Enter your MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) and TBS (Task-Based Simulations) raw scores, then select your CPA Exam section — Core (AUD, FAR, REG) or Discipline (BAR, ISC, TCP) — to get your estimated CPA exam score on the 0–99 scale. The passing threshold is 75, so you'll see at a glance whether your practice performance puts you on track to pass.
Estimated CPA Score
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Pass / Fail Status
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MCQ Weighted Score
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TBS Weighted Score
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Points Needed to Pass
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To pass any section of the CPA Exam, you must achieve a score of at least 75 on a scale of 0 to 99. This is not a percentage correct — it is a scaled score that reflects your overall performance relative to the exam's difficulty and weighting structure.
Your total CPA Exam score is a weighted combination of your Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) performance and your Task-Based Simulation (TBS) performance. For Core sections (AUD, FAR, REG), MCQs carry 50% of the weight and TBSs carry 50%. Discipline sections may have slightly different weighting but follow a similar structure. The raw percentages are scaled to produce a score between 0 and 99.
This calculator supports all six CPA Exam sections: the three Core sections — Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Regulation (REG) — plus all three Discipline sections: Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR), Information Systems and Controls (ISC), and Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP).
This tool uses the published AICPA weighting structure to produce a reasonable estimate of your score. However, the actual CPA Exam applies item-level difficulty scaling and psychometric adjustments that cannot be replicated exactly. Treat your result as a directional estimate to guide your study focus rather than a guaranteed score prediction.
Yes. By comparing your MCQ weighted score and TBS weighted score side by side, you can quickly see which component is dragging your overall score down. If your TBS contribution is significantly lower, you know to prioritize simulation practice — and vice versa for MCQs.
All CPA candidates must pass the three Core sections (AUD, FAR, REG). They then choose one Discipline section (BAR, ISC, or TCP) based on their career interests. The content and skill emphasis differ, but the scoring methodology — weighted MCQ and TBS scores scaled to 0–99 — is consistent across all sections.
No, CPA Exam scores are not curved. The AICPA uses a scaled scoring system where scores reflect your performance relative to the difficulty of the questions you received, not relative to how other candidates performed. Every candidate is evaluated against the same absolute standard.
First, identify whether your lower score is coming from MCQs, TBSs, or both. Increase focused practice on whichever component is weaker. Most candidates benefit from completing full practice simulations under timed conditions and reviewing answer explanations thoroughly. Use this calculator regularly during your prep to track improvement over time.