The Top People In Public Accounting — 2024

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: Dec. 4, 2024

As part of our annual Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting list, Accounting Today asks candidates to name who they think are the most influential people in the field, and here they are, ranked by the number of votes they received from the 139 candidates.

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The Top People In Public Accounting — 2024


ATAICPA and NASBA Propose Changes to Uniform Accountancy Act

Publication: CPA Practice Advisor
Published: Sep. 30, 2024

The Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) provides state legislatures and boards of accountancy with a national model that can be adopted in full or partially adapted to meet the needs of each jurisdiction.

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AICPA and NASBA Propose Changes to Uniform Accountancy Act


NASBA President Chooses Wendy Garvin as Vice President

Publication: Inside Public Accounting
Published: Sept. 17, 2024

NASBA President and CEO Daniel J. Dustin has selected Wendy S. Garvin as NASBA executive vice president. Garvin will assume her new role on Oct. 1 as part of Dustin’s new leadership team.

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NASBA President Chooses Wendy Garvin as Vice President


AICPA, NASBA Propose Alternative Path to CPA Licensure, Seek Industry Input

Publication: Thomson Reuters
Published: Sept. 13, 2024

In a bid to increase flexibility for aspiring accountants while maintaining public protection standards, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have proposed a new pathway to Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure.

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AICPA, NASBA Propose Alternative Path to CPA Licensure, Seek Industry Input


NASBA Announces Research Grants, Opens 2025 Applications

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: Aug. 13, 2024

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy announced the recipients of its 2024 Accounting Education Research Grants and opened its 2025 grant application.

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NASBA Announces Research Grants, Opens 2025 Applications


NASBA President Elect Appoints Key Leadership

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: July 22, 2024

Dan Dustin, president and CEO elect of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, has appointed four to key leadership roles.

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NASBA President Elect Appoints Key Leadership


Pioneering a New Era: Women’s Struggles and Triumphs in the Accounting and Advisory Profession

Publication: Arkansas Business
Published: May 8, 2024

The journey of women in the accounting and advisory industry is a testament to resilience, determination, and the relentless pursuit of equality in a historically male-dominated profession.

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Pioneering a New Era: Women’s Struggles and Triumphs in the Accounting and Advisory Profession


NASBA Chooses Next President and CEO

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: April 27, 2024

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy board of directors selected Daniel J. Dustin, CPA, as NASBA’s next president and CEO.

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NASBA Chooses Next President and CEO


Students Take A New Path to 150 Hours

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: April 17, 2024

The inaugural batch of young accountants to participate in a pilot program helping accounting graduates earn the 150-credit requirement for CPA licensure is wrapping up their first semester.

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Students Take A New Path to 150 Hours


Early Success Reported for Program to Ease Attainment of 150-Hour CPA Education Rule

Publication: INSIDE Public Accounting
Published: April 2, 2024

A pilot program to help accounting graduates earn the required academic credits for CPA licensure has earned positive reviews in limited feedback from students and the accounting firms that employ them.

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Early Success Reported for Program to Ease Attainment of 150-Hour CPA Education Rule

NASBA Starts Search for CEO Successor

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: Nov. 28, 2023

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy has commenced its search for a new president and CEO to succeed longtime leader Ken Bishop.

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NASBA Starts Search for CEO Successor


Accounting Leaders Divided Over Changing 150-Hour Rule for CPAs

Publication: Bloomberg Tax
Published: Sept. 27, 2023

The accounting profession is reaching a crisis point. The industry hemorrhaged 334,000 accountants and auditors from 2019 to 2021, including CPAs, and just 22,000 accountants and auditors joined the workforce last year.

The shortfall has led to questions about the requirement for US accountants to have 150 hours of education to receive a CPA license. Two accounting executives offer their perspectives on the issue.

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Accounting Leaders Divided Over Changing 150-Hour Rule for CPAs


NASBA Awards Research Grants

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: Aug. 23, 2023

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy announced the recipients of its 2023 Accounting Education Research Grants.

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NASBA Awards Research Grants


ATState CPA Society News and Updates – August 2023

Publication: CPA Practice Advisor
Published: Aug. 1, 2023

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.

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State CPA Society News and Updates – August 2023


Journal of Accountancy LogoPilot Program Set to Help All Stakeholders Along the Talent Pipeline

Publication: Journal of Accountancy
Published: June 21, 2023

What if firms seeking fully equipped employees and students looking to join the workforce now could come together and turn any obstacles created by the 150-hour requirement into an opportunity for all?

That’s exactly what a pilot program set to launch this fall aims to do.

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Pilot Program Set to Help All Stakeholders Along the Talent Pipeline


ATCPA Candidates Given 12 Additional Months to Pass Exam, NASBA Says

Publication: CPA Practice Advisor
Published: April 25, 2023

Good news for those taking the CPA Exam: When CPA candidates pass the first section of the Exam, they will be given an additional year to conquer the remaining three sections without losing credit.

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CPA Candidates Given 12 Additional Months to Pass Exam, NASBA Says


ATAICPA Releases 2024 CPA Exam Blueprints

Publication: CPA Practice Advisor
Published: Jan. 4, 2023

The Blueprints are based on the knowledge and skills required of a newly licensed CPA in today’s world.

