2025 Regional Meetings: Key Highlights from New Orleans and Philadelphia

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From New Orleans, LA, to Philadelphia, PA, NASBA’s 2025 Regional Meetings brought together Board of Accountancy representatives, state regulators, and NASBA leadership to discuss the profession’s most pressing issues and share updates impacting boards across the country.

The Western Regional Meeting was held June 17–19 in New Orleans, followed by the Eastern Regional Meeting June 24–26 in Philadelphia. Each three-day meeting featured timely presentations on topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the profession, cybersecurity risk management strategies, and updates to the CPA Exam and Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA). NASBA President and CEO Daniel Dustin and Board Chair Maria Caldwell also delivered a comprehensive organizational update and engaged attendees in an interactive Q&A session.

In addition to the thought-provoking presentations, attendees participated in panel discussions centered on alternative practice structures, NASBA operational initiatives, and a students’ perspective panel featuring accounting students preparing for CPA licensure and careers in the profession.

Regional breakout sessions, led by NASBA’s regional directors, further encouraged dialogue—allowing participants to exchange ideas, share best practices, and address challenges specific to their jurisdictions.

The Eastern Regional Meeting coincided with the StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC), hosted by the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT). This annual event focuses on developing ethical leadership skills and cultivating professional networks for college students. The 2025 SLC welcomed 59 students from 36 universities worldwide, who participated in team-building activities, examined ethical case studies, and attended sessions from speakers on topics relevant to young professionals.

The success of the 2025 Regional Meetings and the StudentCPT Leadership Conference was made possible through the dedication of NASBA’s Relations with Member Boards Committee and the hard work of NASBA and CPT staff. Together, these events reinforced NASBA’s mission to enhance the effectiveness of common interests of the Boards of Accountancy, and the CPT’s mission to develop, empower and promote ethical leaders.

Click below to view the photo galleries showcasing key moments and interactions from the 2025 Regional Meetings and StudentCPT Leadership Conference.