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Pathways to CPA Certification Recent changes to the Public Accountancy Act created a new pathway to CPA certification. The pathways referenced in this FAQ are identified with the following titles:
Texas accounting students who recently took and passed the first section of the CPA Exam may be eligible to get reimbursed for the cost of exam fees paid to NASBA.
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy presented a webinar for Texas accounting educators, CPA Exam applicants, and accounting students. You can review the information shared during the webinar or
The Texas Legislature enacted a new pathway for applicants to qualify for the CPA Exam and obtain the CPA certificate. The new pathway includes changes to the education and experience
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Presiding Officer Jeannette Smith, CPA and Board member Kenneth Omoruyi, CPA, have been named to Forbes’ “America’s Top 200 CPAs 2025” list, recognizing the
Senate Bill (SB) 262 provides a third pathway to become a Texas CPA with a baccalaureate degree and two years of experience. It was signed into law by Governor Abbott
The Board recently conducted a survey regarding the education requirements to become a licensed CPA in Texas. Download CPA survey responses report.
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy launched an Examination Fee Financial Aid Program (EFFA) to assist Texas applicants who took and passed the first section of the CPA Exam
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy launched an Applicant Reassessment Program (ARP) to assist individuals who were taking the CPA Exam and through an extreme hardship occurrence, lost CPA
As part of the fingerprinting process, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires candidates and CPAs to be photographed. Individuals who wear a face mask to their fingerprinting appointment