Academic Review

Last updated on May 26, 2026

Before applying to the CPA Professional Program, new applicants will need to have an Academic Review (formerly known as the Transcript Assessment) completed.  

The Academic Review

Confirms whether you meet the degree, credit hour, and GPA requirements as outlined on the Admission Requirements webpage.

Confirms whether you meet the Accounting and Business Knowledge requirement as outlined on the Accounting and Business Knowledge webpage.

Confirms eligibility for the Knowledge Assessment if you do not meet the Accounting and Business Knowledge requirement, as outlined on the Knowledge Assessment webpage.

Identifies any requirements that are not met, and provides clear guidance on your options to complete those requirements.

Identifies possible advanced standing for some applicant types.

More information about the Academic Review will be available later in 2026.

FAQs

The Academic Review is part of the application process. Anyone who is applying to the new CPA Professional Program will need to have an Academic Review.