finished with the exam, maybe you just shouldn’t waste your time on his site. The rest of us appreciate everything he does. Even when his psychic abilities are not perfect.
I agree, lets not get into calling names, we all know waiting is the hardest part and it is frustating but people please let us hang on tight and use restraint before blaming anyone!
For the person who posted at 7:24:
If you don’t like the site, then dont come here. There are so many people who do and appreciate so much what Jeff does.
I am one that does appreciate Jeff. Jeff, THANKS for your help!!
“You are stupid. I woke up at 6am for my score.
Thanks for nothing loser.”
You woke up at 6am for your score? That’s sleeping in on score release day!
fyi…NASBA loaded them last night, but it didn’t “go”…NASBA IT people are working on it…got an e-mail this morning.
I know it’s frustrating, but at least they’re trying to align score releases as close to CA/IL as possible…got to give them credit for that. Try to cut them some slack while they work out the kinks.
Error: Score not found.
Please verify Section ID Number and Date of Birth format and re-submit.
Can we get a revised prediction for everything sometime today??
Thanks for the update Jeff!
THey (NASBA) are uploading BEC today- so no AUD/REG/FAR till next week definitely?? Updated predictions too?
Old scores aren’t showing either. I figured something was up when I couldn’t even get those.
Glad to see you let that dumb comment roll right off you Jeff. Dont mind the 1, there always has to be
Shouldn’t IL and CA receive the scores some time today for the next (mystery) section ?
Good Morning Jeff,
Did you get any sleep?
Prepping the exams is bad enough. I couldn’t imagine running a high-demand website like this one and working a day job at the same time. You’re awesome.
Still no BEC score posted for Louisiana.
I want FAR
at least they moved it up. Of course that just means they might move it up again, so I must keep checking….. Arg!!
If the AICPA graders are anything like the people here at my workplace, they take about 10 smoke breaks per day, which would explain why this process goes on and on and on….
How about AUD In TX?
Jeff,
“NASBA loaded them last night, but it didn?t ?go??NASBA IT people are working on it?got an e-mail this morning.
I know it?s frustrating, but at least they?re trying to align score releases as close to CA/IL as possible?got to give them credit for that. Try to cut them some slack while they work out the kinks.”
Did they say any idea of if that means they might have scores out today (a mid-day release)? Or will they try again tonight, or anything else about a release time?
I’ve never seen Jeff even allude to this, but there is a “DONATE” button at the top of the page. If you have anything to spare after paying for the exams and review courses, you might consider sending a “Thank you” to Jeff for this website.
I second that. I emailed him saying he should advertise it but he ‘felt bad’. I think the small donations will easily tally.
“I second that. I emailed him saying he should advertise it but he ?felt bad?. I think the small donations will easily tally.”
He obviously does that with the “discounts” he gives you guys for Yaegar. See above in the top right. Yes, you are getting a small discount, but by inputing discount code, its another way to determine how many referals he brings in for them and he gets a cut of every referal. So please don’t feel sorry.
No BEC scores for MA yet
“Miller Time” is the same person who called me stupid and a loser a few posts ago…lol.
Nan – you’re awesome!…I really appreciate your contribution.
-Jeff
Jeff, so are we thinking that AICPA gets scores out today?
I will make a donation if Jeff can tell me when Audit is getting released.
D
Dunno if it gets released today ~ but if I get an e-mail about it, I’ll certainly pass it on.
**if I had to guess – I would say YES, but that’s just me thinking that since it released Wednesday…2 days later for the next one seems about right.**
Jeff –
Do you think BEC scores will be released sometime today for NASBA states or do we have to wait until 11:30 CST to check the website again?
“?Miller Time? is the same person who called me stupid and a loser a few posts ago?lol.”
Erroneous.
Jeff,
This site is a waste of time. I could build a website and make bogus claims about when test results are going to come out but i actually have a job which requires doing work and not picking numbers out of a hat and hoping they prove to be true. Though I commend your efforts, I have been sorely disappointed in your ability to follow through on your predictions. I liken you to the guy who works at traveling carnivals and guesses peoples weight before they step on the scale…purely nothing more than a sideshow.
Best of luck in all your future predictions.
Interesting
I hope angry CPA trips, falls down a manhole and drowns in a pool of sewage.
Angry cpa – is that really called for? No one asked for your opinion.
Whens PA BEC coming out???????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ignore the Troll, (s)he’s just bored. FAR anyone?
As Angry CPA’s twin, let me assure you someone pissed in his cheerios this morning.
