The ACAF National Examination is a program requirement that came into effect January 2018. The exam evaluates students’ understanding of the information taught in the Business Applications applied course and will be administered through the CPA Western School of Business. See the ACAF National Examination Policies for more details.
Note: Students who have completed the ACAF technical courses and successfully complete the Business Applications applied course before December 2017 are exempt from the ACAF National Examination requirement. See the ACAF transition guidelines for more details.
Examination dates
2018:
- January 26, 2018
- May 25, 2018
- September 7, 2018
Examination Computer Requirements
Students write all exams using laptops. To prevent access to unauthorized materials, students lock down their computers using special exam software, called Securexam, which they must download onto the laptop they will use during exams. Students are provided with instructions on how to download the software once they are enrolled into a course. Securexam runs on Windows-based laptops only. It cannot be used with Apple/Mac machines, Chromebooks, netbooks, tablets, or laptops with detachable keyboards, such as a Microsoft Surface. Please read additional information about CPAWSB computer requirements.
Examination Information
Students are required to bring their own Texas Instrument BA II Plus calculators into examinations. Students are encouraged to use it during the course to become familiar with the functions. CPAWSB does not provide calculators during the exam and no other models—including the Texas Instrument BA II Professional—are permitted. The Texas Instrument BA II Plus is available for purchase from online retailers and office supply stores.
Please review the CPA Examination Regulations before the exam.
Please refer to the ACAF National Exam Enrollment Guide for details on how to register for the exam.