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AICPA Releases 2024 CPA Exam Blueprints


How To Become A CPA: A Step-By-Step Guide

Publication: Forbes Advisor
Published: Nov. 28, 2022

If you’re wondering how to become a CPA, you must first meet stringent licensing requirements set by your state. This ensures that you have the analytical and technical skills required to perform this job. Read on to learn more about this career path.

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How To Become A CPA: A Step-By-Step Guide


The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, Nashville, Announced its 2022-23 Board of Directors

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: Nov. 4, 2022

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, Nashville, announced its 2022-23 board of directors. In other news, NASBA recognized Donald Burkett, Patti Bowers and John Dailey for their leadership and efforts to advance the accounting profession.

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The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, Nashville, Announced its 2022-23 Board of Directors


ATFeedback Sought for Redesigned 2024 CPA Exam Blueprints

Publication: Journal of Accountancy
Published:July 6, 2022

The proposed 2024 CPA Exam, redesigned in response to the changing landscape of accountancy and focused on competencies crucial to the success of newly licensed CPAs, is available for review and comment.

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Feedback Sought for Redesigned 2024 CPA Exam Blueprints


International CPA Exam Testing Expanded

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: June 6, 2022

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, the American Institute of CPAs and Prometric announced that qualified Uniform CPA Examination candidates applying to participating jurisdictions can test at any international location where the CPA exam is currently offered, effective June 2, 2022.

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International CPA Exam Testing Expanded


ATDiversity Hiring of Graduates into the Accounting Profession is Increasing

Publication: CPA Practice Advisor
Published: May 9, 2022

The diversity of graduates hired into accounting and finance functions of U.S. CPA firms is on the rise with an increase of almost five percentage points from 30.1 percent in 2018 to 34.8 percent in 2020, according to the “2021 Trends: a report on accounting education, the CPA exam and public accounting firms’ hiring of recent graduates,” released by the AICPA.

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Diversity Hiring of Graduates into the Accounting Profession is Increasing


The Dangerous Push to Downgrade Professional Licensing

Publication: Governing.com
Published: March 14, 2022

The systems shouldn’t be diluted in the name of “reform.” Licensing benefits women and minorities, brings higher wages and protects the public.

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The Dangerous Push to Downgrade Professional Licensing



Top 5 Reasons the US CPA License Puts You In High Demand

Publication: EducationWorld
Published: Oct. 06, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered career plans for many, but it has also provided opportunities where upskilling and higher studies are concerned. For accounting and finance professionals, this is the perfect time to enhance their curriculum vitae by pursuing the U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

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Top 5 Reasons the US CPA License Puts You In High Demand


NASBA announces 2021 Accounting Education Research Grants recipients

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: Sept. 01, 2021

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy has announced the team of recipients of its Accounting Education Research Grants Program for 2021.

First launched in 2011, the program looks to “advance research on educational issues impacting CPAs, the public accounting profession and state boards’ charge to protect the public.” More than $170,000 has been awarded in support of academic research since the program’s inception.

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NASBA announces 2021 Accounting Education Research Grants recipients


Congress may change how tax preparers are regulated. Why that matters

Publication: cnbc.com
Published: Aug. 25, 2021

As the Covid-19 pandemic set in, the federal government stepped up to provide Americans with unprecedented financial relief.

In order to access those funds, from stimulus checks to monthly child tax credit payments, most Americans had to file tax returns.

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Congress may change how tax preparers are regulated. Why that matters


IMA Pushes Back on CPA Evolution

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: June 14, 2021

The Institute of Management Accountants is objecting to the possible elimination of management accounting from the future courses required for students pursuing a career in accounting.

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IMA Pushes Back on CPA Evolution


CPA Evolution: What Is the Early Thinking on Three CPA Exam Disciplines?

Publication: AICPA Insights Blog
Published: May 13, 2021

Nearly 10 months ago, the AICPA® governing Council and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Board of Directors overwhelmingly supported advancing the CPA Evolution initiative to position the accounting profession for the future.

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What Is the Early Thinking on Three CPA Exam Disciplines?


Accounting Organizations Advocate College Course Updates

Publication: Financial Regulation News
Published: March 23, 2021

An American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) report is advocating college accounting curricula be updated to address emerging industry topics.

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Accounting Organizations Advocate College Course Updates


College Accounting Programs Not Covering Emerging Topics: AICPA/NASBA Report

Publication: Accounting Today
Published: March 18, 2021

College accounting education is lagging on emerging topics, with less than half of all collegiate programs covering growing topics in data and technology, according to a new report from the American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy.

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College Accounting Programs Not Covering Emerging Topics: AICPA/NASBA Report


Journal of Accountancy LogoWanted: More Systems and Analytics Training for Accounting Students

Publication: Journal of Accountancy
Published:March 12, 2021

College and university accounting departments should update their curricula to meet the demands of practice, an AICPA-National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) gap analysis survey found.

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Wanted: More Systems and Analytics Training for Accounting Students

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