The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy announced that they will unveil the new CPA Evolution Model Accounting Curriculum during a free, online launch event in June, co-hosted with the American Accounting Association.
The two-day event, to be held June 15-16, 2021, will provide attendees with a detailed overview of the
“Through the CPA Evolution initiative, we are transforming the CPA licensure model to better reflect the changing skills, competencies and technological knowledge required of CPAs,” said Sue Coffey, CEO of public accounting at the AICPA, in a statement. “The new CPA Evolution Model Curriculum provides educators with a roadmap to assure the next generation of students is ready to tackle the changing demands of the profession.”
The event will feature presentations from the task force members who developed the curriculum, speaking on the inclusion of emerging topics such as Information Systems and Controls, Business Analysis and Reporting, and Tax Compliance and Planning.
“We continue to hear regularly from our public accounting and corporate partners that the accounting profession is evolving at an increasingly rapid pace," said Yvonne Hinson, CEO of the American Accounting Association, in a statement. "Changes to the CPA model and exam through CPA Evolution reflect these changes and will better prepare candidates for the exciting profession that they are entering. AAA is committed to supporting faculty and educational needs through this transition and beyond."
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