TSCPA News

COVID-19 Update - CPA Exam Candidates

March 19, 2020

Prometric Test Center Closures

Prometric, the CPA Exam testing services provider, will be closing test centers in the United States and Canada for a period of 30 days, starting March 18. They anticipate re-opening centers on April 16, 2020. Candidates with an existing appointment will receive email instructions on how to reschedule to a future date, once it is safe to resume testing. No rescheduling fees will apply. Visit Prometric’s website to search for available appointments and for updates related to test center closures.

Notice to Schedule (NTS) Extensions

All Tennessee CPA Exam candidates with a Notice to Schedule (NTS) expiring between April 1 – June 30, 2020, will be extended until September 30, 2020.

CPA Exam Credit Extensions

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) will identify all candidates who have an open NTS and credit expiring through June 30, 2020. This information will be provided to the Board. The Board plans to consider granting an extension of credit to any candidate that falls within this group. The next scheduled Board meeting is anticipated for early May and affected candidates will be notified if an extension is approved. There is no need for candidates to individually contact the Board as this time.