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NASBA Presents Prestigious Awards to Three Leaders In Accounting
SHARE: NASHVILLE, TENN. (Oct. 31, 2023) – Theodore W. Long, Jr., CPA, Tyrone E. Dickerson, CPA, and Kent. A. Absec were honored on October 31, 2023, for their leadership and contributions to the accounting profession by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), during NASBA’s 116th Annual Meeting, in New York, NY. The…
Proposed Amendments to the UAA Model Rules
SHARE: As approved by the NASBA Board of Directors, we are releasing for a 60-day comment period, proposed revisions to the Uniform Accountancy Act’s Model Rules that pertain to peer review. These revisions were developed by the NASBA Peer Review Compliance Committee (PRCC), working with AICPA’s peer review staff, and reviewed and edited by the…
NASBA Announces Recipients of 2023 Accounting Education Research Grants
SHARE: NASBA today announces the recipients of its 2023 Accounting Education Research Grants. This year’s grant recipients include the team of Dr. Dennis Bline and Dr. Xiaochuan Zheng, of Bryant University (Smithfield, RI). Their study, “How does the slow wage growth in the accounting profession impact the CPA pipeline?” will explore the relationship between wage…
AICPA and NASBA to Launch Learning Program Designed to Ease Path to CPA Licensure
SHARE: The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) will launch an innovative post-graduate program this fall in collaboration with the Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA). The program blends rigorous online learning with on-the-job professional experience for college accounting graduates, offering a less costly and more flexible…
A Message from NASBA President and CEO
SHARE: In the spring edition of NASBA’s State Board Report, I shared a bit of the history regarding the adoption of the 150-hour education requirement, mobility, and substantial equivalency in my President’s Memo. As a matter of fact, I was personally involved in the latter of those initiatives as a NASBA volunteer (while serving as…
Nathan Garrett: A Trailblazer of the Profession
SHARE: Nathan T. Garrett, Sr., NASBA’s first Black president, died on April 26 at the age of 91. A resident and longtime civic leader of Durham, NC, Garrett is regarded for breaking barriers and paving avenues of opportunity for minorities entering the accounting profession. Earning degrees from Yale University, Wayne State University and North Carolina…
NASBA Selects 2023-24 Vice Chair Nominee
SHARE: On Wednesday, May 3, NASBA’s Nominating Committee met to select its candidate for vice chair, 2023-2024. We are pleased to announce Maria E. Caldwell, CPA, of Miami, Florida, as the Committee’s nominee. Maria’s involvement with NASBA began in 2014 with her appointment to NASBA’s Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Committee. During her time on the…
NASBA Announces Historic Rule Amendment Following Record Exposure Draft Response
SHARE: The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) announces the adoption of an eagerly anticipated amendment to the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) Model Rules pertaining to the Uniform CPA Examination (Exam). For nearly 20 years, since the launch of the computer-based Exam in early 2004, candidates have had 18 months from the date…
Navigating the U.S. CPA Exam
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Navigating the U.S. CPA Exam
SHARE: Attendance is limited. Register today! Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 12:00 pm EDT If you’re a candidate currently pursuing the U.S. CPA license, this complimentary webinar will provide you with helpful information to navigate the Uniform CPA Examination process. Featuring a detailed presentation, interactive polling and Q&A sessions, this webinar will cover the following…