Category Archives: State Board Reports

New PCAOB Appointments

SHARE: The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced the appointments of Erica Y. Williams as chairperson and Christina Ho, Kara M. Stein, and Anthony (Tony) C. Thompson as Board members of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). The Commission confirmed that Duane DesParte will continue his service as a Board member and will remain…

National Registry eSummit Explores Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity

SHARE: Due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic, NASBA’s National Registry Summit was once again an eSummit, held virtually. During the September 2021 event, themed “Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity,” two keynote speakers touched upon accessibility within educational environments and interaction with learners. Kassy LaBorie, Principal Consultant, Consulting LLC, lead a presentation entitled, “Interact and…

NASBA Committee Interest Draws Record Response

SHARE: Each year, NASBA appoints state board members to serve on more than 20 committees and task forces. These groups position members and staff to strategically address current and emerging issues impacting the regulation of the accounting profession. According to NASBA Chair W. Michael Fritz, the 2021 committee interest period resulted in a record number…

Innovations in Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY) Internship and Education Program

SHARE: Ellen Glazerman, Executive Director of the Ernst & Young Foundation and America’s Director University Relations of EY, presented to NASBA Annual Meeting attendees on an innovative CPA candidate internship program, developed by EY, that allows students to close the 150-hour education requirement. Her agenda covered many facets of the program, including the environment, Career…

Harris, Ross and Ley Receive Honors

SHARE: Mark P. Harris, CPA (LA), Randall A. Ross, CPA (OK) and Barbara A. Ley, CPA (OK) were honored as 2021 NASBA award recipients at the Annual Business Meeting on November 3. Harris, NASBA Chair 2011-2012, was presented the William H. Van Rensselaer Public Service Award by Awards Committee Chair Janice Gray. Harris is credited…

Grant to Fund Pipeline Focused Research

SHARE: Having received the approval of the NASBA Board of Directors at its October 2021 meeting, the NASBA Education Committee will award an Accounting Education Research Grant in the amount of $4,500 to the research team of Tristan B. Johnson (University of South Alabama) and D. Shawn Mauldin (Mississippi State University). Their project titled, “Will…

Gearing Up for 2022 Sessions

SHARE: With 39 of the 51 jurisdictions convening in January (Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas do not have a regular session in even-numbered years), NASBA has already been monitoring pre-filed legislation for 2022. In addition, 26 legislatures work within the framework of a two-year cycle, allowing them to carry over legislation. For example, 78…

Candidate Performance Book Publication Paused

SHARE: In a statement recently issued to Boards of Accountancy and members of the academic community, NASBA due to the necessary and important focus on bringing CPA Evolution to fruition, NASBA has ceased publishing the Candidate Performance on the Uniform CPA Examination publication until this important transition is completed. This is effective with the 2020…

Full Issue: Summer 2021

Oregon Supreme Court Considers New Licensure Path for Lawyers

SHARE: Think there is only one path to licensure as an attorney? Think again. According to a recent article published in the ABA Journal, the Oregon Supreme Court is considering a recent report filed by the Oregon State Bar Board of Bar Examiners. The Board has submitted a task force report suggesting supervised practice or…