Certifications and licensing

West Virginia and Nebraska are the latest states to implement legislation creating alternative pathways to CPA licensure.

The Nevada legislature passed a regulation to create an additional pathway to CPA licensure, effective as of Feb. 27, 2026.

The Wisconsin legislature passed a bill that establishes an additional pathway to CPA licensure, and it awaits Gov. Tony Evers' signature.

New Jersey's law adding another pathway to CPA licensure went into effect today, Feb. 11.

The Internal Revenue Service has awarded a contract to PSI Services to develop and administer the examination for Enrolled Agents to earn their tax credential.

The Maryland Association of CPAs visited the state capital in Annapolis to lobby for changes to CPA licensure and other laws.

The National Association of Tax Professionals unveiled two new credentials focusing on representation, due diligence and ethical practice.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that adds a pathway to CPA licensure, effective Feb. 11.

Accounting firms can determine individual CPAs' practice privileges in different states under new mobility and substantial equivalency rules.

Joseph Vanator of Vantors & Associates in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, was arraigned in late October and charged with one count of accounting violations, a five-year felony.

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy has revamped its CPAverify.org and ALD.nasba.org websites with a new design and more features.

The American College of Financial Services and RISR are collaborating as a BNY Wealth report showcased the planning complexities of owner succession deals.

IT auditors who know a lot about AI can now show it through a new certification, as the ISACA now offers an AAIA, or "Advanced in AI Audit," credential.

The New Jersey Society of CPAs is proposing an additional pathway to obtain CPA licensure, supporting a bill that would modify New Jersey's Accountancy Act.

The American Institute of CPAs and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy OK'd model legislation providing an alternative path to a CPA license.

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission collaborated with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners on the program.

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation backed by the Tennessee Society of CPAs adding an extra pathway to a CPA license.

Ohio's new law providing an alternative path to a CPA license has taken effect after 90 days and enables out-of-state CPAs to practice in the Buckeye State.

The Iowa Legislature passed a bill creating an additional pathway to CPA licensure.

Legislation providing two pathways to a CPA license unanimously passed both chambers in the Georgia General Assembly and is awaiting the governor's signature.