Tracking CPA licensure paths: Removing the 150-hour-rule hurdle

State changes to licensing rules are chipping away at a decades-old system that has largely required CPA candidates to complete what effectively amounts to a fifth year of schooling.

By CFO Dive staff • Updated July 15, 2025

FASB sets clock for derivatives rules update

Existing accounting standards have led to “scope creep,” with derivative standards being applied too often, FASB Chair Richard Jones said.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 11, 2025

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Tarifff headwinds along with the accounting talent shortage and the promises and traps of generative AI, are among the top issues CFOs are grappling with this year.

By CFO Dive staff

DOGE poses danger to FTC data, fired commissioners say

The pair, who served as Democrats on the commission, said they were “deeply concerned” that DOGE may access confidential business data at the FTC.

By Alexei Alexis • April 11, 2025

Paul Atkins confirmed to lead SEC despite Democrats’ opposition

Sen. Elizabeth Warren slammed Republicans for prioritizing a vote to put a “fox in charge of the hen house” over working to stop Trump’s tariff “chaos.”

By Alexei Alexis • April 10, 2025

Strategy reports unrealized $5.91B loss on digital assets

The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company’s report comes on the heels of a bitcoin slump and newly effective crypto accounting rules from FASB.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 8, 2025

Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions

The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Updated July 23, 2025

Georgia, Indiana join growing band of states to pass CPA licensure laws

So far this year at least seven states have passed alternative CPA licensure laws aimed at easing the accounting talent shortage.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Updated April 3, 2025

FASB clarifies guidance for construction contract holdbacks

Accounting related to revenue recognition issues has been one of the thornier subjects tripping up report preparers in recent years.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 2, 2025

Just Salad ex-CFO missed out on $1.2M, lawsuit claims

The former finance chief is seeking $1.2 million in funds he claims he’s owed relating to a separation agreement, as well as $5 million in damages.

By Grace Noto • April 1, 2025

FTC chief flags data privacy concerns in 23andMe bankruptcy

The company filed for bankruptcy after financial challenges over the past few years and a massive data breach in 2023.

By Alexei Alexis • April 1, 2025

Those return-to-office plans? CFOs aren’t all in.

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic amplified remote work’s possibilities, worker bees aren't the only ones resisting the return-to-office call.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 28, 2025

SEC withdraws defense of climate-risk disclosure rule

The agency will no longer defend its rule requiring companies to disclose certain climate-related risks, a move one commissioner called an attempt to “unlawfully” dismantle it.

By Lamar Johnson • March 28, 2025

Trump’s SEC nominee faces scrutiny on potential conflicts of interest

Paul Atkins said in a recent letter that if confirmed as SEC chair he would resign as chief executive of a consulting firm that has served digital asset companies.

By Jim Tyson • March 27, 2025

SEC should avoid ‘overly prescriptive’ AI rules, acting chair says

The comments follow actions taken by President Donald Trump that have upended the federal approach to AI policy, according to analysts.

By Alexei Alexis • March 27, 2025

US will charge 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars

The increased duties will go into effect April 2, President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated March 26, 2025

Utah becomes third state to put new CPA licensure paths on the books

So far this year Utah, Virginia and Ohio have all adopted laws offering new routes to CPA licensure that don’t require 150 hours of college credit. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 26, 2025

Wild changes unlikely at FTC with Democrats fired, former chair says

The FTC is now operating with with just two commissioners, both Republicans. Trump has been accused of illegally firing two Democrats without cause.

By Alexei Alexis • March 26, 2025

Former Zadeh Kicks CFO pleads guilty in $80M wire, bank fraud scheme

Both the former owner and ex-CFO of the now-defunct sneaker resale company face a maximum 30-year prison sentence and a fine of $1 million for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

By Grace Noto • March 21, 2025

SEC to drop Ripple case

“I'm heartened that we have paved the way for other industry players to see the value in not backing down ... We are now closing a chapter in crypto history,” CEO Brad Garlinghouse said.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • March 20, 2025

Minnesota CPA pathways bills get warmer welcome amid momentum shift

Minnesota lawmakers previously drew opposition to proposed rules opening alternative paths to CPA licensure. Now a rising number of states are proposing similar legislation.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 18, 2025

SEC alleges cannabis CFO orchestrated $4.2M ‘round-trip’ accounting scam

The accounting fraud boosted the company’s year-end cash balance by more than 15%, to approximately $30.7 million, the SEC alleged.

By Jim Tyson • March 18, 2025

[Podcast] Advisor’s Edge with Baker Tilly

Discover key insights and best practices for private equity acquisitions in this podcast with Baker Tilly experts

By CFO Dive's studioID • March 14, 2025

Women unlikely to reach parity with men for 134 years: JPMorgan

In C-suites worldwide, women are far from attaining equal status, holding only about 10% of the most powerful roles such as CEO and CFO.

By Jim Tyson • March 13, 2025

Stablecoin gets AICPA guidance aimed at promoting ‘transparency’

The new guidance aims to foster clearer and more comparable stablecoin issuer reports that help investors understand how the assets are being handled.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 13, 2025

Utah becomes latest state to pass new CPA licensure pathway legislation

Utah joins Virginia and Ohio in passing legislation providing a route to CPA licensure that doesn’t require 150 hours of college credit.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 12, 2025