CPA Basics
US CPA Exam Fees by Section: FAR, AUD, REG and Discipline
By SimplyCPA · 11 October 2026
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- Same exam fee for every section: $268.59 per section on NASBA's state pages in 2026, whether Core or Discipline.
- Application fee: Charged by the board per section application — $96 to $171 among the boards we checked.
- India fee: $460 per section for any section, Core or Discipline (other international locations: $390).
- Retakes: Each attempt is charged in full again.
- Extras: Score review $240; score appeal $550 plus $100 per item; Prometric fees for late rescheduling.
Fee per section
| Section | Exam fee | Board application fee (range) | India international fee | Typical total from India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAR (Core) | $268.59 | $96–$171 | $460 | $825–$900 |
| AUD (Core) | $268.59 | $96–$171 | $460 | $825–$900 |
| REG (Core) | $268.59 | $96–$171 | $460 | $825–$900 |
| BAR / ISC / TCP (Discipline) | $268.59 | $96–$171 | $460 | $825–$900 |
Older articles quote different international fees for Core and Discipline sections. NASBA's current international page lists a single India fee of $460 for all six sections.
Application fee by board (examples)
- Colorado, Montana, New York: $96
- Washington: $103
- Alaska: $109
- Guam: $116
- Massachusetts: $148
- New Hampshire: $171
Other fees you may meet
| Fee | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Prometric rescheduling | None (61+ days out); a Prometric fee (5–60 days); full seat fee (2–5 days) | Changing your appointment |
| Score review | $240 | Requesting a verification of your score |
| Score appeal | $550 + $100 per item | Reviewing failed items in person in Nashville (not available in California, DC, Georgia, Illinois, Montana, Texas and Virginia) |
NASBA notes that, historically, no score has ever changed as a result of a score appeal.
Refunds
Application and exam fees are non-refundable, and an expired NTS can't be extended. The international fee is also non-refundable and must be paid each time you test abroad. In extreme circumstances, NASBA has an exception-to-policy process.
See the full picture in US CPA total cost in India.