Please note: The Uniform CPB Examination is included with the NACPB Bookkeeper Certification Program or it can be ordered separately.

Overview
The online, three-part, Uniform CPB Examination is used to test the NACPB Bookkeeper Certification or Certified Public Bookkeeper candidate's bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and financial management competency. Each part of the Exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions and each part may be taken separately. You request access to a part of the Exam via email or telephone and we email you a link to the part of the Exam requested. You have 24 hours to take and submit the part of the Exam for grading and the Exam is "open-book". You must receive an 80% in order to pass the Exam. Exam results are emailed to you within 24 hours. If necessary, you must wait one week to retake a part of the Exam.

To request a part of the Exam, email exams@nacpb.org or call 866-444-9989.

The Uniform CPB Examination tests the following:

Part 1: Accounting for Small Businesses - 1 hour

Part 2: Financial Management for Small Businesses - 1 hour

Part 3: Performing Bookkeeping and Payroll Services - 1 hour

Uniform CPB Examination Fee
Member $50 (Order through our Members Only Internet portal)
Nonmember $100

Order
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Uniform CPB Examination - Part 1: Accounting for Small Businesses Retake Fee
$25

Uniform CPB Examination - Part 2: Financial Management for Small Businesses Retake Fee
$25

Uniform CPB Examination - Part 3: Bookkeeping and Payroll Services Retake Fee
$25