Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) Exam

Overview

The National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers' (NACPB) Uniform Certified Public Bookkeeper Examination (Exam) is the exam administered to candidates who want to obtain a Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license. The license and Exam are developed and maintained by NACPB.

Candidates who meet the requirements stated in the Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) Overview and complete and submit the CPB Application for Licensure distinguish themselves and build credibility by having authorized use of "CPB" behind their name (John Doe, CPB), and the CPB license and logo.

Competency

The Exam consists of four parts and is used to test the candidate's bookkeeping competency. Each part of the Exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions and simulations. To pass the Exam, you must receive a minimum of 75% (37 out of 50 questions) on each part.

The four parts of the Exam are as follows:

Part 1: Accounting Fundamentals
Part 2: Accounting Principles
Part 3: Payroll Fundamentals
Part 4. QuickBooks Fundamentals (Desktop) or QuickBooks Online Fundamentals

The Exam is taken one part at a time.

Time to Take and Pass the Exam

You have one year from the date of purchase to take and pass each part of the Exam. If you don't pass a part of the Exam, you can re-take the part by purchasing a re-take.

Schedule to Take the Exam

The Exam is taken in ATU's Online Testing Center. You can take a part ofthe Exam at anytime and from anywhere with an Internet connected computer.

When you're ready to take a part of the Exam, go to ATU's Schedule an Exam webpage and schedule the date and time you want to take that part. Access to the part of the Exam will be emailed to you the business day proceeding your scheduled date and time.

Taking the Exam

Each part of the Exam is open-book and you have two hours to complete each part.

Exam Fee (each part)

Subscriber $100 (Login to receive your discount)
Nonsubscriber $150 (Subscribe now to receive $50 off)

I have reviewed the requirements stated in the Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) Overview.

Please Select Part Part 1: Accounting Fundamentals Part 2: Accounting Principles Part 3: Payroll Fundamentals Part 4: QuickBooks Fundamentals (Desktop) Part 4: QuickBooks Online Fundamentals

Exam Fee (all parts)

Subscriber $400 (Login to receive your discount)
Nonsubscriber $600 (Subscribe now to receive $200 off)

I have reviewed the requirements stated in the Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) Overview.

Re-examination Fee (each part)

Subscriber $50 (Login to receive your discount)
Nonsubscriber $75 (Subscribe now to receive $25 off)

Please Select Part Part 1: Accounting Fundamentals Part 2: Accounting Principles Part 3: Payroll Fundamentals Part 4: QuickBooks Fundamentals (Desktop) Part 4: QuickBooks Online Fundamentals

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