Top scorers on CPA Exam earn Elijah Watt Sells Award

Eleven CPA candidates received the 2024 Elijah Watt Sells Award, established more than 100 years ago by the AICPA to recognize outstanding performance on the CPA Exam.

The award is given to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass all four sections on their first attempt, and complete testing in 2024.

“The Elijah Watt Sells Award represents one of the highest honors in the CPA profession, and this year’s 11 recipients have demonstrated extraordinary commitment, intellect, and discipline in earning it,” Sue Coffey, CPA, CGMA, the AICPA’s CEO–Public Accounting, said in a news release. “These individuals are not only technically exceptional, they are also poised to shape the future of our profession. As the accounting landscape evolves, their leadership, integrity, and drive for excellence will play a vital role in upholding public trust and guiding businesses through complexity and change.”

More than 74,000 individuals sat for the CPA Exam in 2024.

A list of award winners is in the full news release.

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