The eyeball method was devised by some candidates who were able to determine if they had passed or failed a section hours before the official result was released. The eyeball method appears to work only if you’ve already taken another CPA Exam section within the same testing period. Here’s how it works: On the score notification form, there is a small eyeball icon. If you have a previous active score report, you can retrieve it by clicking on the eyeball. If the section reads “credit,” it means you passed it. Keep in mind, this trick lacks credibility. Before making any conclusions, you should wait for the official score to be released.