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Their proposal would create an additional pathway to CPA licensure through changes in the Uniform Accountancy Act model legislation used in states.

Virginia's newly adopted CPA licensure pathway serves as a model for how practical experience can be every bit as valuable as classroom hours.

As the profession struggles with its pipeline problem, groups across accounting are targeting one particular hurdle: requirements for licensure.

These institutions serve as examples of how academic structure, focused preparation and student support can help graduates successfully navigate the CPA exam.

Readers weigh in on recent articles, and the major trends impacting the profession.

If accounting is to survive as a viable career path, universities and business schools must adopt a more proactive stance.

Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs CEO Jennifer Cryder dives into why and how new paths to CPA licensure are opening up.

Barry Melancon, the longest-serving head of the AICPA, talks about how he got there, his accomplishments, and what's next for the profession.

On the eve of his retirement, AICPA chief Barry Melancon looks back at how the institute — and the accounting profession — have changed over the past 30 years.

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. masters of accounting programs reported application growth, according to a report by the Graduate Management Admission Council.

The two organizations proposed a set of changes in the model legislation used in many states to reflect an alternative pathway to CPA licensure based on competency.

Instead of completing 150 credit-hours, this pathway would allow candidates with a bachelor's degree to earn their CPA by demonstrating their professional and technical skills.

Recent projections showing that we could have a deficit of up to 3.5 million accountants by 2025.

Accounting needs to evolve in order to face a new reality.

The Illinois CPA Society's "Re-Decoding the Decline" report shows that time is the top barrier to CPA licensure, not the 150 credit-hour rule.

Daniel Dustin, the current vice president of state board relations, will succeed Ken Bishop on Aug. 1.

An experiment tested different generative AI models against each other on multiple choice questions from CPA Exam test prep material, and found they have their own strengths and weaknesses.

Experts highlight tech savviness and strong communication as key skills for early-career accountants.