TSCPA Sends Comment Letter Calling for Recognition of Accounting Programs as Professional Degree Programs

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TSCPA sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Education Linda McMahon urging the department to update its language regarding accounting in the list of professional degrees.   TSCPA suggests the Department revise the definition of “professional degree” in 34 CFR 685.102 or 34 CFR 668.2(b) of “Reimagining and Improving Student Education” (Document ID ED2025OPE0944) to either include “accounting” in the definition or retain […]

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NABA, Inc. and Tennessee Society of CPAs Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Accounting Talent Pipeline

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Collaboration will create pathways for students pursuing careers in accounting, finance, and business across Tennessee Nashville, TN – February xx, 2026 – NABA, Inc. and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) today announced a strategic partnership to support the talent pipeline in accounting, finance, and business across Tennessee. The collaboration will coordinate efforts and

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Legislative Update – March 2, 2025

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For complete bill history, amendments, summary, and fiscal note information, please visit https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/billsearch/BillSearchAdvanced.aspx.  As the 114th Tennessee General Assembly moves into the third month of the 2026 legislative session, several fiscal, regulatory, and education‑related developments are taking shape that may be of interest to CPAs advising businesses, nonprofits, and governmental entities across the state.  Below are

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January/February 2026 Tennessee CPA Journal

January/February 2026 Tennessee CPA Journal

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In this issue: How Practical Skill-Building Programs Are Reshaping Professional Growth The Importance of the PCAOB’s Section 2 Rules: Implications for Current PCAOB-Registered Firms Trump Accounts: New IRS Guidance on a New Retirement Account for Children What Job Postings Reveal About the Future of Accounting and the Impacts of AI A&A – Cash Is King!

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Department of Education Clarifies Proposed Professional Degree Definition

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The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) clarifying its proposed definition of a professional degree for the purposes of graduate student loan limits. The NPRM clarified that the term “professional student” is intended solely to distinguish the programs the department proposes would be eligible for higher student loan limits,

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IRS Releases Lapsed Appropriations Contingency Plan

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In a lapsed appropriations contingency plan posted late Friday, the IRS announced that it would remain fully staffed from Jan. 31, 2026, through Feb. 7, 2026, of a federal government shutdown. The plan explained that Section 10301 of the Inflation Reduction Act, Pub. L. 117-169, provided supplemental appropriations available through Sept. 30, 2031, for all

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Winter Storm Fern Alert – Jan. 29, 2026

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We have received inquiries about a filing delay for the Feb. 2, 2026, deadline due to the winter weather many states have experienced this week and the winter weather anticipated for this weekend. FEMA has issued Emergency Declarations for Louisiana, Indiana, Arkansas, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia and South Carolina

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Join TSCPA for the 95th Annual Meeting & Convention

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TSCPA’s 95th Annual Meeting & Convention in Isle of Palms Join TSCPA for the 95th Annual Meeting & Convention on June 9-12 in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Experience four days of professional growth, networking and relaxation at the beautiful Wild Dunes Resort. This year’s Convention offers an exciting lineup of educational sessions, engaging speakers,

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