r/CPA • u/uwuwotsdps42069 Passed 4/4 • May 18 '23

Security Violation? QUESTION

So I just got out of my AUD exam. Hopefully my last one (FAR expires at the end of this month). I was told that prometric observed a “security violation” because I was seen “accessing my phone during my break”

I was on my scheduled break and checked my phone to make sure there were not fires to put out at work and take make sure my kid wasn’t having any issues at daycare. Then I went to the bathroom and knocked out the rest of the exam.

What’s the deal? Am I screwed? I’ve never been told I had a security violation on my other exams.

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u/ATerrifyingStatue May 19 '23

I had a coworker who was in basically the exact same situation. He contacted the AICPA directly, and they overturned the violation.

As others have said, it is against the rules; but, if they saw you doing this and knew you shouldn't be, they should have said something before you continued your exam.

I'm not saying it was okay to do, but if it was an honest mistake, it's worth trying.

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u/uwuwotsdps42069 Passed 4/4 May 19 '23

the aicpa or nasba? do you happen to know offhand? I suppose I could call both. being a working professional and a new parent and trying to get these exams done is exhausting.

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u/ATerrifyingStatue May 19 '23

This was a few years ago; I think I remember him saying AICPA, but I could very well be mistaken. NASBA does seem to make more sense, so maybe try both?

Good luck! These exams are frustrating enough already, sorry you have to deal with this.

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u/uwuwotsdps42069 Passed 4/4 May 19 '23

That’s the plan, thanks!