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Tennessee Society of CPAs Commends Lawmakers for Passing Legislation Enhancing CPA Licensure Pathways

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May 21 Update: On May 21, Gov. Bill Lee signed SB 1316/HB 1330, known as the Less is More Act of 2025, into law. This bill includes the TSCPA-supported changes to the accountancy statute that will provide individuals with an additional pathway to licensure and expand interstate mobility in Tennessee. TSCPA believes these changes will provide students

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Tennessee Passes CPA Licensure Bill

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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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Tennessee House of Representatives Passes Legislation Enhancing CPA Licensure and Mobility

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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

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Legislative Update – February 2025

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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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Tennessee Society of CPAs Hosts Day on the Hill

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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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Bridging the Gap: New CPA Licensure Legislation To Address the CPA Shortage

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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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