CPAs

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.

On his retirement, the AICPA's Carl Peterson reflects on CPA licensure, technology for small practices, the impact of private equity, and more.

Can we really advocate for more CPA candidates when the accounting profession lacks the infrastructure and support to keep the ones we already have?

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed into law a bill that adds an additional pathway to CPA licensure, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

The Pennsylvania Legislature passed a bill that establishes an additional path to CPA licensure, and it awaits Gov. Josh Shapiro's signature.

The New York State Legislature passed a bill establishing an additional pathway to CPA licensure, and another bill authorizing the use of electronic signatures.

Eleven accountants were given the Elijah Watt Sells Award, granted to those who earn a cumulative average score above 95.50 across four sections of the exam.

The bill creates two additional pathways to CPA licensure and preserves the 150-hour path.

Minnesota approved a bill on Monday night to create additional pathways to CPA licensure, and it awaits the signature of Gov. Tim Walz.

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.

The American Institute of CPAs and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy OK'd model legislation providing an alternative path to a CPA license.

The Iowa Society of CPAs announced Carrie Steffen as its next CEO, effective May 19.

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation backed by the Tennessee Society of CPAs adding an extra pathway to a CPA license.

Mid-level managers feel squeezed from both ends, according to the 2024 CPA Career Satisfaction Survey.

Ohio's new law providing an alternative path to a CPA license has taken effect after 90 days and enables out-of-state CPAs to practice in the Buckeye State.