@ Angry cpa and all the other negative people
What is with all of the Jeff bashing? If you check the posts on this thread and those of previous waves and you will see he often is correct. Now, when I say correct, I mean he is reasonably close. He may not have hit it on the exact day but, he gave you a frame of reference. Without his predictions, I’d probably be submitting from the time I finish the exam until the scores get released (whenever that may be). So, how about a little appreciation for the perspective he does give you. Think of where you would be otherwise.
As for the donations / ad revenue… of course he needs to make some money. The guy is done with the CPA exam and has to pay for this website to keep it running. I say it is only fair that he receive some income (he probably is lucky to break even) for the work he puts into this.
If you want to be mad at anyone, be mad at the AICPA for running the most ridiculously complex and confounding certification program out there.
Waiting for Aud in CA. I’ve refreshed several times and nothing!
btw, thanks Jeff for all that you do! I am so glad I found this website! It has def. helped me keep my sanity!
OK, who’s drunk at this hour of the day?? Sure sounds like at least a couple of you are.
Let’s keep it cool.
One day…maybe one day, we’ll ALL be professional CPAs. In the meantime, I’m awaiting a FAR score.
Good Luck to the rest of you over the weekend!
Ahha – right on!!!
“This site is a waste of time. I could build a website and make bogus claims about when test results are going to come out but i actually have a job which requires doing work and not picking numbers out of a hat and hoping they prove to be true. Though I commend your efforts, I have been sorely disappointed in your ability to follow through on your predictions. I liken you to the guy who works at traveling carnivals and guesses peoples weight before they step on the scale?purely nothing more than a sideshow.
Best of luck in all your future predictions.”
I’ll put you down as a “maybe” for a donation.
waiting in PA for BEC also!
So when is BEC going to be released…..I see like 5 different dates…is it today, tonight or tomorrow?
“I?ll put you down as a ?maybe? for a donation.”
Haha, thats great. You’re awesome Jeff!!!
My bowels are all upset waiting for BEC in PA as well…
Jeff, you are the man!! This site is awesome.
Those people that have nothing good to say about you are just pissed that they didnt think of this first. they probably havent even passed the exam anyways…just bitter towards you because it seems like you have a good life!!
Have any PA/Nebraska/Vermont takers emailed/called the NASBA coordinator, Nan Buchanan, yet to see if she has an update?
Anyone call anyone to see if there has been any updates on score releases?!!!!
Just talked to the Texas State Board and they said Aud scores won’t be out until probably the beginning of June. Those waiting for BEC, they still don’t have those scores yet either.
Anyone happen to talk to the Georgia Board?
This is starting to sound like it may take a while after all.
I’ve worked in IT long enough that I understand, all too well, when there is a system failure. Everyone is SOOOO accustomed to having instant real-time updates, and when a system crashes (as apparently happened with the NASBA score updating last night) nobody has any patience.
When you’re still troubleshooting a problem, it’s impossible to say how long the fix will take. And even when the primary failure is fixed, you may still have to re-load the software and databases, and THEN you have to do data integrity verification before bringing the system back on line.
Things were a lot more peaceful when scores came in the mail, and the mail truck only came once a day.
That said, I’ll just stick my nose back into my REG book and wait for an update. Hopefully Jeff’s NASBA contact will e-mail him when they have a new projected score posting time.
‘As for the donations / ad revenue? of course he needs to make some money. The guy is done with the CPA exam and has to pay for this website to keep it running. I say it is only fair that he receive some income (he probably is lucky to break even) for the work he puts into this.’
He also has to pay his snitches at NASBA.
Nice to see a Pearl Jam reference…
This site helped me through all those difficult times, please don’t criticize it. If you don’t like it, just don’t visit here. Jeff, thanks for all your time and hard work!
Jeff,
Keep up the good work and don’t let the haters get you down. I don’t personally know Jeff, but I do know he is working his butt off to help others even after he passed the exam. How many of you out there think you will be this dedicated to helping others after you are finished with this grueling exam??? Just a little shout out from a fellow Topeka native.
Hi Jeff,
Any chance of you publishing your Reg notes you compiled when you got your brillant 92, my brain is taxed out looking at all these exceptions.
D
Hey Stephanie. I am from Texas and I got my scores for BEC. I passed – yippppeeeeee. Not sure why you were told scores aren’t posted. Maybe only posted for some test takers.
Hey Jeff – You’re AWESOME! Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Mr. Angry CPA – go be angry somewhere else.
I sure hope NASBA didn’t screw this thing up worse by tinkering with the IT stuff.
And why in the heck has AICPA not released the 2nd section yet ? They always fart around with this thing….never fails !! So they released BEC early; that is not good enough; BEC is easy to grade.
