NASBA Update 2025: CPA Exam Fees Changes
If you are someone who is preparing for the next US CPA exam, then here’s an important news for you. NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) has just announced the CPA exam fee increases, for international students.
Here’s a comprehensive review of the new CPA exam fee schedule – what it means for domestic as well as international (Indian) candidates – and why this ought to act as a major wake-up call for you.
The New CPA Exam Fee Structure
Domestic Candidates (U.S.):
- Each CPA exam section (AUD, BAR, ISC, TCP, FAR, REG) is now $390.
- Previously, it was $365 per section.
- That’s an increase of $25 per section, which is about a 7% hike.
International Candidates (For India):
- For those taking the exam in India, each section now costs $510.
- It used to be $390 per section, so that’s a jump of $120 per section.
For Indian candidates, this means that the financial strain of pursuing the CPA has just gotten a lot heavier.
Why Does This CPA Fees Hike Matters More Than You Think?
Though a fee hike may seem like an ordinary change, this one feels distinctly different, especially for Indian students. Now it feels like every attempt has higher stakes. At $510 a section, retaking a test is not just a waste of time — it’s a sizable financial hit. And should you have to retake even two sections, you’re looking at well over $1,000 in additional fees.
Smart financial planning is even more crucial: Candidates should not only consider training and application fees, but also the possibility that the test will not go as planned. The mentality has to be more than just “trying;” it should be passing with a plan.
Success in the first attempt is no longer just an aspiration, it’s a must: This fee increase should inspire candidates to really focus on quality preparation. The goal is to clear each CPA section on your first try.
How does EduMont’s CPA Course set you up for success?
At EduMont, we see this update not as a hurdle, but as a rallying cry. We’re doubling down on our CPA Course to help students study smarter, not harder, by offering:
- Personalized study plans & OTB sessions.
- Targeted concept revision & Game Plan Calls.
- Adaptive mock testing.
- Mentorship from industry experts like Rohan Chopra(CPA, CMA & TEDx Speaker)
Our commitment hasn’t changed: we’re here to help you pass the CPA exam on your first attempt, because now, more than ever, it truly matters.
In The End
This fee hike from NASBA is a sharp reminder that the CPA journey is not just academic, it’s financial. It’s more than passing an exam; it’s about maximizing every effort, every dollar, and every hour you invest.
So plan wisely, choose the right mentors, right cpa course and remember: one attempt & no retakes, that’s all it should take.
EduMont Editorial Team
