how long does it take to be approved to sit for the cpa exam
4) Receive your Notice to Schedule (NTS) from NASBA. 1  This is your official document that authorizes you to sit for the CPA exam in the United States. 2  Typically this takes between 3-6 weeks to receive, however, certain states allow you to apply online and get it the same day (my California NTS took 5 weeks)