On September 12, the AICPA & NASBA issued an exposure draft on the CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway, offering an additional pathway for CPA candidates to meet initial licensure requirements in response to pipeline issues instead of earning a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree and up to 30 additional credit hours at an institute of higher learning. Under this alternative pathway, CPA candidates would need a bachelor’s degree, complete one year of professional general experience, pass the CPA Exam, and exhibit competency in specific professional & technical areas. In addition, on September 30, the AICPA & NASBA issued an exposure draft on proposed Uniform Accountancy Act changes. The proposed changes to the UAA would facilitate the adoption of the Competency-Based Experienced Pathway. Comments are due on the CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway by December 6, and comments on the UAA are due by December 30.
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Jaclyn Veno, CPA, holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in accounting from Clemson University. Before joining Galasso Learning Solutions, she held previous positions in auditing with two top 10 CPA firms. Jaclyn has extensive experience developing both staff and interns including working with overseas staff. She holds certificates in adult learning, instructional design, and training & facilitation as well as virtual learning theory from the Association for Talent Development (ATD).