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Category Archives: State Board Reports
Is Your Board RIPE?
SHARE: As state legislatures have ramped up licensing reform in recent years—which often includes proposals to consolidate accountancy board duties/responsibilities with other boards—a recent NASBA study conducted by John Johnson, NASBA’s Director of Legislative and Governmental Affairs, identified: The research also showed that of the 29 jurisdictions with a dedicated executive director (ED), the turnover…
How Generative AI is Changing Workflows: Insights from Paul Z
SHARE: NASBA’s 116th Annual Meeting featured keynote speaker Paul Zikopoulos (Paul Z), Vice President of Technology Group Skills Vitality and Enablement at IBM. Zikopoulos discussed artificial intelligence and how it increasingly contributes to the workplace and profession. By definition, artificial intelligence, more commonly known as AI, leverages computers and machines to mimic the problem-solving and…
Chair’s Memo: New Beginnings
SHARE: The theme for our 116th Annual Meeting in New York City was “New Beginnings.” In the 2023 annual report, the letter from NASBA leadership explained, “New Beginnings demonstrates the significant transitions and transformations NASBA and Boards of Accountancy will experience in the upcoming year.” I would like to share with you a few “New…
Bishop Announces Retirement – National Search for Successor Launched
SHARE: Among the most significant information presented during NASBA’s recent annual meeting was the announcement of Ken Bishop’s retirement as president and CEO, effective July 31, 2024. Bishop shared his plans to retire from his executive role with Board of Accountancy members and other key stakeholders as part of his State of NASBA address. In…
116th Annual Meeting Convenes in New York, NY
SHARE: NASBA’s 116th Annual Meeting took place in New York, NY, October 29-November 1. NASBA staff, board members, and representatives from 50 U.S. Boards of Accountancy came together to discuss the current state of NASBA, emerging issues within the accounting profession, and to acknowledge the past year of volunteer service and organizational success. Following the…
Full Issue: Summer 2023
Students Explore Uncommon Leadership for Uncommon Times
SHARE: The 2023 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was held in Kansas, MO, June 26-28, in collaboration with NASBA’s Western Regional Meeting. The conference theme, “Uncommon Leadership for Uncommon Times,” reiterated the importance of ethical leadership throughout changes in society. The conference was attended by 43 students representing 26 colleges and universities, and a range of…
CPAES System Migration
SHARE: In preparation for CPA Evolution, NASBA’s CPA Examination Services division is currently engaged in a system migration. To complete the migration, the Gateway System will undergo restructuring from August 25 to August 28, 2023. During this time, CPA Exam candidates will not have access to their NASBA CPA Portal account. However, they have been…
Coming Soon: The Experience, Earn and Learn Program (ELE)
SHARE: To address the hurdles students face in earning 150 hours and licensure, the AICPA and NASBA have developed the Experience, Earn and Learn Program (ELE). The goal is to provide a route for students without the means or plan to earn their 150 through a program combining meaningful online study integrated with early work…
Alfonzo Alexander Named Chair of PhD Project and Nashville Public Education Foundation
SHARE: Alfonzo Alexander, NASBA Chief Ethics and Diversity Officer and NASBA Center for the Public Trust President, was recently appointed as chairman of The PhD Project and Nashville Public Education Foundation boards of directors. The PhD Project (The Project) accomplishes its mission of increasing diversity in the business world by providing opportunities for Black/African American,…
