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Advice From Current CPAs to Future CPAs

SHARE: Author: Gia Tims, Communications & Digital Media SpecialistPosted: May 17, 2024 Each year, National Accounting Day falls on May 19. NASBA loves to celebrate its accounting community year-round, but especially on National Accounting Day! This year, some of NASBA’s in-house CPAs shared their advice for CPA Exam candidates who are on their journey to…

CPE Reporting Deadlines – Jurisdictions with Periods Ending June 30

SHARE: Author: Caleb Raymer, Manager, Rules Engine ServicePosted: May 2, 2024 To maintain a CPA license, a CPA must earn continuing professional education (CPE) based on the rules of licensure for their jurisdiction. This CPE must be earned within a designated reporting period typically corresponding with the licensee’s renewal date. The reporting period in which…

Get to Know NASBA’s CPA Portal

SHARE: Author: Seth Goodowens, Executive AssistantPosted: April 22, 2024 Have you seen our new system? NASBA’s CPA Examination Services rolled out a new online portal anticipating the changes with CPA Evolution. Think of the CPA Portal as your new “homepage” during the CPA Examination journey. The jurisdiction you applied to will determine the functionality you will…

How Do Attendees Receive Certificates from Completing a CPE Program?

SHARE: Author: Ashlee Baker, Manager, National RegistryPosted: April 22, 2024 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is an integral part of professional growth and development for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). CPE programs keep professionals updated with the latest trends, regulations and best practices across the industry. Ensuring that CPE credits are recognized by State Boards of Accountancy…

CPE Reporting Deadlines – Jurisdictions with Periods Ending All Year

SHARE: Author: Caleb Raymer, Manager, Rules Engine ServicePosted: April 22, 2024 To maintain a CPA license, a CPA must earn continuing professional education (CPE) based on the rules of licensure for their jurisdiction. This CPE must be earned within a designated reporting period, typically corresponding with the licensee’s renewal date. The reporting period in which…

The Accountancy Licensing Library: Your Ultimate Resource for CPA Licensure

SHARE: Author: Erin Scruggs, MBA, Senior Manager, CPE Audit Service and ALLPosted: April 1, 2024 The road to CPA licensure can be difficult to navigate, with each state’s Board of Accountancy having its own set of requirements and procedures. NASBA built the Accountancy Licensing Library (ALL) to streamline this process and to provide those with…

Navigating the Uniform CPA Examination in 2024 Webinar

SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: March 7, 2024 NASBA’s recent “Navigating the Uniform CPA Examination” webinar covered many important issues facing candidates today. Some of these topics included the Exam process, administration, scoring, upcoming changes for CPA Evolution, Exam blueprints and international candidate administration. If you happen to have missed the…

NASBA Updates Okta Sign-In Workflows to Make Self-Service Easier for Users

SHARE: Author: Amy Tongate, Associate Director, CPE Services and ALDPosted: Feb. 23, 2024 Last month, NASBA’s Okta authenticator, a service used to sign into several multiple applications, was upgraded. Users can now sign in with multifactor authentication via phone by receiving a verification code via text or a voice call. Previously, the phone option was…

Applying for the CPA Exam After Obtaining an International Evaluation Report

SHARE: Author: Kyle Barrier, Associate Director, NASBA International Evaluation ServicesPosted: Jan. 26, 2024 CPA candidates for the 36 U.S. jurisdictions (in bold) serviced by NASBA’s CPA Examination Services (CPAES) that have received their International Evaluation Report, must now apply to The CPA Portal for an eligibility determination. There is an additional fee for the Education…

CPA Evolution – How to Prepare for The New Disciplines

SHARE: Author: Gia Tims, Communications & Digital Media SpecialistPosted: Jan. 16, 2024 As skills and competencies change in the accounting profession, the CPA Evolution initiative — a joint effort between NASBA and the AICPA — aims to transform the CPA licensure model alongside these changes. After reviewing feedback from stakeholders, NASBA and the AICPA decided…