Category Archives: Announcements and News
The Dangerous Push to Downgrade Professional Licensing
SHARE: NASBA is a founding member of ARPL. Contact John Johnson, NASBAs Director of Legislative and Governmental Affairs, at [email protected], for more information. Publication: Governing.com Date: March 14, 2022 Author: Marta Zaniewski, Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing As governors and state legislators work to boost the economy in the face of inflation, supply-chain disruptions and lingering…
Transition Policy Announced for the 2024 CPA Exam Under the CPA Evolution Initiative
SHARE: Have you heard of the CPA Evolution initiative? Are you aware that the Uniform CPA Examination (CPA Exam) is changing significantly in January 2024? It is important that you learn about this initiative and the upcoming changes to the CPA Exam to fully understand how it might impact your journey to CPA licensure. If…
NASBA Announces 2021-22 Board of Directors
SHARE: The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) announces members of its Board of Directors for 2021-2022. Members were installed during NASBA’s 114th Annual Meeting, held November 2-3, 2021. W. Michael Fritz, CPA, of Blacklick, OH, acceded to the office of chair. Fritz is a retired senior partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP, in…
CPA Exam Testing in Republic of Korea and Japan – Update
SHARE: To support your pathway to CPA licensure, we are extending administration of the Exam in the Republic of Korea and Japan on a permanent basis to all eligible candidates as outlined below. Qualified candidates may schedule to take any U.S. CPA Exam section in Japan or the Republic of Korea. CPA candidates may…
NASBA Announces 2021 Accounting Education Research Grant Recipient
SHARE: 2022 Call for Proposals Open Through March 11, 2022 NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2021 – The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) is pleased to announce the recipient of its Accounting Education Research Grants Program for 2021. This year’s grant recipient includes the team of Marlissa J. Phillips and Tonya Smalls, both…
Prometric Mask Guidance Update
SHARE: Last month, Prometric announced that per changes in government mandates and updated advice from leading health organizations around the world, including the CDC and WHO, as well as guidance from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) epidemiologists and other third-party experts, they are adapting test center polices and training regarding COVID-19. Using a phased approach, Prometric…
Prometric Introduces Phased Implementation of Pre-COVID Test Center Protocols & Procedures
SHARE: Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prometric has been following the advice of leading health organizations around the world (including the CDC and WHO) as well as guidance from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) epidemiologists and other third-party experts, when adapting its test center policies and training in light of COVID-19. With vaccines more…
U.S. CPA Exam Administration Extended in Canada
SHARE: NASBA and the AICPA have made the decision to extend the administration of the U.S. CPA Exam in Canada at approved Prometric test centers until further notice. We hope the convenience for Canadian candidates to take the Exam in their home country eases some of the burden they may be experiencing. In response to…
AICPA and NASBA Release CPA Evolution Model Curriculum
SHARE: Curriculum Developed for Accounting Programs in Advance of CPA Licensure Model Changes Coming in 2024 NEW YORK, NASHVILLE (June 15, 2021) – The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) today released the CPA Evolution Model Curriculum. The new Curriculum is the next step in the CPA…
Biometric Procedures
SHARE: Starting June 7, 2021, Prometric will reinstate biometrics procedures for the CPA Exam, specifically fingerprint and ID scans, in all test centers. This decision is based on an updated review of Prometric test center safety protocols with Johns Hopkins University, and its confirmation that the CDC and other world health organizations are now less…