CPA AUD (Auditing and Attestation) exam help guide

CPA AUD is the Auditing and Attestation Core section of the Uniform CPA Examination under the AICPA 2026 Blueprints effective January 1, 2026. AUD is a four-hour Prometric section with 78 multiple-choice questions and 7 task-based simulations across five testlets: 39 MCQs, 39 MCQs, 2 TBSs, 3 TBSs, and 2 TBSs. AICPA lists the score weighting as 50% MCQs and 50% TBSs, with the passing score reported as a scaled 75 on the CPA Exam scoring scale. The 2026 AUD content weights are Ethics, Professional Responsibilities, and General Principles 15-25%; Assessing Risk and Developing a Planned Response 25-35%; Performing Further Procedures and Obtaining Evidence 30-40%; and Forming Conclusions and Reporting 10-20%. Candidates apply through their state board or CPA Portal workflow, schedule through Prometric after receiving a Notice to Schedule, and should confirm current score release and testing-window rules before booking.