The Uniform CPA Examination is a standardized test that aspiring Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) must pass to obtain their license. Administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the exam assesses knowledge in areas such as accounting, auditing, taxation, and business law. The exam consists of four sections: Auditing and Attestation, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Regulation, and Business Environment and Concepts. Candidates can take the sections in any order, and they must pass all four within an 18-month period to achieve CPA certification.