Certified Public Accountant exam cost calculator
Get an estimate of your Certified Public Accountant exam costs.
Fees checked on October 19, 2026.
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Testing outside the United States?
Degree issued outside the United States?
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Sections you will sit
Retakes you expect
Estimated total: $3,392.36
Estimated total
$3,392.36
Breakdown
One-time fees
- Credential evaluation (NIES)$250.00
- Board education evaluation application$96.00
Exam fees
- Exam section fee4 × $268.59$1,074.36
- International testing fee4 × $390.00$1,560.00
- Board exam application4 × $103.00$412.00
Published fees
| Fee | Amount | Charged | Applies when | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam section feeCharged per section and again for every retake. The same amount applies in Guam and Washington. | $268.59 | Per attempt | Always | Montana CPA Exam fees(opens in a new tab)NASBA | |
| International testing feePer section, on top of the domestic fees, when you sit in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan or Lebanon. Non-refundable. | $390.00 | Per attempt | Tests outside the US: yes | International administration of the CPA Exam(opens in a new tab)NASBA | |
| Credential evaluation (NIES)Required when your degree was issued outside the United States. Translation and verification cost extra. | $250.00 | Once | Degree from outside the US: yes | International credential evaluation for CPA Examination and/or licensure(opens in a new tab)NASBA International Evaluation Services | |
| Board education evaluation applicationWashington's fee. Boards differ: Guam charges $136 and Montana $146. | $96.00 | Once | Always | Washington CPA Exam fees(opens in a new tab)NASBA | |
| Board exam applicationWashington charges this per section applied for. Montana charges $96 and Guam $116. | $103.00 | Per attempt | Always | Washington CPA Exam fees(opens in a new tab)NASBA |