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Jul 10, 2025, 10:28 AM
PICPA announced the passage of Act 27 of 2025, a new law creating a more flexible pathway to CPA licensure in Pennsylvania. The bill allows candidates to qualify with a bachelor’s degree, two years of experience, and the CPA exam—expanding access while upholding professional standards.
Jul 9, 2025, 04:38 AM
The PICPA has pushed landmark legislation through the General Assembly aimed at modernizing and improving access to becoming a CPA. Act 27 is a commonsense and clear solution to help address the state’s shortage of CPAs by allowing multiple paths to licensure.
Jul 7, 2025, 04:40 AM
The prospects of Pennsylvania Senate Bill 719 -- legislation that updates Pennsylvania’s CPA Law to allow for an additional licensure pathway -- and PICPA’s Day on the Hill advocacy event converged this year to create an atmosphere of energy and purpose. And PICPA members' outreach efforts carried the day!
A new version of the CPA Exam launched last year that incorporated three core exams and a choice of one of three discipline tests. This feature looks at the results for the majority of 2024 to see how the new exam is faring compared to the previous version.
There is a renewed expectation of annual required minimum distributions (RMDs) for certain beneficiaries of inherited qualified retirement plans. If some of the RMDs were deferred over the past few years the tax implications could be substantial.
In this issue: Shapiro signs PICPA-backed CPA Law reform; Pennsylvania enters fiscal year without a budget; PICPA members share their fight for the future of accounting; and more.
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