I’ve heard this both ways so I’m hoping I can get a straight answer: is the CPA exam curved based on the people taking the same section as you are during the same testing window?

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They say no but it seems to be commonly regarded that yes it is

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Thank you!

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I think so but not 100% certain

Thank you!

The CPA exam is not curved.

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It is curved, or use to be few years ago when I took the exams.

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