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Category Archives: Past Blogs/Features
Aequo International: Assisting Professionals Beyond Accounting
SHARE: Author: Darius Lewis, AEQUO CoordinatorPosted: June 25, 2026 As the number of professionals seeking licensure rise, potential cases of fraud also rise. Misrepresentation of credentials is becoming a bigger problem, and finding an effective and accurate credential evaluation solution is becoming more important, and critically needed, for educators and regulators alike. Many organizations spend…
CPE Reporting Deadlines – Jurisdictions with Periods Ending June 30, 2026
SHARE: Author: Caleb Raymer, Senior Manager, CPE ServicesPosted: June 25, 2026 To maintain a CPA license, a CPA must earn continuing professional education (CPE) based on the rules of licensure for their jurisdiction. A CPA should familiarize themselves with their jurisdiction’s regulations regarding CPE compliance. Knowing when a jurisdiction’s reporting period ends helps the licensee…
Puerto Rico Advances Technology and Real-Time Validation Through its CPA Digital Stamp (QR Code): Audit Process and Timestamping
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web Specialist, CommunicationsPosted: June 18, 2026 This year, NASBA hosted its Eastern Regional Meeting in beautiful Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. The meeting showcased a number of thought leaders and featured exceptional presentations that were beneficial to the future success of the accounting profession. One such presentation was by…
Why is the CPA Designation Important?
SHARE: Author: Gia Tims, Communications & Digital Media SpecialistPosted: May 26, 2026 Being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is something to be proud of. Having those three letters following your name signifies hard work, trustworthiness and prestige. But is it really advantageous to have a CPA designation? Without a doubt, absolutely! Oftentimes, your name and…
NASBA/AICPA Approve Revisions to the Statement on Standards for CPE
SHARE: Author: Erin Scruggs, MBA; Associate Director, National Registry Posted: May 20, 2026 NASBA and the AICPA are pleased to announce the approval of revisions to the Statement on Standards (Standards) for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs. This important update reflects the continued evolution of the CPE profession and supports high-quality learning in an environment…
The Benefits of Joining Your State Society
SHARE: Author: Gia Tims, Communications & Digital Media SpecialistPosted: April 24, 2026 Joining your State CPA Society is a way to enhance your career journey as a CPA. What is a State Society, exactly? By definition, State CPA Societies are independent professional societies for CPAs that provide members with access to a wide range of…
2026 Executive Directors and Legal Counsel Conference Recap
SHARE: Author: Gia Tims, Communications & Digital Media SpecialistPosted: April 23, 2026 This year, NASBA hosted its 44th Annual Conference for Executive Directors and Board Staff and 31st Annual Conference for Board of Accountancy Legal Counsel in Austin, TX, March 23 – 27. Updates from NASBA leadership and experts in regulation, legislation and the profession…
How to Strategically Approach Each Section of the CPA Exam
SHARE: Author: Gia Tims, Communications & Digital Media SpecialistPosted: April 1, 2026 Taking the Uniform CPA Exam requires a bit of strategy and planning beyond studying. To start, understanding the four sections of the Exam will help candidates establish a study flow and allow them to focus on one set of materials at a time.…
All About CPAverify
SHARE: Author: Clint Blasengame, Manager, ALDPosted: March 12, 2026 CPAverify .org (CPAverify) is a CPA and accounting firm license search tool populated by official, publicly available, licensing data sent directly from the Boards of Accountancy. The site is hosted by NASBA, and it is populated by official state regulatory data, with 53 jurisdictions currently participating.…
You Should be Following NASBA on Social Media
SHARE: Author: Gia Tims, Communications & Digital Media SpecialistPosted: Feb. 24, 2026 Did you know that NASBA posts regularly on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn? If you are a current or prospective CPA Exam candidate, state board member, licensed CPA, educator, accountant or just interested in staying up to date, you should follow NASBA now!…