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CBA reports stable processing times, highlights CPA exam performance data and plans NASBA/AICPA briefing

California Board of Accountancy · January 29, 2026
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CBA licensing staff reported processing times under 30 days, approved 2,598 first-time CPA exam applicants and 1,616 new licenses; staff will invite AICPA and NASBA to brief the board on CPA exam statistics and pass-rate drivers.

The Board received the licensing activity report and a NASBA-based CPA exam performance summary on Jan. 22. Patty Ritter, manager of the examination unit, said processing times for licensing remain under 30 days and highlighted exam and licensing volumes for the July–November 2025 period.

Key figures Ritter cited: the licensing division approved 2,598 first-time applicants to…

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