(a) Deleted by 2008, July 9, P.L. 954, No. 73, § 1, effective in 60 days [Sept. 8, 2008].

(b) The examination shall test the applicant's knowledge and skills required for performance as a certified public accountant. The examination shall include the subject areas of accounting and auditing and such related knowledge and skills as the board may require. The time and location for holding the examination shall be determined by the board and may be changed from time to time. The examination may be administered in either written or computerized form. The board may use all parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountants' examination and designated grading service of the AICPA to assist in performing its duties hereunder.

(c) Subject to such regulations as the board may adopt governing reexaminations, a candidate shall be entitled to retake the examination.

(d) An individual who has previously taken an examination for a certificate of certified public accountant under the provisions of a prior law of this Commonwealth shall continue to be permitted to take the examination and receive a certificate subject to such prior provisions and applicable regulations.