The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and the American Institute of CPAs are reminding stakeholders that they are seeking public comment on an
NASBA and the AICPA released the draft, Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education Programs, on Sept. 17. The proposed revisions address emerging learning methods, and aim to clarify credit-awarding mechanisms and to ensure CPE remains relevant to the evolving needs of the profession.
"These proposed revisions reflect the hard work and collaboration of the CPE Standards Working Group, NASBA's CPE Committee, and the Joint AICPA/NASBA CPE Standards Committee, as well as input from stakeholders across the profession," said Erin Scruggs, associate director of NASBA's national registry, in a statement. "As learning technologies and delivery methods evolve, it is essential that the standards adapt to maintain the quality and integrity of CPE."
The comment period for public feedback is open until December 16, via the comment submission
"By engaging in ongoing education, CPAs are empowered to adapt to change, uphold the highest standards of service, and foster lasting trust with those they advise. Lifelong learning not only enhances individual expertise but also strengthens the accounting profession's ability to support resilient financial systems and global progress," said Barbara Andrews, the AICPA's senior director of learning, conferences, online events and technical publications, in a statement.
