Tag Archives: CPA Pipeline
National Pipeline Advisory Group Goals Progress
SHARE: Established by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) in July 2023, the National Pipeline Advisory Group was formed to help shape a national strategy to address the talent shortage plaguing the accounting profession. Among the advisory group’s diverse members, which is comprised of representatives from accounting firms, State Boards of Accountancy, State CPA Societies,…
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…
NASBA Announces 2023 Accounting Education Research Grant Recipients
SHARE: The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) announced the recipients of its 2023 Accounting Education Research Grants. This year’s grant recipients include the team of Dr. Dennis Bline and Dr. Xiaochuan Zheng, of Bryant University (Smithfield, RI) and the team of Dr. Charles Thomas, Jr., PhD, CMA, CGMA, CPA, Judd Leach, J.D.,…
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Addressing the CPA Pipeline Crisis
Over the past several weeks, much has been written and spoken about the CPA pipeline crisis, including creative suggestions for possible solutions. There are certainly some sound ideas being offered for discussion, and as a partner in a public accounting firm and as a regulator, I welcome them all. At this point in time, the…
115th Annual Meeting: A Time of Rebound
SHARE: The theme “Rebound” headlined NASBA’s 115th Annual Meeting, held October 30 – November 2, in San Diego, CA. The theme was symbolic as the meeting was the first Annual held in-person since 2019, signifying the ability of NASBA, Boards of Accountancy and various stakeholders to reunite and rebound as strict COVID-19 pandemic protocols lessen.…
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…
Call for Research
SHARE: NASBA is once again calling for faculty and post-doctoral researchers in US academic institutions to submit proposals to NASBA ‘s Accounting Education Research Grants Program. Established in 2011, the program seeks to promote research focused on areas that can assist NASBA and the State Boards in protecting the public and provide useful information to…