Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0020 - Accountancy
Chapter 0020-01 - Licensing and Registration Requirements
Section 0020-01-.05 - APPLICATIONS

(1) Applications to take the Certified Public Accountant Examination must be made on a form provided by the Board or its designee and filed with the Board or its designee by a due date specified by the Board or its designee in the application form. All applications for initial examination or reexamination shall be accompanied by the current fee being charged by the Board or such entity as is approved by the Board.

(2) An application will not be considered filed until the application fee and examination fee required by these rules and all required supporting documents have been received, including proof of identity as determined by the Board and specified on the application form, official transcripts and proof that the candidate has satisfied the education requirement.

(3) A candidate who fails to appear for the examination shall forfeit all fees charged for both the application and the examination. All applications for initial licensure shall expire one (1) year from the date of the application for initial licensure.

(4) The Board or its designee will forward notification of eligibility for the computer-based examination to NASBA's National Candidate Database.