North Carolina CPA Exam Passers - January 2026

NC CPA Board News & Announcements

Published January 1st, 2026

Detected March 24th, 2026

Summary

The North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners announced that 50 candidates successfully passed the Uniform CPA Examination in January 2026. The announcement also briefly outlines the Core + Discipline format of the updated examination, which was implemented in January 2024.

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What changed

The North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners has released a notice identifying 50 candidates who successfully passed the Uniform CPA Examination in January 2026. This announcement serves as a public record of achievement for these individuals and confirms their demonstration of technical knowledge and professional skills required for CPA licensure in North Carolina. The notice also includes a brief mention of the examination's transition to a Core + Discipline format, which took effect in January 2024, requiring candidates to pass three Core sections and one Discipline section.

This document is primarily informational, announcing the results of a standardized examination. For compliance officers, it serves as a confirmation of the types of qualifications and examinations required for CPA licensure in North Carolina. No immediate compliance actions are required based on this announcement, as it pertains to examination results rather than new regulatory mandates or changes to existing compliance obligations for firms or individuals. The Board continues to enforce existing education, experience, and ethical requirements for licensure.

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North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: communications@nccpaboard.gov

50 NORTH CAROLINA CANDIDATES PASS THE UNIFORM CPA EXAMINATION Raleigh—The North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examiners is

pleased to announce that 50 North Carolina candidates (see attached list) successfully passed the Uniform CPA Examination in January 2026. Passing the Uniform CPA Examination confirms that candidates have demonstrated the technical knowledge and professional skills required to protect the public interest and meet the standards for CPA licensure. In addition to passing the examination, individuals seeking licensure as Certified Public Accountants in North Carolina must also satisfy the State’s education, professional experience, and moral character requirements. The Uniform CPA Examination underwent significant changes in January 2024. Previously, candidates were required to pass four sections: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Business Environment and Concepts (BEC), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Regulation (REG). The examination has since transitioned to a Core + Discipline format. Under the updated structure, candidates must pass three Core sections, Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Taxation and Regulation (REG), as well as one Discipline section. Discipline options include Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR), Information Systems and Controls (ISC), and Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP).

About the Board

Established by Chapter 93 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the State Board of CPA Examiners is an occupational licensing board that grants certificates of qualification as CPAs to individuals who meet the statutory requirements. The Board also adopts and enforces the rules of professional ethics and conduct that CPAs in North Carolina must observe. Board members are appointed by the Governor and serve three-year terms. Five members must be holders of valid and unrevoked North Carolina CPA certificates issued by the Board, as per the North Carolina General Statutes. The remaining two members, who are not CPAs, represent the public at large.

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