And that reminds me, I’m glad the AICPA Rep. gave Jeff answers to many questions, but that the guy gave some cocky answers that kind of ticked me off. For instance, he said, “there is no curve and each score is independent of other candidates.” That is complete horse puckey, and he knows it is. Pschometrics is a form of a curve. It has everything in the world to do with the performance of the group.
re: REG notes
I can do that…they’re hand-written right now and I gave them to a friend who took REG this window.
When I get them back, I can type them out. My notes are from the tax portion…for law/ethics, I just used the Yaeger handout (didn’t even use the Wiley book for that part).
Hopefully you aren’t sitting for REG soon …
I agree, this is a tremendously helpful website. I don’t understand how people can get upset at Jeff for not nailing the score releases perfectly. It does say score release “predictions” at the top.
By the way, nothing in NY yet. I’m waiting for Aud and Bec.
btw – if people want an avatar other than the blue thing…they can get it at gravatar…
Looks like nothing would be released in TX till early next week
Hi Jeff,
Any news about BEC coming out this afternoon?
Great site keep up the terrific work.
I wonder why the people (your sources) at the AICPA and IL State board of Accountancy do not chose to communicate the results directly to the CPA Candidates (their customers) who have paid them fees and instead prefer to leak little tidbits to you.
Unless NASBA fixes the IT thing and runs the process this afternoon – I doubt you see it before tonight.
NASBA likes this site and has gone out of their way to keep me informed via e-mail so if something happens, I bet they’ll e-mail me and I’ll pass it on asap…
Hopefully you aren?t sitting for REG soon ?
May 27TH. Is that too soon???? Can you set yourself as a charity so my donation will be tax deductible??
D
In CO waiting for AUD, nothing yet… submit…submit…re-enter data…submit…
“Looks like nothing would be released in TX till early next week.”
I got my passing BEC score this morning. (3 for 3 in 3 months!)
Why is it that the Illinois Board gets info. from the AICPA Team regarding the cutoff date (i.e. May
but never gets info. on the ORDER of releases after BEC. Noone can convince me that they don’t already know.
Jeff, is your prediction of Audit being 2nd based on history, or do you get an inkling from a source ?
Thanks.
When are you going to buyout cpanet? Can I still get in on the groundfloor?
D
Jeff, do you think I should stop pressing refresh for my AUD scores in CA? I’m at work and havent been able to work much anxiously waiting for my score! And of course laughing at all the posts…
So are there still chances that BEC posts tonight ( if not before ) or its Monday now ?
Vicky:
I’m wondering the exact same thing as you!
since BEC isnt out on NASBA today, is it safe to assume AUD wont be out until at least monday? NASBA never releases 2 in one day right? even witha glitch?
waiting for AUD in CA. i must have hit refresh a million times already, lol. is it still coming out today?
For CA, do we check our score thru the client account?
Vicky and ladycat:
I’m glad i’m not the only one tryin’ to get my AUD score in CA.
I have the same concern, how does CA candidate check their score?
yes, for CA, you go to http://www.cba.ca.gov/cbt_public
I chose online notification. I check my score through the California Board of Accountancy, which is where i created my application. I’m not sure if there is any other way.
This is the reply I got from the MN co-ordinator:
Exams are scored and released at the same time during each testing window.
All candidates should be advised that the 1st wave of score release will occur at the end of the 2nd month of the current testing window (May). Those scores should be available on-line or by mail no later than the 1st week of the dead month (June).
The second wave of scores will occur around the end of the dead month (June). Those scores should be available on-line or by mail no later than the 15th day of the new testing window (July).
NASBA is unable to determine in which wave an individual candidate’s score will be released by the AICPA. Also note that taking the exam early in the window does not guarantee that a candidate’s score will be released in the 1st wave.
Candidates cannot request a second copy of scores for the current window until the 1st day of the new testing window (July).
Exam scores are only available by U.S. Mail.
Got it. Thanks, Vicky.
we check on the application website under status section
‘Nice to see a Pearl Jam reference?’
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/05/15/pearl.jam.mugging/index.html
Had to try out the whole gravatar thing, it is easy to set up and it really works. Great site Jeff, way to represent T-town!!
how does the gravatar work? is it based on e-mail address?
got my BEC in TX today… 2/2!! (FAR next thurs… crap)
Still waiting for FAR result for a CA registrant
I passed the AUD the first try but i have not received through US mail the official result from NASBA except for the online result through CA webpage… should i be concerned?
Jeff, this community is great! thanks for all you’re doing..
