Examinations FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions on Examinations.

  • When can I sit examinations?
    •  Strategic Level Examinations are held twice annually in April and August of each year.
  • How do I apply for examinations?
    Students must apply for examinations via their MyCPA Dashboard which can be found here http://portal.cpaireland.ie/login.aspx 
  • How long do I have to pass the examinations?
    • A student that first registered as a student with the Institute at the Foundation Level must pass all levels of the Institute’s examinations within a maximum of 9 years.
    • A student that first registered as a student with the Institute at the Professional Level must pass all remaining levels of the Institute’s examinations within a maximum of 7 years.
    • A student that first registered as a student with the Institute at the Strategic Level must pass this level of the Institute’s examinations within a maximum of three years.

     
  • How many exams can I sit at each diet of examinations?
    Students are permitted to sit a maximum of 4 examinations per exam diet.
  • How do I receive my exam results?
    Examination Results are only available via your student My CPA  dashboard.  A full breakdown of the detailed marks by question is given along with the overall result.  Results are published approximately 6 weeks from the last day of examinations.