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ASCPA's Response to the CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway and UAA Exposure Drafts

Member Only Content December 12, 2024

The ASCPA has drafted response letters to the CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway and UAA Exposure Drafts as shared by AICPA & NASBA in September 2024.

  • advocacy
  • aicpa

Congratulations to the CPA Class of 2024

December 12, 2024

Congratulations to the following ASCPA members who earned their CPA designation in 2024!

  • monthly update

Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | December 2024

Member Only Content December 12, 2024

This month's update includes a summary of the State Board meeting, the ASCPA's response to the pathways exposure drafts, Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) fiscal highlights, and information on the coming legislative session.

  • legislative update
  • advocacy

New Members | Sep-Nov 2024

Member Only Content December 06, 2024

Meet the most recent new members of the ASCPA.

  • new members

Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | November 2024

Member Only Content November 19, 2024

This month's update includes a summary of the State Board meeting, JLBC fiscal highlights, and preliminary results from the General Election.

  • legislative update
  • advocacy

ASCPA Fall Student Program Update

November 08, 2024

As the ASCPA wraps up our fall semester activities. Enjoy these photos from our recent events.

Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | October 2024

Member Only Content October 24, 2024

This month's update includes a summary of the State Board meeting, JLBC fiscal highlights, information on the General Election taking place on November 5, and information on the exposure draft for the proposed "CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway".

  • legislative update
  • advocacy

Empowering Future CPAs: How the ASCPA Supports the Talent Pipeline

October 21, 2024

The ASCPA is dedicated to supporting future CPAs in Arizona and we've been busy helping students explore exciting careers in accounting.

Legislative Report: By The Numbers

Member Only Content September 23, 2024

This year’s legislative session had it all. State lawmakers dealt with issues ranging from border security and education funding to a territorial-era abortion ban and possible impeachment. Given the amount of legislative activity, the simplest way to look back at this year’s session is to take a look “by the numbers.”

  • advocacy

Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | September 2024

Member Only Content September 20, 2024

This month's update includes a summary of the State Board meeting, JLBC fiscal highlights, information on the exposure draft for the proposed "CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway" and information on the General Election taking place on November 5.

  • legislative update
  • advocacy

New Members | July-Aug 2024

Member Only Content September 18, 2024

Meet the most recent new members of the ASCPA.

  • new members

Highlights of the Board of Directors’ July Meeting

Member Only Content September 11, 2024

Read the minutes from the first board meeting of the fiscal year.

Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | August 2024

Member Only Content August 20, 2024

This month's update includes a summary of the State Board meeting, a recap of the 2024 Primary Election results and fiscal highlights from JLBC.

  • legislative update
  • advocacy

Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | July 2024

Member Only Content July 23, 2024

This month's update includes a recap of the ASCPA's advocacy successes in 2024.

  • legislative update
  • advocacy

Understanding SOC 2+ Reports and Frameworks

July 02, 2024

Organizations seeking to assure the reliability and security of their services often undergo examinations like a System and Organization Control 2 report based on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Trust Service Criteria. Arizona CPA Mike Nyman shares his thoughts and suggestions.

  • information technology

Changing the Tune: How Music Shapes the Lives of CPAs

July 01, 2024

Hear from three CPAs on how music continues to play a role in their life.

  • cpa stories

How the Clean Energy Tax Credits Work for NFPs

July 01, 2024

ASCPA member Amy O’Loughlin, CPA breaks down tax credits affecting clean energy and climate change programs for the next 10 years

  • taxation

Why Relationships Matter Most in Accounting

July 01, 2024

Accounting is about numbers. It’s about noticing trends (in the numbers) and sharing insights (about the numbers) and using your judgment (to properly value the numbers). Hear from one of the speaker's at the ASCPA's Not-for-Profit Conference.

  • arizona tax liason

Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | June 2024

June 24, 2024

The ASCPA works diligently to represent the profession in policy matters. This month, learn about the Legislature's completed budget, highlights from JLBC and updates from the Arizona State Board of Accountancy.

  • advocacy

New Members | June 2024

Member Only Content June 24, 2024

Meet the new members of the ASCPA who joined last month.

  • new members