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The Q1 2009 CPA Exam pass rates have been released. While BEC and FAR remained about the same comparatively to Q1 2008, AUD and REG's pass rate jumped 2.95% and 2.30%, respectively. Q1 passing rates are historically the lowest of each year, so it will be interesting to see what the third quarter brings, when the pass rates are usually the highest.