CPAs

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.

Rehmann CEO Stacie Kwaiser is planning for the New Year as the Top 50 Firm deals with the many changes from the past year.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants will stop allowing students to take online exams, beginning in March, in response to a rise in cheating.

CPA mobility and new pathways to licensure matter for everyone.

Job satisfaction for female CPAs in tax, audit and CAS has improved by more than twice as much for female CPAs than it has for male CPAs in those areas.

Empire State Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that will create an additional pathway to CPA licensure — the latest state to pass changes to licensure requirements.

The deadline for public comment on proposed changes to continuing professional education standards is fast approaching.