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RECEIVE YOUR SCORE(S)
When You Should Expect Your Scores
Distribution of scores is the responsibility of the Boards of Accountancy. Initially, advisory scores and diagnostic information will be sent from the AICPA to NASBA at the end of each testing window. For example, scores for candidates who take the examination during the first window, April 5, 2004, through May 30, 2004, will be sent to NASBA by June 30, 2004. NASBA will then forward advisory scores to the Boards of Accountancy for distribution to candidates usually within one week. Each Board of Accountancy sets its own schedule regarding the frequency with which it will approve and release scores.
The Re-score and Appeal Processes
If, after receiving your failing scores, you believe your performance on a section of the examination was different than your score indicates, you may ask that your responses be re-scored. Be sure to obtain full instructions for submitting a re-score request from your Board of Accountancy. You must submit your request by the deadline established by your Board of Accountancy and pay the required fee.
Once your request is processed, the AICPA will re-score your responses and transmit the results to NASBA.
You should be aware that because scores are carefully checked before they are reported, re-scoring very seldom results in score changes.
Appeals
You may also have the opportunity to appeal a failing score if your Board of Accountancy permits score appeals. This option may enable you to view the questions that you answered incorrectly and your responses.
Such viewing may take place only in an authorized location, under secure conditions, and in the presence of a representative of the Board of Accountancy. You will be permitted to submit comments online during the session.
In order to qualify for a score appeal, you must submit a formal request to your Board of Accountancy within 30 days of the date printed on the score report, obtain the Board of Accountancy’s approval, and pay the required fee. Be sure to contact your Board of Accountancy for instructions regarding the appeal process.
Assuming you meet all requirements and are given the opportunity to view the questions that you answered incorrectly and your responses, the AICPA will respond to any comments you submit, re-score your responses on the section you are appealing, and forward the results to NASBA. NASBA will then forward your scores to your Board of Accountancy.
RETAKING THE EXAMINATION
If you fail any section of the examination, you may retake that section in a future testing window. You may not repeat any section within the same two-month testing window.
Your Board of Accountancy will provide you with information on how to retake a failed examination section when they send you your score report. If you fail an examination section, you will receive information about your relative performance in the various content areas measured by the examination. This information may be helpful when preparing to retake any examination sections, or in planning for near-term continuing professional education needs.
If you have any questions about a policy on retakes, you must contact your Board Accountancy.
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