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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Addressing the CPA Pipeline Crisis
Over the past several weeks, much has been written and spoken about the CPA pipeline crisis, including creative suggestions for possible solutions. There are certainly some sound ideas being offered for discussion, and as a partner in a public accounting firm and as a regulator, I welcome them all. At this point in time, the…
Proposed Amendments to the UAA Model Rules
SHARE: On February 14, the NASBA Board of Directors approved for re-exposure changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act Model Rules for the granting of credit requirement for sections passed on the Uniform CPA Examination. The revised exposure draft increases the number of months of conditional credit provided to a candidate from 18-months to 24-months and…
NASBA, AICPA Issue Proposed Revisions to CPE Provider Standards
SHARE: The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) today issued proposed revisions to the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs (Standards). Public comment is sought on the exposure draft through March 31, 2023. Published jointly by NASBA and the AICPA, the Standards provide…
Exam Conduct and Non-Disclosure Agreement Notification
SHARE: Effective January 4, 2023, the AICPA will require acceptance of a Uniform CPA Examination Conduct and Non-Disclosure Agreement as part of the Exam scheduling process through Prometric. This agreement outlines a code of conduct for maintaining the secrecy and confidentiality of the Exam Content. A link to the full text of the Uniform CPA…
NASBA Announces 2022-23 Board of Directors
SHARE: NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 3, 2022 – The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) announces members of its Board of Directors for 2022-2023. Members were installed during NASBA’s 115th Annual Meeting, held Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2022, in San Diego, CA. Richard N. Reisig, CPA, of Great Falls, MT, acceded to the…
CPA Exam’s Future: Key Tentative Dates Announced
SHARE: CPA Evolution is just around the corner. 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…
NASBA Presents Prestigious Awards to Three Leaders In Accounting
SHARE: NASHVILLE, TENN. (Nov. 2, 2022) – Donald H. Burkett, CPA, Patti Bowers and John F. Dailey, Jr., CPA, RMA, PSA, were recognized on November 1, 2022, for their leadership and efforts to advance the accounting profession by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), during NASBA’s 115th Annual Meeting, held in San…
UAA Rule 5.7 Proposed Amendments Approved by NASBA Board
NASBA Announces 2022 Accounting Education Research Grant Recipients
SHARE: NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2022 – The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Accounting Education Research Grants Program for 2022. This year’s Accounting Education Research Grant recipients include the team of Ryan Cahalan, JD, of Central Washington University, Dr. Gabriel Dickey, CPA, of University…
AICPA Solicits Feedback on Exam Exposure Draft
SHARE: NEW YORK (July 6, 2022) – The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is soliciting feedback on the Exposure Draft of the new design of the Uniform CPA Examination® (CPA Exam). Developed through research and input from the profession, the Exposure Draft informs the content and scope of the CPA Exam expected to launch in January…