CPAs

Most firm owners focus on the revenue lever they have pulled their whole career, but they may never have touched the other lever.

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.

U.S. and South African accounting organizations extended a mutual recognition agreement through mid-2031, allowing accountants to practice in both countries.

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.

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.

The bonus is available to employees who pass all four parts of the exam within their first year at the Big Four Firm, starting with those who join on June 1.

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 Maryland Association of CPAs celebrated its 125th anniversary on Feb. 12, 2026.

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

CalCPA celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Accountancy Act, kicking off by lobbying at the state capitol in Sacramento.

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

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

The Tennessee Society of CPAs organized an annual visit to the state capital in Nashville to visit legislators and call on them to make changes in state laws.

AICPA president and CEO Mark Koziel told accountants about challenges to the credential from the federal government, states, companies and even accounting firms.

Half of accountants globally expect flexible career paths to replace linear career paths within the next decade, per an ACCA report.

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

From the decline of the 150-hour rule to staff cuts at the IRS and the ongoing impact of PE, the last 12 months have been very busy for the profession.