On April 21, the Tennessee General Assembly passed SB 1316/HB 1330, which aims to streamline various aspects of state licensing boards. First filed for introduction on Feb. 6, the legislation addresses critical workforce challenges facing the accounting profession by expanding pathways to CPA licensure in the state. In addition, the legislation enhances and modernizes CPA […]
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On Thursday, April 10, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed HB 1330, legislation that includes changes to CPA licensure and mobility in the state. Supported by TSCPA, the legislation provides two pathways to licensure for prospective CPAs. Applicants may either 1) complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree with at least 150 hours of college education
To download the full list of bills, click here > For complete bill history, amendments, summary, and fiscal note information, please visit https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/billsearch/BillSearchAdvanced.aspx. TSCPA is monitoring SB 1316/HB 1330, SB 115/HB 57, SB 32/HB 477, and SB 40/HB 1047. Additional information on these bills can be found below. HIGHLIGHTED BILLS SB 1316 by J. Johnson/HB 1330 by
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA) hosted members from across the state at the Capitol for the society’s annual Day on the Hill event. Throughout the day, TSCPA members met with legislators to discuss issues of importance to the CPA profession in Tennessee. In their meetings with legislators,
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https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2025/feb/boi-reporting-deadline-extension-passes-us-house.html.html
BOI reporting deadline extension passes US House Read More »
TSCPA has stayed at the forefront of the national discussions related to talent shortages and the factors contributing to the decreasing number of accounting professionals across the U.S. Last fall, Chair Kelly Crow appointed the Human Capital Strategy Task Force. This 10-member task force was charged with studying and developing recommendations on how TSCPA should
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https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2024/dec/boi-reporting-deadline-extension-proposed-in-house-draft-budget-bill.html
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https://www.tn.gov/revenue/tax-resources/legal-resources/legislative-summaries/2024-legislative-summaries-.html
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By: Butler Snow The 113th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned sine die on April 25, 2024. Although 1,627 pieces of legislation were filed in the 2024 session, statewide school vouchers, altering the state’s franchise tax structure and reports of under-collections dominated much of the conversation this year. Legislation The Butler Snow team reviewed all of the
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On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the 113th General Assembly adjourned sine die.
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