Jeff:
you should use OpenID with Gravatar. It seems like it would work better for bloggers.
“I passed the AUD the first try but i have not received through US mail the official result from NASBA except for the online result through CA webpage? should i be concerned?”
Congrats! Did you get your AUD score for this window or is this from another window?
Thanks!
Anonymous:
I’m from CA and I passed FAR, REG, and BEC
I have not received anything in the mail, so you shouldn’t worry. I think you get something when you pass all 4!
Congrats! Did you get your AUD score for this window or is this from another window?
Sorry forgot to mention… from another window.
has anyone talked to NASBA or the AICPA about scores today? ANy phone calls made?
I?m from CA and I passed FAR, REG, and BEC
I have not received anything in the mail, so you shouldn?t worry. I think you get something when you pass all 4!
Thanks for the comfort!
I CANT TAKE THIS…THOUGHT BEC WOULD OF BEEN OUT ALREADY…I HAVE BEEN ON THE TOILET ALL DAY.
Question-If scores are released by the State Board of the state you live (in my case, TX), then I should not be concerned with what happens with NASBA? NASBA releases scores for those states that do not release them directly to their candidates? Want to make sure I understand all this stuff! Thanks!
‘I CANT TAKE THIS?THOUGHT BEC WOULD OF BEEN OUT ALREADY?I HAVE BEEN ON THE TOILET ALL DAY.’
Are you working it out with a pencil like any good accountant would?
ITS JUST A BAD SITUATION…AND YES I AM
Why does FAR have to be last?
any updates on releaseas??
Half a day is gone. I have a feeling we will not get AUD score for CA today.
Jeff,
So, what’s your prediction on AUD release date for the NASBA states at this point?
Thanks as always.
I realize everyone is stressed and frustrated (I’m personally waiting on two scores this window). But would it be possible to skip the TMI about bodily functions and associated ‘humor’? Thanks.
No.
Jeff,
You lack of attention to detail is dispicable. You have everyone waiting on your site for hours for updates (because your original predictions were WAY OFF!!!!) Answer to the people. When will BEC scores actually be released?
ok for all those rude people out there that have nothing nice to say but to take out their anger on someone who is only doing you a favor by keeping you informed… Do us a favor and DON’T visit this site. No need for your negativity..
anyway with that said.. Jeff thank you for all that you do … we need to be so grateful to your wife and kids… for you to be able to juggle your kids, job and things at home and then this site, all I can say is that we need to praise you endlessly.
I speak for 99% of us when I say THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!
‘You lack of attention to detail is dispicable’
So is your spelling my friend.
oh and dont use your name as ANGRY CPA either.. your not a CPA.. you wouldnt be on this site if you were number one.. and number two you would be more professional and damn right more appreciative…
WOW people like you upset me. GET OFF THE SITE AND GET THE INFO YOURSELF!!!
Yea…Jeff thanks.
izabella youre wrong…
what you said represents more like 99.9% of us…
im sorry … I stand corrected…. thank you!!!
im sorry.
thank you…
“Answer to the people. When will BEC scores actually be released?”
JEFF DOESNT WORK FOR THE AICPA!!!!! He is only making an educated guess!!!!!
Donna – I am also in Texas. I really think the days our scores are released are the day after they are released from NASBA. I could be wrong, but that is what I’ve gathered from this site. I have checked when my grades were posted for my last 3 exams against when Jeff stated that they were reported, and that seems to be the case.
Am waiting for my REG grade back. I took it 4/7/09 and it’s my last one. I am DYING! If I need to study already then just bring it on. Put me out of my misery.
I took REG April 30th. Does that include me in the Wave 1 (assuming I don’t have a first-time simulation)?? What was the cutoff?
I agree with 75% CPA MN and everyone should understand that he is motivating all of us and those who are blaming him should look themselves what they have done and why they are blaming Jeff.
Thank you Jeff!!!!
i think it was may 7th.
I keep hearing the cutoff was May 7
Illinois’ state board’s website says its May 8th and that 100% of BEC scores have been received by the Board of Examiners.
http://www.illinois-cpa-exam.com/files/scorerelease.pdf
well, I guess it’s time to give up hope on getting AUD this weekend
ANS-thanks for the input! Kinda hoping to get REG earlier in the week since I’m taking BEC on Thursday…will just have to wait & see…
Hey Jeff,
Do you think that all the release score dates will be postponed by a day?
I believe I speak for everyone that has been posting here all day when I say… AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
GIVE ME MY SCORE! IT JUST ISN’T FAIR ANYMORE! YOU WIN, I AM BROKEN.
