Beginning in July 2027, the CPA Exam will transition to a new technology delivery platform, accompanied by changes to the user interface. These changes will require an adjusted test administration and score release schedule.
Here's what you need to know.
Why is the CPA Exam moving to a new delivery platform?
The software that delivers the CPA Exam to candidates in the Prometric test centers is being updated to leverage state-of-the-art technology, allowing the AICPA to continue to support a key asset of the CPA profession, the CPA Exam.
The transition makes it easier to adapt as technology and testing needs continue to evolve.
The new platform provides enhanced accessibility, an improved processing cycle, and a more modernized exam experience for all users; and it will allow the AICPA to adapt to future technology enhancements more efficiently.
What happens during the transition?
As with any major technology upgrade, moving from one platform to another requires careful planning.
To ensure all candidate data is processed correctly before launching the new platform, CPA Exam testing will temporarily pause during the transition.
Current target dates include:
July 1–11, 2027:
CPA Exam testing will NOT be available as the software is deployed.
July 12, 2027:
Testing resumes on the new platform.
During the deployment period, the CPA Exam will not be available. The pause allows the AICPA to complete processing from the previous testing window, retire the legacy system, and launch the new platform.
If you’re planning to sit for the CPA Exam during the summer of 2027, please factor these dates into your study and scheduling plans.
How could candidates be affected?
The updated CPA Exam interface enhances how candidates interact with the CPA Exam content. Even seemingly small adjustments (such as changes to navigation, accessibility features, or screen layout) can influence how exam questions perform statistically.
Before scores can be reported, the AICPA must recalibrate CPA Exam items using real candidate response data collected after the new platform launches. This process ensures that scoring remains accurate, valid, and fair for everyone taking the CPA Exam.
Because recalibration takes time, there will be an adjustment to the score release schedule for 12 months following the launch.
More information will be coming soon, so stay tuned.