The AUD section of the CPA Exam isn’t easy, and one factor contributing to CPA Exam difficulty is the fact that the exam assesses candidates at four different levels of skill. The pass rate for AUD hovers around 50%, so it’s important to make sure you have a firm grasp of the subject matter.

Is AUD or Reg harder?

AUD — Auditing & Attestation – 4 Hours (72 questions and eight task-based simulations) … FAR — Financial Accounting & Reporting – 4 Hours (66 questions and eight task-based simulations) REG — Regulation – 4 Hours (76 questions and eight task-based simulations)

Is AUD or BEC harder?

If you’re in public accounting, BEC is probably harder. If you’re not, AUD is probably harder.