Ok, got that off of my chest. I’ll be refreshing quietly while curled up in the fetal position.
Way back when I had a sales job where we created made-to-order products. They told us to never give the customer the actual expected completion date. Some 15% of the time it would be later, and those customers would be unhappy because we did not deliver “on time.”
Instead they told us to add a few days to the expected completion date. The 85% of customers whose products were ready on the real completion date would be thrilled to get “early” delivery, and the rest would also be happy with “on time” delivery.
Last night I kind of felt like the customer who got his product “late”, when the updated BEC score release forecast was thwarted by IT problems. But all that really happened was the folks who get scores through NASBA appear to be back to the original projected score release dates.
Doesn’t change my score either way. I passed or I didn’t; I can’t go back and change that now.
**AUD released by AICPA this afternoon**
Jeff – does that mean we’ll be able to view the score sometime this afternoon? I’m in CA. Thanks.
Jeff:
Does that mean that IL,CA,VA, etc. will get their AUD results later today? possibly?
I’m in California. The Board told me scores are being released randomly and to keep checking online. I’m trying to remain patient, but the waiting really sucks. Nonetheless…I know that eventually I will have the scores…Being upset doesn’t do anything to get them any quicker- so I think I’ll get back to doing what I’m supposed to be doing…
Jeff:
Does that mean I failed BEC?
MillerTime:
No, it does not mean you failed BEC! It takes time to process depending on what state you’re in and also not all of the test results get processed for Wave 1. Just waiting patiently. Atleast give it a few days.
So Audit was released today but nobody has BEC yet?
I’m confused.
AUD has not been released. Some people have received BEC scores, but it’s still being released. Patience is key!
Auditing was released to CA/IL/Nasba, etc.
CA/IL will probably release AUD sometime today (just a guess…send hate mail if I’m wrong…haha)…NASBA will release BEC if they get their system fixed tonight…probably release AUD over the weekend or Monday…dunno.
Jeff,
Has anyone every gotten their score on a Saturday Morning?
Here’s the process:
1. AICPA releases to everyone
2. CA/IL etc usually release pretty quickly
3. NASBA has to wait a day or so to do something with the states
4. NASBA uploads scores
5. NASBA releases
Currently, BEC is in step 4 for NASBA. AUD is in step 3 for NASBA.
I hope I didn’t just create confusion…
sounds good. thanks for the update jeff!
Thanks for the information Jeff. My f5 (refresh button) is about to break!
There has to be history on this- has NASBA ever released scores either saturday morning or monday morning? since they have that upload process i wasnt sure if they could on either of those days.
any insights?
thanks
Truthfully, has anyone received thier scores yet?
Thats why we love you Jeff (in a drinking buddy kind of way of course)
Ill make a donation next week when I get paid.
I’m from CA so I don’t know NASBA works, but I am aware that CA has released scores on saturdays in the past.
sean:
people have received BEC, but nobody has received AUD yet.
I know NASBA has released on Monday…I’ve *heard* of people say they’ve gotten them on Saturday…before I kept track.
I just talked to a co-worker right now who has his CPA, and he found out two of his scores on Saturday morning!
Releasing scores on staurdy morning is no longer a legend, it’s reality.
Thanks declan…no obligation, of course
I’m doing another show tonight…I’ll try to make this one more palatable…haha…I’m having Phil Yaeger on to talk about the new consolidation testing…FAS 141 R.
Call in if you have questions…you can “chat” also.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cpaexaminsider/2009/05/16/CPA-Exam-Insider
You clearly need to be a CPA to understand all this.
And I believe–correct me if I am wrong–that there is only one among us.
nah, i learned about FAS 141(R) in my accounting class.
I’m in VA and I’ve got scores on Saturday before. That is, before they “upgraded” their system and scores no longer get uploaded to the website. The 2 sections I passed before they upgraded are on the new site but the section I passed in January that was released in March (after the “upgrade”) along with everybody else I know never got their score posted even though we all got the results over the phone and by mail. What a terrible upgrade, gotta call to get your score and then still sweat it out till you see it with your own eyes in the mail. Now I’m just waiting on AUD so I can be done for good.
ah~ still waiting for AUD in CA. The results from hitting refresh aren’t very refreshing.
same here…
Same here lacycat! I wonder if we are delaying the process even more by jamming up their website by hitting refresh?? I hope not! =D
make me the 4th
Haha, were all in the same boat.. Going insane over here. Where do you all work anyways?
one of the big 4, haha
5th
Pasadena here, at a private company, and as u can see I havent done much “work” today = O
hedge fund of funds
Lacycat,
I’m Big 4 as well up in SVO. Taking PTO to study for REG, lol.
