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May 2022 Board Meeting

May 5-6, 2022 Hilton Head, SC

Four Tips for Taxpayers Receiving a Tax Refund

SHARE: Author: Jenna Elkins, Communications and Digital Media Specialist Posted: April 15, 2021 From Friday, February 12 to Monday, May 17, 2021, millions of Americans are expected to file tax returns, with majority filing before the deadline. If there are no issues with the tax return, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) anticipates nine out of…

Engagement Letters for Tax Services Are Really Important!

While engagement letters are required for attest services, they are not required for certain other accounting services. However, best practices would dictate using them, especially when providing tax services. When investigating a complaint against a CPA, the first question most Board of Accountancy investigators ask the respondent is, “What does your engagement letter say?” The…

Enforcement Newsletter Rules and Statute Updates from 2019 – 2020

Popular Legislative Themes Regarding Enforcement Topics: “Fresh Start” Acts: Criminal Conviction and Licensing Determinations Generally, present law in most states authorizes some boards, commissions and agencies that issue professional, occupational and business licenses (licensing authorities) to deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license based on the applicant or licensee being convicted of a…

ALD Poised to Support Boards with Enforcement and Verification Purposes

SHARE: Published: March 12, 2021 Executive Directors Boyd Busy (Alabama) and Viki Windfeldt (Nevada) share how they use the ALD NASBA’s Accountancy Licensee Database (ALD) has served the Boards of Accountancy as an invaluable enforcement resource since its launch in 2005. This central repository of CPA license and firm information was conceptualized to assist the…

CPE Audit Service

NASBA’s CPE Audit Service offers a platform designed to assist Boards of Accountancy with conducting the periodic audits for compliance with continuing professional education requirements. The service allows CPAs to report CPE hours and documentation, electronically, to the board. It offers a turnkey solution for Boards of Accountancy to more efficiently and effectively manage their…

U.S. CPA Exam to Test in Canada

SHARE: NASBA and the AICPA have made the decision to administer the U.S. CPA Exam in Canada at approved Prometric test centers until June 30, 2021. We hope the convenience for Canadian candidates to take the Exam in their home country eases some of the burden they may be experiencing. In response to the Covid-19…

Navigating the U.S. CPA Exam During a Pandemic

Thousands of CPA Examination candidates were able to participate in these interactive presentations. Whether you were able to attend or had a scheduling conflict, both webcast recordings are available for viewing.  If you have any questions after reviewing, please email NASBA at [email protected]. The recordings will be available for viewing for the next 30 days. 

39th Annual Conference for Executive Directors and Board Staff

April 12-14, 2021, Virtual

26th Annual Conference for Board of Accountancy Legal Counsel

April 12-14, 2021, Virtual