Category Archives: Publications
President’s Memo: Challenges and Impact
SHARE: In last month’s President’s Memo, I briefly discussed the coronavirus outbreak in China and the potential impact it might have on NASBA. Now, just one month later, “potential” is no longer even remotely applicable and the virus, COVID-19, is significantly impacting most of what we do. NASBA Chair Laurie J. Tish and I have…
Update on CPA Evolution Initiative
SHARE: An in-depth staff report on the progress of the CPA Evolution Initiative was presented at the NASBA/AICPA leadership semi-annual Summit meeting in February. Meeting attendees spent three hours hearing outcomes from the Education and Examination Advisory Groups, as well as feedback received since October from more than 1,000 stakeholders, including State Board members and…
NASBA Responds to SEC and PEEC
SHARE: On NASBA’s behalf, Chair Laurie J. Tish and President and CEO Ken L. Bishop submitted responses to exposure drafts from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) on February 25. The complete responses can be found on www.nasba.org in the Publications section. The letter to the SEC…
Changes Beyond Auditors’ Control
SHARE: “Auditors have a responsibility to properly challenge management to assess and report the impact of climate change on their business,” the United Kingdom’s Financial Reporting Council CEO Sir Jon Thompson announced as the FRC has called for a major review of how companies and auditors are meeting requirements in this area. The FRC intends…
Calling Future NASBA Leaders
SHARE: It is not too early to start thinking about throwing your hat into the ring for a position on NASBA’s Board of Directors. May 22 is the deadline for submitting your resume to NASBA Nominating Committee Chair Janice Gray for a Regional Director or Director-at-Large slot. Either mail your letter of interest and resume…
NASBA Meetings and Absentee Ballots
SHARE: This year everyone who is planning to attend the NASBA Annual Meeting, November 1-4, should also be planning to obtain an absentee ballot to vote for state offices and or the presidency. For some states, to vote in your primary elections and to attend a NASBA Regional Meeting may require an absentee ballot as…
Ruschak New PhD Project President
SHARE: Blane Ruschak has been selected as The PhD Project’s new president, following the retirement of Bernie Milano. Mr. Ruschak previously servied as KPMG’s Executive Director for Campus Recruiting and University Relations. NASBA is a sponsor of The PhD Program.