50 North Carolina Candidates Pass Uniform CPA Examination
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 Board noted that passing the exam confirms technical knowledge and professional skills required for CPA licensure. Candidates must also satisfy education, professional experience, and moral character requirements for full licensure in North Carolina.
What changed
The Board announced exam results for January 2026, listing 50 successful candidates sorted by last name. The release also provided background on the exam format change implemented in January 2024, noting the transition from the four-section structure (AUD, BEC, FAR, REG) to the Core + Discipline format (three Core sections plus one Discipline section).
This is an informational announcement with no compliance obligations. The document does not impose duties on regulated entities, create reporting requirements, or establish penalties. It serves as public notice of exam pass results and provides general context about CPA licensure requirements in North Carolina.
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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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North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners
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1101 Oberlin Road, Suite 104 • PO Box 12827 • Raleigh NC 27605 • (919) 733-4222 • Fax (919) 733-4209 • nccpaboard.govSorted by Last Name
Successful Uniform CPA Exam Candidates: 01-2026
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