DC advances CPA licensure pathways bill

The District of Columbia Assembly unanimously passed Bill 26-494, which would establish an alternative CPA licensure pathway.

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The bill is awaiting review by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and then Congress before becoming law. The bill will create a third way allowing CPA candidates to apply for CPA licensure with a bachelor’s degree, two years of experience and the passage of the CPA exam.

This part is almost complete a nationwide movement to address the skills shortage and make obtaining a CPA license more affordable by updating state laws. Only a few states and territories are left to plan changes.

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