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Customer Service Survey Results

June 22, 20263:38 pm

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy recently conducted a customer service survey to gather feedback on how we are performing, including areas where we are doing well, and where

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TSBPA Swearing-in Ceremony, June 13, 2026

June 15, 20265:16 pm

Congratulations to all of the newly-licensed Texas CPAs! The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy held its biannual swearing-in ceremony for new CPAs on June 13, 2026, at the Palmer

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Phishing Scam Alert!

May 15, 20262:05 pm

Some CPAs have received emails claiming to be from the NASBA Enforcement Division about a complaint that has been filed against the CPA or firm. These emails are not from

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CPA Certification Frequently Asked Questions

March 23, 202611:47 am

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:

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Examination Fee Financial Aid Program

March 20, 20262:44 pm

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.

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CPA Exam and Certification Pathways for Texas Webinar

March 11, 202612:18 pm

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

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New Pathway for CPA Exam and Certification

March 10, 20263:15 pm

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

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TSBPA Board Members Named to America’s Top 200 CPAs List

October 15, 202510:01 am

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

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Preparing for Your Fingerprinting Appointment – Photos and Masks

May 13, 202010:04 am

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

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New Fingerprinting Process

July 28, 20141:06 pm

Effective August 1, 2014, individuals who submit the following applications are also required to comply with the Board’s fingerprinting process. Application of Intent to take the CPA Examination Application of Intent

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