Category Archives: State Board Reports
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,…
AICPA Issues Letter to Department of Homeland Security on STEM
SHARE: The profession continues to pursue accounting as part of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs in schools through federal legislation (H.R. 3541 & S 1705 – Accounting STEM Pursuit Act of 2023). NASBA, the AICPA, more than 45 State CPA Societies, and other stakeholders recently signed onto a letter to request that several…
Meet Jimmy Chilimigras
SHARE: Jimmy Chilimigras, age 15, became one of the youngest people on record to pass the Uniform CPA Exam this June. After graduating from high school at age 12 and completing both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at age 14, the CPA Exam became the Mississippi native’s next challenge. Accounting was a field Chilimigras chose…
NASBA Members Convene for Regional Meetings
SHARE: NASBA leaders recently welcomed 342 individuals representing 52 Boards of Accountancy during NASBA’s 2023 Regional Meetings. The meetings were held May 31-June 2, in Savannah, GA, (Eastern) and June 27-29, in Kansas City, MO (Western). Topping this year’s agenda were informative discussions on CPA Pipeline initiatives, peer review compliance, changes to CPE compliance, licensure…