November 2012
NASBA is as focused on data quantity and quality as we are on helping boards of accountancy participate in the database. Our new focus is on what we’re calling, the ALD Big Four! These four key goals will ensure an intuitive search experience for the users but also that the database truly becomes a one-stop-shop. Until we have all disciplinary data, all firm data, and all of the data updates with regularity, the database cannot reach its fullest potential for Boards. Thank you for your commitment!
Goal 1: Hashing Data – Hashing enables licensee records to link across state lines, so you can quickly see other states where a person is licensed and cross reference state records to compare a CPA’s licensing and disciplinary history. Currently, 32 states provide hashing data.
Goal 2: Disciplinary Data – Sending all disciplinary data with details is highly recommended so that all State Boards can take full advantage of the database. Only authorized State Board staff and limited NASBA staff have access to this information, so it remains secure and private. Currently, 19 states provide disciplinary data with details.
Goal 3: Firm Data – The convenience of shared knowledge for licensure information about individual CPAs already enjoyed by State Boards can extend to CPA firms as well. Currently, only 17 state boards provide firm data.
Goal 4: Automated Feeds – We encourage every state board to automate their data feeds whenever possible. “Set it and forget it” so your feed still arrives even if you’re out. Twenty-three of the 38 states on ALD currently have automated feeds.
Congratulations to these 17 Boards of Accountancy for accomplishing the ALD Big Four:
North Carolina, Florida, Nevada, Maine, Vermont, Oklahoma, Missouri, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Montana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Iowa, Oregon, Connecticut, and Colorado!
Please call Elizabeth Stanton (formerly Bachhuber) if you would like to address the ALD’s Big Four in your state board’s dataset today.