CPA State Board Updates

CPA STATE BOARD UPDATES

Maryland Opens a New Door to CPA Licensure

For years, becoming a CPA felt like running a marathon where the last mile was… more college credits. Now, Maryland just hit pause on that grind and said, “What if rea...

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Rhode Island and Louisiana Push New CPA Pathways

For decades, the path to becoming a CPA followed an ironclad formula: earn 150 credit hours, pass the exam, gain experience. It was predictable, standardized, and quietly a signifi...

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West Virginia and Nebraska Just Made the CPA Path Easier

The CPA profession has long prided itself on discipline, rigor, and high barriers to entry. But when the pipeline starts running dry, even the most traditional professions begin re...

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Wisconsin Makes the CPA Shortcut Official

On paper, the CPA license has always been about three things: education, experience, and passing an exam that makes even seasoned pros sweat a little. In practice, it has also mean...

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The CPA Licensure Shift Taking Hold in New Jersey

For decades, the 150-credit rule has been treated like a rite of passage. Not because it made anyone a better accountant, but because it was simply “the way it’s done.” In Ne...

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New York Lights Up a New Route for CPA Candidates

Imagine a crowded subway car in Manhattan around 6 p.m., where everyone is convinced they’re on the “hardest” commute. That’s been the CPA pipeline for years. Too many hurd...

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California Opens New Fast Track to CPA Licensure

Picture this: you’re an ambitious mid-career financial professional in California, you've got the brains, the grit, and the drive to become a CPA. But you hit a wall: the old 150...

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Illinois Creates Fresh Routes Into the CPA Profession

Governor JB Pritzker’s signature on House Bill 2459 wasn’t just ink on paper, it was a shot heard around the accounting world. Starting January 1, 2027, Illinois will roll out ...

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North Carolina Sets a New Standard for CPA Licensure

This move hit harder than a surprise audit; North Carolina has officially rewritten the rules of the CPA pathway. Starting January 1, 2026, the state will offer a brand-new ro...

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Pennsylvania Just Made It Easier to Become a CPA

Think becoming a CPA means grinding out 150 credit hours? Not so fast. Pennsylvania's new CPA licensure bill is sending shockwaves through the profession. Senate Bill 719, now sitt...

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New York Just Flipped the Script on CPA Licensure

New York dropped a licensing bombshell hotter than a tax season audit letter. With the passage of Assembly Bill A7613B and Senate Bill S6891B, the Empire State has officially opene...