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Department of Education Clarifies Proposed Professional Degree Definition

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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Gov. Bill Lee Designates November as Accounting Opportunities Month in Tennessee

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA) is pleased to announce that Gov. Bill Lee has signed a proclamation designating November as Accounting Opportunities Month in Tennessee to raise awareness of the value of the profession and the career opportunities available in accounting. For the past several years, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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A New Path to CPA: Exploring Tennessee’s Licensure Options

The path to CPA licensure in Tennessee has expanded with the recent passage of SB 1316/HB 1330, known as the Less is More Act of 2025. Cosponsored in the Tennessee General Assembly by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson and House Majority Leader William Lamberth, the legislation adds an additional pathway to CPA licensure as well as protects interstate practice privileges for CPAs.

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CPA Exam Candidates Can Use 529 Plan Fund for CPA Licensing Costs

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, individuals can now use 529 education savings accounts for credentialing programs, including a CPA license. The funds can be used for costs related to CPA licensing including Exam fees, tutoring, online courses, Exam application fees and continuing professional education courses. These expanded rules are applicable to withdrawals made

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Tennessee Society of CPAs Hosts Third Annual Future CPA Leadership Summit

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – On Aug. 4-5, the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) hosted 27 students from colleges and universities across Tennessee for the society’s third annual Future CPA Leadership Summit (FCPALS). Designed for accounting students who plan to pursue CPA licensure, the summit offered opportunities for participants to connect with peers, gain insight

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Tennessee Society of CPAs Awards $280,000 in Scholarships

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) is pleased to award $280,000 in scholarships through the TSCPA Educational & Memorial Foundation to 123 students attending colleges or universities in Tennessee. TSCPA Educational & Memorial Foundation scholarships are funded primarily through an endowment program known as the Life Associates Program, which was

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