Can you wear earrings to CPA Exam?

A Note about Jewelry
On the day of your exam, avoid wearing ornate jewelry or hair ornaments. Although you can wear a wedding or engagement ring, you aren't allowed to wear any other jewelry.
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Can you wear earrings to Prometric?

Please do not wear other jewelry to the test center. Hair accessories and ties are subject to inspection.
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Can I bring earplugs to CPA exam?

7 You are allowed to bring your own soft earplugs or use test center-supplied sound dampening headphones in the test room. 8 Any clothing or jewelry items allowed to be worn in the test room must remain on your person at all times. Removed clothing or jewelry items must be stored in your locker.
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Can you have water during CPA exam?

You can bring water and medicine, but you must leave them in your locker. You must keep your identification with you at all times. If you leave the testing room for any reason, you will be required to show your identification to be readmitted.
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What happens if no show at CPA exam?

If you have missed your scheduled appointment due to a documented hardship, and you are considered a “no show”, additional fees will be required to be paid by the candidate. Do not submit this form. Contact our office at 800-CPA-EXAM.
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What should I wear to the CPA exam?

Dress comfortably

Do yourself a favor and wear clothes that will make you comfy and help you focus on what's important: the exam. You will not be allowed to take off any articles of clothing, such as jackets or sweaters, so be sure you won't be too hot or too cold before going to the test room.
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Does it cost money to cancel CPA exam?

There is no fee for canceling or rescheduling an appointment at least 30 days in advance. If you cancel or reschedule between five and 30 days before your appointment, you must pay a fee directly to Prometric.
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Can you use the bathroom during CPA exam?

Plus, if you're there early, you'll have time to do tip number 5. 5. Do Your Bathroom Thing Before The Exam – You get designated breaks during the exam that you can use to go to the restroom, but your body isn't always on “break time”.
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Can you bring notes to CPA exam?

✔ Unauthorized personal items may not be brought into the test room. ✔ Written notes, published materials, or other testing aids are strictly prohibited in the test room, except where allowed by your test sponsor. ✔ Written notes or electronic devices discovered in the test room will be confiscated.
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What should I do the night before the CPA exam?

What to Do the Day Before the CPA Exam
  • Don't cram. Intense, last-minute study sessions probably aren't going to help. ...
  • Get a good night's sleep. ...
  • Eat healthy meals. ...
  • Map out your route. ...
  • Have your two forms of ID and Notice to Schedule (NTS) ready. ...
  • Layout comfortable clothes. ...
  • Relax and do something you enjoy. ...
  • Last thing.
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Can I wear a jacket to Prometric?

Light clothing items removed for comfort such as sweaters, suit jackets, scarves, etc., must be hung on the examinee's chair, not placed in laps or on the workstation desktop. Outerwear such as heavy coats, parkas, rain coats, etc., is not permitted in the test room.
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Can I bring water into Prometric?

Prescriptions and bottled water may not be brought into the testing room but can be kept in the test center locker for access if needed. Consider bringing your own soft ear plugs or use the test center-provided sound dampening ear phones to decrease distractions during the test.
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Can I bring earplugs to Prometric?

7 You are allowed to bring your own soft earplugs or use test center-supplied sound dampening headphones in the test room. 8 Any clothing or jewelry items allowed to be worn in the test room must remain on your person at all times. Removed clothing or jewelry items must be stored in your locker.
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Can you wear jewelry to the GRE?

Jewelry is prohibited, except for wedding and engagement rings. Do not wear other jewelry to the test center. Clothing and other personal items that include, but are not limited to, hair accessories, neckties, bow ties, hats, scarves, jackets and outerwear are subject to inspection by the test center administrator.
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Can you bring your phone into Prometric?

The use of cell phones and other electronic devises during scheduled or unscheduled breaks is prohibited. Cell phones and other electronic devises must remain in the lockers provided by Prometric for the duration of the examination.
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Should I study the day before my CPA Exam?

Take it easy the day before your exam. Review your notes, summary sheets or notecards for a few hours. Also, I advise staying away from multiple choice questions or CPA review practice tests the night before.
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How early should I arrive for CPA Exam?

Make sure to have the directions to the Prometric test site and plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the appointment. Be sure to have the correct notice to schedule (NTS) and required identification. All candidates will be scanned for security, pockets checked and personal items/bags will go in a small locker.
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Can I use Excel on CPA Exam?

You will not be tested on your ability to use Excel. The program is available only as a tool to use when testing. The CPA Exam uses a word processing application that is similar but not identical to Word.
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Should you guess on the CPA exam?

Guess; never leave a question blank.

The CPA Exam does not penalize candidates for wrong answers so youre always better off guessing. You have a 25% chance of getting it right!
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Can you skip questions on CPA exam?

If I Don't Know an Answer When Taking the CPA Exam, Should I Guess Or Skip The Question? None of the questions in the CPA exam carry a penalty for an incorrect answer, so you shouldn't leave any questions blank.
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How many times can you retake CPA Exam?

You are able to retake the CPA Exam as many times as you would like, but only take each section one time per testing window.
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How many attempts are allowed if I failed in CPA ethics exam?

If you fail your ethics exam, you have a maximum of three attempts for online submission. You're welcome to take the test again, but you'll need to mail your answer sheet to the CPA. It is also important to remember that you must pass the exam within 1 year of purchasing the study materials.
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How long do CPA Exam results take?

Scores should be posted within 48 hours of the CPA release dates. In some cases, scores may be available on NASBA's website one day prior to the target score release date. On the other hand, some states may require an extra day to process and release exam scores.
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Can you wear ear plugs during Step 1?

The only items you are allowed to bring into the testing room are soft-foam earplugs without strings. Earplugs must be removed from the packaging and be ready for inspection by test center staff during check-in and must remain at your workstation during all breaks.
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Can you go to toilet during CFA exam?

While on unscheduled breaks, candidates may use the designated restroom for testing candidates and, with authorization from test center personnel, may access their personal belongings for water, food, or medical items.
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