CPA board exam schedule 2026.
Philippine CPA Licensure Examination (CPALE) dates, testing venues, and a preparation timeline for both sittings.
May 2026 CPALE results are out. PRC released the results on June 2, 2026 (30.83% national passing rate). See the results breakdown and topnotchers, the searchable list of passers, or how all 536 schools performed.
Three days, six subjects.
450 MCQs total
Where the exam is held.
Venue assignment depends on your PRC application. Check prc.gov.ph for the specific testing-center address once your slot is confirmed.
From application to results.
111 days to the sitting.
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Frequently asked.
When is the CPA board exam in 2026?
The CPA Licensure Examination (CPALE) is held twice in 2026. The May 2026 sitting was conducted on May 24-26, 2026. The next sitting is October 24-26, 2026, conducted over 3 consecutive days with 2 subjects per day.
Where are the CPA board exam testing venues?
For 2026, PRC has designated testing centers in: NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga. Venue assignments are based on your application.
How do I apply for the CPA board exam?
Applications are filed through the PRC online portal (prc.gov.ph) typically 2-3 months before the exam date. You need to submit your application, pay the exam fee, and provide required documents including your BSA diploma, transcript of records, and NSO birth certificate.
What is the format of the CPA board exam?
The CPALE is a 3-day exam covering 6 subjects: Day 1 — MAS (AM, 70 MCQs) and Auditing (PM, 70 MCQs); Day 2 — Taxation (AM, 70 MCQs) and RFBT (PM, 100 MCQs); Day 3 — FAR (AM, 70 MCQs) and AFAR (PM, 70 MCQs). Total: 450 MCQs. Passing score: 75% overall with no subject below 65%.