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Friday, January 18, 2013

Update on the '11-'12 CPA Exam Scoring Error

Earlier this week, news broke of a CPA Exam scoring error affecting the simulations portions of REG and FAR exams in both 2011 and 2012. Word on the virtual street is that several students who initially received a failing score are now being told that they've passed. Roger CPA Review received several inquiries from students wondering if they were affected, so members of our staff put on their investigatory hats and dug deeper to find the details about this mishap. 

Good news: A representative at the AICPA confirmed that the above facts are true. 
Better news: If you have not received a phone call or email from CPA Exam Services informing you that your score is now a bright and shiny "Pass," then you are not affected by this scoring error. All those affected have been notified. 

Here is a message directly from the AICPA:


"We had an issue with two simulations.  All of the impacted candidates and their state boards have already been notified. We’ve addressed the problem and thankfully, will not see it again."


If you were concerned about the CPA Exam scoring error affecting you, we sincerely hope this eases your worries. If you have any further questions about this scoring error, please do not hesitate to contact us. The quickest way to receive a response is to leave a message in the comment section below. 

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Did they definately talk to each candidate affected? Just wondering in case someone missed the phone call or email.

Roger CPA Review Staff said...

An AICPA representative confirmed that all affected candidates have been contacted-- first via phone, and then by email if there was no reply. From our research, there were only around 20 total candidates affected by this error.

Ali said...

I received the great call that inform me about the shiny "pass" in REG exam that I did in Feb 2012 .
But my question now is how to claim the refund for the two exams that I had after Feb 2012 in same corse?

Wishing to get the helpfull detailed answer that I couldn't find it from NASBA.

Thanks a lot.
Ali

ali said...

Any one know how the validity of my score will be considered? I mean if the 18 months validity will be considered from exam date or from passing notification date?

Anonymous said...

Ali -

Did you ever get an answer as to the 18 month timing?

Thanks!