Jim – SVO? Silicon Valley Office? Haha, me too… don’t know how to do my timesheet today since I haven’t been able to focus on work.
Right, Silicon Valley. Thanks for the reminder actually – Have to submit mine by 6.. Hopefully, we’ll get our scores before then.
How do you like working so far? Audit/Tax/Advisory? How long have you been working?
I’m in Audit.. now for about 2 years.
California definitely releases scores on Saturday. I personally spoke with the Board yesterday and they confirmed that scores are released on Saturday.
Thanks ddt1, I’m gonna stop checking now.
I work for a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee.
But he’s going to be retiring soon, so I’ll be in the market as soon as I pass these exams.
I’d like to get into Fraud Investigation and Forensic Accounting, so if you have any suggestions how to do that I’ll welcome them. I anticipate I’ll have to leave Louisiana and move to a city with a major airport hub, at least.
Jim – I’m in Tax. So far so good I guess. I’m gonna do my timesheet now. Good luck to you.
where do you work sean? 5th?
I just discovered this website after already taking and passing BEC, AUD, and REG… Now I sit and wait for FAR. My recommendation would be not to take FAR last since it takes the longest one to grade!! I’m dying here in Chicago just waiting. This website does a way better job passing the time than checking the ilboa website everyday!! Thanks Jeff for the website, wish I would have found it earlier!! Good luck to everyone
I just discovered this website after already taking and passing BEC, AUD, and REG… Now I sit and wait for FAR. My recommendation would be not to take FAR last since it takes the longest to grade!! I’m dying here in Chicago just waiting. This website does a way better job passing the time than checking the ilboa website everyday!! Thanks Jeff for the website, wish I would have found it earlier!! Good luck to everyone
I took BEC on 4/3/09 and my scores are not showing as posting. I am in TN. Any thoughts?
I also took AUD on 4/11/09 and it’s not showing either.
Working in Newport Beach, California. U? New York?
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Long time reader (i.e., since i started these damn exams), first time poster. As a fellow accounting nerd, I can’t stand the wait any longer. I’m going to go out and get slammed drunk then come back tonight and maybe audit is posted. Any thoughts/answers as to if ILBOA releases scores on Saturday. All I need is audit!
any of your firms hiring for those of you out in CA?
i am waiting for my REG score. my husband is threatening a divorce if i don’t get it soon. i have been so out of it waiting for these scores – i think i would divorce myself if i could. i have been impossible to deal with. anyone else feel like this? REG is my last exam…
NO AUD scores yet…………
Erin – Assuming your husband isn’t a CPA, there is no way he could understand the amount of stress and pressure you are under!! That is something that my husband has never been able to understand, and likely never will. So you aren’t alone! Just keep pushing forward, you’re almost finished!
BEC is out for NJ, 90 on my first try. Awesome
NY Scores are up. I just passed my last part which took many years. Woohoo!!!! Thanks for an amazing website. Good luck to you all!!!
PASSED this bastard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY
Oh Man am I psyched
BEC 80
AUD 87
REG 75
Waiting for FAR grade next week.
Jeff, I love this site. I love everybody!!!!!
I PASSED MY FIRST!!! I PASSED MY FIRST!!! BEC!!!
PA scores are up. Passed w/ an 89. Off to bed…less than 72 hours before I take AUD…
No Audit???
Hawaii scores are out. I passed!!! Good luck to all.
Can you specify which section it is when you post “the score is out”? I’m waiting on my AUD score. My state is NASBA state and I’m wondering it will be available tomorrow. Has anyone seen score being released over the weekends? I’ve been taking CPA exams for about a year and half. Personally, I don’t recall the scores ever released over the weekends. This waiting is killing me.
Thanks all!
88 on BEC – first try!!! (I hoped for a 90+, but I’ll have to live with the 88.)
Thank you, God. Now I can get back to REG prep.
Jeff, your website just slowed down to a near-standstill.
Nan,congratulation, you are short by 2 points
I waiting for my REG and AUD scores while studying for BEC
Still no AUD in IL…
93
Can you specify which section it is when you post ?the score is out??
My bad, forgot to mention that. BEC scores are out.
Nan—nevermind a 90. YOU PASSED!!!!!!
time for that stogie and a brew
MA BEC is out…. finally passed!!!
66, 74, 74, 77!!! Yes!!!
Has anyone heard when the MN BEC scores will be released?
