The test is broken down into the quarterly fiscal schedule, like all businesses CPAs work for. So, for the first quarter, you get to take the test within the first two months and an additional ten days into the second month. Once this testing window is over, the schedule simply repeats that pattern. Basically, there’s a 20-ish day period per quarter in which you are not able to take the test. If you’re able to plan your studying and schedule your exams correctly, you’ll be able to knock out the CPA in about a year!