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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
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
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
* The ceremony will be held at the following place and time: Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 10 A.M. Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX Swearing-in ceremonies
* The ceremony will be held at the following place and time: Saturday, December 07, 2013 at 10 A.M. Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX Swearing-in ceremonies
* The ceremony will be held at the following place and time: Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 10 A.M. Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX Swearing-in ceremonies