“Nan,congratulation, you are short by 2 points”
I’m tempted, but I don’t plan to re-take for a better score. Too risky. I might fail on the second try.
For me: On to REG – FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS and get a 92+ on that!
Good luck to you on BEC. Here’s hoping your other scores are good as well.
Jim, I am in MN and my BEC is up as of 10:00pm. I passed but did worse than I did in FAR & AUD. One left, Monday!
“Nan?nevermind a 90. YOU PASSED!!!!!!
time for that stogie and a brew”
I’ll split it with you. You can have the stogie.
Care for an ice cold glass of Guiness Stout with a thick, frothy head?
From NH, waiting for my REG score, which I took on 4/1. Now I can’t sleep, can’t study. I passed two, and failed FAR. REG, waiting…
MNWild,
Thanks for the update! Still no BEC score here, anxiously awaiting and trying to study for AUD. Clicking refresh every 5 minutes insn’t helping the cause.
TN BEC scores are up on NASBA site. I passed with an 87!!!!!!! Now if I can just do the same on REG in 2 weeks.
It really ticks me off that nobody has received an Audit score yet. I am especially shocked that California has not posted any of them.
I am under the impression that California uses a real time system, so if the AICPA sent the scores this afternoon, what in the heck is the CA Board doing?
Ryno, TN BEC scores are up? For some reason mine isn’t showing up. I can’t stand this much longer.
75!!!!!! I am psyched!!!!
show in 7 minutes…call in or live chat…talking about FAR consolidations…
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cpaexaminsider/2009/05/16/CPA-Exam-Insider
Any news when REG scores will be released? It’s first one I’ve taken so I’m anxious to see how I did and compare it to how I felt and to know if my study technique worked-little late to change it for BEC as I am taking it on Thursday……
NY is out. I definitely thought I did horrible and ended up getting a 78, I am so thankful. Now I just have to wait for FAR on the 19…I pretty much have my section ID memorized.
new show is on the site if anyone is interested…
http://www.another71.com/2009/05/cpa-exam-insider-podcast-sfas-141r-may-15-2009.html
okay…so someone on here that has taken through TN has received their scores. A person I know that took it the same day as me found out tonight, but for some reason my score isn’t up. I’m tired, but keep thinking “any minute.”
I have a feeling something is wrong with me in their system. My first test score (audit) wasn’t put up online because they just changed their laws to reflect being able to receive scores before completing 150 hours. So I got the last one by paper, I’m wondering if this has something to do with it. Although I thought all that was cleared up and good to go.
listened to the show Jeff, tired to comment but took too long to register on the site. Didn’t have any questions, luckily I only learned FAS 141R and not 141.
You’re lucky Stephen. We ran out of time, but Phil wanted me to mention that people sitting in July could very well could see original 141 questions b/c they could still be in the test bank until they get all of the originals purged.
eh, that’s not good news…I take FAR on July 8th
nan, you did well on AUD; what study material do you use?
don’t freak out though…he just wanted people to be aware of that possibility. With a test bank of thousands of questions, they might miss some of them.
Jeff, do you think REG for CA will release on Sunday night? Or do I have to wait until Monday?
I’m going to say Monday at this point…unfortunately. With AUD not coming out yet via CA – I think you’re looking at Monday.
Good night everyone
“nan, you did well on AUD; what study material do you use?”
FAR – 85 (Nov 08), AUD – 98 (Feb 09), BEC – 88 (Apr 09). All first time. REG next week, score in Wave 2.
I’m using the whole kit-and-kaboodle Becker package – CD-ROM course, Flashcards, and Final Review (cram) product.
The local university instructors recommended Becker as the best “but it will be expensive,” or Gleim as the next-best for folks on a budget. So those are the only two I took a serious look at. They even had an arrangement with Gleim for former students to get a discounted price. (No such luck with Becker.)
Hey Jeff,
Why don’t you pick another number from your hat? the last ones did not work out.
Anonymous, do you seriously have nothing better to do on a Friday night than troll? If so, you might be a great public accountant.
no AUD results yet…so Jeff, are you thinking Monday for AUD?
“Hey Jeff,
Why don?t you pick another number from your hat? the last ones did not work out.”
(as stated above in the post…)
Revised NASBA release prediction:
# May 17 – BEC
# May 19 – AUD
# May 20 – REG
# May 21 – FAR
update: AICPA released BEC earlier than expected?here?s some bold prediction updates (reckless and not for the faint of heart?)
* May 14 – BEC
* May 15 – AUD
* May 18 – REG
* May 19 – FAR
I said that the latter predictions were bold and reckless…they were “glass 7/8 full” scenarios that I tossed out there for fun AND…I labeled them as such.
