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CPA Evolution

The CPA Evolution initiative is transforming the CPA licensure model to recognize the rapidly changing skills and competencies the practice of accounting requires today and will require in the future.

The body of knowledge for newly licensed CPAs growing rapidly.

Career Boosting Skills for New CPA's

A report, released August 2023, discusses how students can leverage the 30 credit hours to close skills gaps in data analytics, communications, and other needed skills in the age of CPA Evolution.


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Career Boosting Skills for New CPA's


Procedures historically performed by newly licensed CPAs are being automated, offshored or performed by paraprofessionals. Now, entry-level CPAs are performing more procedures that require deeper critical thinking, problem-solving and professional judgment. Responsibilities that were traditionally assigned to more experienced staff are being pushed down to the staff level. As a result, newly licensed CPAs need to know more than ever before to meet the needs of practice. To protect the public, the CPA licensure model must reflect these changes.