Certifications and licensing

The law, effective Oct. 1, 2026, will create a third pathway that allows candidates to earn their CPA license with a bachelor's degree, two years of experience and passing the CPA exam.

Kentucky has become the latest state to pass legislation offering an alternative pathway to qualifying for a CPA license to broaden the talent pipeline.

The bill creates an alternative path to CPA licensure, and it awaits the signature of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, after which it will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2026.

The Institute of Internal Auditors is enhancing its Certified Internal Auditor Challenge Exam with a new experienced-based pathway pilot and updates for Global Internal Audit Standards.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a bill into law on April 3, establishing an additional pathway to CPA licensure.

The bills would remove the 150 credit-hour requirement and replace it wth three new pathways.

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.