NASBA and AICPA approve model legislation for CPA licensure

The Puerto Rico College of Certified Public Accountants (CCPA) announced that the application period for its Financial Assistance Program for candidates in the process of taking the certified public accountant bar exam has opened.

NASBA and AICPA approve model legislation for CPA licensure

The revised Uniform Accountancy Act introduces a third pathway to CPA licensure and modernizes mobility rules to help states address accounting talent concerns.

Legislation offers new path to CPA licensure in NJ

The basics: Bill A5598 proposes a second CPA licensure pathway in NJ Candidates could qualify with a bachelor’s degree, two years’ experience and passing exam Legislation aims to address the accounting profession’s talent shortage. A measure to provide an additional pathway to obtain a CPA license in New Jersey advanced May 15 in Trenton. The accounting industry is facing a talent shortage – and has been searching for innovative ways to remove …

Bridging the talent gap: Georgia’s vision for the next generation of CPAs - SaportaReport

There is a growing talent shortage in accounting, and the state of Georgia has recently taken steps to expand access to a career in this field. The legislature passed a bill that creates additional pathways for people to earn a certified public accountant (CPA) license beyond the 150-hour rule, which will benefit individuals and businesses in Georgia.The 150-hour rule requires students to take an extra 30 hours of academic credits, equivalent to…

AICPA and NASBA | New CPA Licensure Path

New York and Nashville, Tenn.-based associations the AICPA and NASBA have approved expansion of accountancy’s model legislation to include an additional path to CPA licensure. The optional path maintains public protection while providing added flexibility and options for CPA candidates.  The changes add a pathway to CPA licensure requiring a baccalaureate degree, including an accounting concentration, plus two (2) years of experience and passage…

AICPA and NASBA approve new CPA licensure path

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have approved a new model legislation for CPA licensure.   According to NASBA, the new path aims to provide additional flexibility for CPA candidates while maintaining public protection.   It introduces a new pathway requiring a baccalaureate degree, two years of experience, and passing the Uniform CPA Examination.  The revised model also i…