CPAs

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and the American Institute of CPAs today released an exposure draft proposing changes to Continuing Professional Education standards.

The program, designed for young accountants, begins September 24 and includes six virtual sessions worth 12 CPE credits.

The annual list recognizes thought leaders, decision-makers, standard-setters and others who are shaping the future of the profession.

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy launched a CPA Mobile App, bringing key functions of the NASBA CPA Portal to mobile devices.

Early-career accountants rated their skills higher on average compared to how managers rated them, according to an Illinois CPA Society report.

Failing a section of the exam isn't uncommon, but these strategies and tactics can make it less likely.

Would-be CPAs should prepare to pass the test — but be prepared to fail.

The state with the highest CPA exam pass rate in 2024 was Nebraska at 61.9%, followed by Utah at 58.6% and Montana at 57.4%, according to a NASBA report.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that adds two additional pathways to CPA licensure and preserves the original 150-hour path.

Advisory Amplified, organized by Fearless Foundry, is a series of small conferences across six cities from September 23 to October 9, 2025.