NASHVILLE, TN and NEW YORK, NY (September 17, 2025) – The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) today released for public comment an exposure draft of proposed changes to the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs (Standards).
Published jointly by NASBA and the AICPA, the CPE Standards provide the framework for the development, presentation, measurement, and reporting of CPE programs. The proposed revisions are designed to address emerging learning methods, further clarify credit-awarding mechanisms, and ensure continuing professional education remains relevant and responsive to evolving professional practice needs.
Interested parties are encouraged to review the exposure draft and submit their feedback. The comment period will remain open for 90 days, closing on December 16, 2025.
Building on Collaboration and Innovation
“These proposed revisions reflect the hard work and collaboration of the CPE Standards Working Group, NASBA’s CPE Committee, and the Joint AICPA/NASBA CPE Standards Committee, as well as input from stakeholders across the profession,” said Erin Scruggs, Associate Director of NASBA’s National Registry. “As learning technologies and delivery methods evolve, it is essential that the Standards adapt to maintain the quality and integrity of CPE.”
“By engaging in ongoing education, CPAs are empowered to adapt to change, uphold the highest standards of service, and foster lasting trust with those they advise. Lifelong learning not only enhances individual expertise but also strengthens the accounting profession’s ability to support resilient financial systems and global progress,” said Barbara Andrews, the AICPA’s Senior Director of Learning, Conferences, Online Events, and Technical Publications.
Comment Process
The exposure draft is available for download at nasbaregistry.org. An explanatory memorandum accompanies the draft and highlights the proposed changes.
Comments must be received by December 16, 2025, via the Comment Submission Form.
About NASBA
Since 1908, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has served as a forum for the nation’s Boards of Accountancy, which administer the Uniform CPA Examination, license approximately 653,000 certified public accountants, and regulate the practice of public accountancy in the United States.
NASBA’s mission is to enhance the effectiveness and advance the common interests of the Boards of Accountancy in meeting their regulatory responsibilities. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, NASBA also maintains an International Computer Testing and Call Center in Guam and operations in San Juan, PR. To learn more, visit www.nasba.org.
About the American Institute of CPAs
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world’s largest member association representing the CPA profession, with 397,000 members and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education, and consulting. A founding member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession, attestation standards, and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and federal, state, and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, offers specialized credentials, partners across the profession to build future talent, and drives continuing education to advance the vitality, relevance, and quality of the profession.
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Contacts:
Cassandra Gray
cgray@nasba.org
Ranica Arrowsmith
ranica.arrowsmith@aicpa-cima.com