Category Archives: Publications

Response to AICPA Peer Review Board: Proposed Changes to AICPA Standards for Performing and Reporting on Peer Reviews – 12/21/2021

Response to PEEC: Proposed Revised Interpretation – Unpaid Fees – 12/17/2021

Response to PEEC: Accounting Standards Implementation Services – 12/17/2021

Response to PCAOB: Second Supplemental Request – Proposed Amendments Relating to the Supervision of Audits Involving Other Auditors – 11/16/2021

Full Issue: Fall 2021

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…