Paying international testing fee (Applicable for testing outside USA and CANADA)

Paying international testing fee (Applicable for testing outside USA and CANADA)

This article explains the step-by-step process to pay the international testing fee, applicable only to CPA candidates testing outside the USA and Canada.

Question: When should I pay the international testing fee?

Answer:
You should pay the international testing fee after receiving your NTS (Notice to Schedule).

Question: How do I pay the international testing fee?

Answer:
Follow these steps to complete the payment:

  1. Select TEST INTERNATIONALLY to begin the payment process.

Note: Even if your state board is GUAM, select TEST INTERNATIONALLY.

  1. To download your NTS:
    • Click View NTS
    • Ensure pop-up blockers are disabled to complete the download
  2. Fill in the details as follows:
    • Country of residence: Your current location
    • Country of test location: Your current location
    • Foreign accounting designation: N/A
    • Review course: Becker
    • English: Yes
    • Accounting designation: N/A
    • Passport number: Enter your passport number
    • International number: Your mobile number with country code
  3. During exam selection confirmation:
    • Subject name will not be displayed
    • Only the Exam Section ID will be shown
  4. Proceed to make the payment of $390 (subject to change)

Question: When can I schedule the exam after payment?

Answer:
You can schedule your exam 24 hours after completing the International Testing Fees payment.

Note: Refer to the attached screenshots for visual reference.


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