Category Archives: Announcements and News
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…
NASBA Announces 2021-22 Vice Chair Nominee
SHARE: On Friday, May 7, NASBA’s Nominating Committee met to select its candidate for vice chair, 2021-22. We are pleased to announce Richard N. Reisig, CPA, of Great Falls, Montana, as the Committee’s nominee. Rick’s involvement in NASBA and within the accounting profession is extensive. Currently, he serves as treasurer and director-at-large of the…
Testing Opens in Israel and Saudi Arabia
AICPA, NASBA and AAA to Announce New Model Accounting Curriculum at Free Online Event
SHARE: New curriculum is designed to support accounting education programs to meet the needs of the profession and to transition current programs in response to CPA Evolution. NEW YORK (April 26, 2021) — The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) will unveil the new CPA Evolution Model…
Nashville Bombing: An Update from NASBA President and CEO
SHARE: Published Date: Dec. 28, 2020 Dear NASBA Members and Friends, I am sure you have been watching the news regarding the Nashville bombing. As you might expect, I have been in regular contact with NASBA Chair Carlos Barrera, Vice Chair Mike Fritz and immediate past Chair Laurie Tish since the Christmas Day bombing in…