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Rhode Island and Louisiana Push New CPA Pathways
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Subscribe17 MAR 2026 / CPA STATE BOARD UPDATES
Rhode Island and Louisiana introduced legislation in February 2025 to reform CPA licensure rules, replacing the traditional 150-hour education requirement with more flexible pathways that place emphasis on both education and experience. The move was driven by concerns about the sustainability of the accounting talent pipeline and is expected to broaden the talent pool, reduce the cost of licensure, and facilitate earlier career entry.
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 significant barrier to entry. But that era is ending. In late February 2025, Rhode...
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