The American Institute of CPAs is asking for feedback as it plans the next version of the Uniform CPA Examination to respond to changing needs in the CPA profession.
The AICPA issued an Invitation to Comment on Monday, requesting feedback from key stakeholders to shape the next version of the Uniform CPA Exam as the skills demanded of the CPA profession are quickly changing. The comment period opened Monday and runs through December 2.
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“The Invitation to Comment is an opportunity for key stakeholders such as state boards of accountancy, standard setters, public accounting firms, academics and state CPA societies to review our preliminary research and provide feedback,” said AICPA vice president of examinations Michael A. Decker in a statement. “This valuable input will help influence the development of the Exam, and ultimately ensure that we’re continuing to protect the public interest, while setting the standard for testing accounting professionals.”
As part of the Practice Analysis, the AICPA’s research has found that the skills required of newly licensed CPAs are changing rapidly, underscoring the importance of ensuring the exam continues to meet the needs of today’s ever-evolving business world.
The Invitation to Comment is available at
The Practice Analysis is sponsored by the AICPA’s Board of Examiners, in collaboration with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy.