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Response to ASB “Proposed Statement on Auditing Standards – Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement” 10/26/20
NASBA Applauds Bipartisan Federal Legislation to Protect State Licensing Boards from Antitrust Damages
SHARE: NASHVILLE, Tenn., October 26, 2020 – U.S. Representatives Mike Conaway (R-TX-11), Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08) and David Cicilline (D-RI-01), recently introduced the Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief Act of 2020 (H.R.8680), which protects state licensing boards, their board members and staff from legal damages while performing licensing regulation duties that protect the public interest.…
Administration of the U.S. CPA Exam in Egypt and Jordan
SHARE: The Uniform CPA Examination will be administered in Egypt and Jordan, effective November 2, 2020. Starting October 26, 2020, qualified candidates may begin applying to take any section of the U.S. CPA Exam under the Continuous Testing model. Candidates may also begin scheduling their Exam with Prometric on November 2, 2020. To test in…
NASBA Releases 2019 Uniform CPA Examination Statistics
NASHVILLE, Tenn., September 30, 2020 – The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), announces the release of Candidate Performance on the Uniform CPA Examination – 2019 Edition. Designed with jurisdiction and university/accreditation analyses in mind, the publication features comprehensive statistical data from all (4) testing windows and sections (AUD, BEC, FAR, REG) of…
NASBA Announces 2020 Accounting Education Research Grant Recipients
SHARE: NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 10, 2020 – The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Accounting Education Research Grants for 2020. Faculty and postdoctoral researchers will be awarded research grants not to exceed $25,000 in total. This year’s grant recipients include the team of Tristan B.…
NASBA Board of Directors Makes Crucial Decision on CPA Evolution
NASHVILLE, TENN (July 27, 2020) – The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Board of Directors has announced its unanimous vote of support for the advancement of the CPA Evolution initiative to design and implement a new approach to CPA licensure. CPA Evolution is a joint initiative between NASBA and the American Institute…
NASBA, AICPA and Prometric to Begin Year-Round Testing for U.S. CPA Exam
SHARE: NASHVILLE, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE (July 1, 2020) – The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Prometric are launching year-round testing of the Uniform CPA Examination (Exam) beginning today. The new continuous testing model provides greater candidate flexibility and convenience, with more than 75 additional testing dates…
NASBA Commitment to Equity
The recent deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery have sparked an awakening in our country. Many are hurt, angered and even fearful after seeing videos of these senseless, murderous acts. At NASBA, we too are bothered by these activities. As an organization that cares deeply for our entire NASBA family (employees, members and strategic…
NASBA Announces 2020-21 Vice Chair Nominee
SHARE: On Friday, May 1, NASBA’s Nominating Committee met to select its candidate for NASBA vice-chair. 2020-21. We are pleased to present W. Michael Fritz, CPA, of Blacklick, OH, as the Committee’s nominee. Mike has been an active member of NASBA for 11 years and has been a member of the Board of Directors since…