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CPA — Regulation (REG)

Uniform CPA Exam — Regulation section: tax + business law

240
Minutes
20
Questions
14,820
Learners
59%
Pass mark
★ Start here · Official guidance

From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
01
Meet state board requirements
Each US state board sets education requirements (typically 150 credit hours including accounting and business courses).
02
Apply via NASBA
Submit application and transcripts to your state board through NASBA. Pay application + exam fees.
03
Schedule via Prometric
CPA Exam delivered year-round via Prometric. REG fee ~USD 250 + state application fees.
04
Sit REG
4-hour computer-based exam. Five testlets: 76 multiple-choice + 8 task-based simulations. Pass mark: 75.
05
Continue to other sections
Pass all four sections (AUD, BAR/ISC/TCP, FAR, REG) within a 30-month window after first pass.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Federal taxation
30%6 questions
02Business law
20%4 questions
03Property transactions
20%4 questions
04Ethics & professional responsibility
15%3 questions
05Federal tax procedure
15%3 questions
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Certification study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

01
Start with the official exam blueprint — it tells you exactly what each domain carries.
02
Hands-on practice is irreplaceable for technical certifications — labs over reading.
03
Understand why answers are correct, not just memorise them — the real exam paraphrases.
04
Book your exam before you feel 100% ready. A fixed date forces real discipline.