The original (updated) predictions are still in play.
I’ll consider your hat suggestion for Wave 2.
re: AUD … if I had to guess, I would say that CA and similar states release AUD today…they’re pretty good about releasing on Saturdays.
Jeff, thanks for the input and patience with the nervous/anxious CPA candidates.
I received my BEC grade this morning, 5/16/2009. I sat under Tennessee.
I got my AUD score this morning, 80!!! In California!
I meant to leave my “name”. I got my AUD score this morning, 80!!! I’m in California! My REG score is pending!!!
AUD 94!!!
Thanks Jeff for the reasonably accurate date! I refreshed the CA state screen until 3 and woke up at 6. Poof! the score was there! Now I can go back to sleep!
I got my AUD Score this morning too ddt1, 84!! What a relief.. Off to take REG now
(seriously.. like in 45 mins, lol)
Per above, CA AUD scores were amde available today (Saturday). Anybody have any guesses when PA AUD would be viewable online?
still no CA AUD score for me yet…:-( congrats to those to passed -)
what is a NASBA state?
Are any CT scores out yet?
Anyone from IL get AUD scores yet?
Still waiting for AUD in IL… getting nervous!
The Wolf – I am waiting on AUD in PA as well, I’m *guessing* based upon what I’ve been reading on this site that scores will be made available on NASBA sometime on Monday. Good luck to you!
Received AUD in CA and I PASSED!!!!!!!!!
I scored 80 in BEC from Colorado!! Hurray…
TN AUD scores are not up yet…
Did anyone in VA get their scores yet for AUD?
How long after they post them online do you receive them via postal mail?
no score for AUD in NM yet
Has anyone decided if NASBA will post scores on a Saturday or Sunday yet? I thought not, but I’m getting EXTREMELY ANXIOUS waiting on AUD!!!!
From what I understand, it is highly doubtful that NASBA will post AUD scores over the weekend. Once they get the scores, they have to do some kind of confirmation with the states before they can post scores. Since the AICPA didn’t release the AUD scores to NASBA until Friday afternoon, I can’t imagine they had time to get that confirmation from the state Boards.
Darn it… that’s what I was afraid of. I don’t know how people can concentrate on studying for the next part when they don’t know how they’ve done on the previous one!
I jut got AUD! Yaya! 87 in California!!! Time to celebrate! 2 down 2 to go!!
okay…yeah I’m getting hosed. Other people out of TN are getting their BEC grades, but I am not. So sad:(
i took aud on 4//17 in ca and haven’t received my score, does this i did not pass?
CA Aud scores are out!!!..got mine jst awhi;e back…
To everyone who finally passed after repeated attempts…
And to everyone who fell short, but is determined to try once more…
I really admire your tenacious effort. I know how dismal it is, and how little support I have had, after multiple failures. And I know how difficult, but yet how necessary, it is to get up and keep going, acting as if the failures were successes and as if the vultures circling over me were actually eagles lifting me up.
You folks are truly the bold and brave, with inner fire and spirit to be admired. You will make it wherever you go in life. I only wish there were more people like you.
In CA, haven’t received my AUD score yet (tested first week of April)- is it now safe to assume I won’t be receiving my score until Wave 2, or do they release the scores gradually?
On FAR, REG, and AUD, if you were “lucky” enough to get a new sim, you might automatically be kicked into Wave 2 no matter how early you tested.
That’s because the AICPA waits until they have a statistically sufficient quantity of test-takers with the new sim before they finalize the grades on it.
It’s been so long since I took AUD (4/6), I can’t remember a thing about the simulations
Has anyone from Kansas received scores? Had FAR on 4/11, hoping I don’t have to go back and fight the monster again…
FAR wont be out yet right? Something like Tuesday or Wednesday I think. I can’t wait. That’s my last freaken part!
FAR is like a double test, its so much damn material
FAR has not been released for anyone.
If I my FAR score comes back 75 or higher I’m going to light my FAR review materials on fire in my back yard
Nan,
“And to everyone who fell short, but is determined to try once more?”
Thanks for keeping a positive outlook! I’ve been following Jeff’s blog for its therapeutic and comic value since about November of last year when I started this adventure, and it seems like there are a lot more negative comment posters this window. I enjoy the supportive and comic posts a whole lot more.
Jeff,
Thanks for taking the chance and posting the “reckless” predictions. I didn’t receive my AUD score (GA), but it made Friday at work a whole lot more interesting just following the comments here and hoping.
I really hate this waiting period. It’s hard to focus on the next exam.