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Ohio to the AICPA: Suck It, Losers

Going Concern

The Ohio Society of CPAs announced yesterday that their state is leading the way in alternative pathways to CPA licensure, officially. Here’s what they said: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 238 into law on Jan. Effective in 90 days, qualified CPAs from out of state can work in Ohio.

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Ohio eases CPA licensure

Accounting Today

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that provides more flexibility for obtaining a CPA license, effectively eliminating the 150-hour requirement.

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State CPA Societies in Action: Ohio Society of CPAs

CPA Practice

With more than 100 years of experience, The Ohio Society of CPAs represents 85,000 CPAs and accounting professionals who are the strategic financial advisors to Ohio’s leading businesses. However, there has been a slight pickup of pre-CPAs, which has been encouraging.

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Bill on Alternate Pathways to CPA Licensure Signed Into Law in Ohio

CPA Practice

One hundred fifty hours will no longer be required to obtain a CPA license in the state of Ohio after Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation on Jan. 8 that provides two alternate pathways for accountants pursuing the credential.

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Another L For 150 Hours: Illinois Might Have Two New CPA Pathways Soon

Going Concern

Hot off Ohio’s governor signing into law a bill that introduces a bachelor’s only pathway to CPA licensure in that state , a pair of Illinois representatives have introduced a bill that would do the same for aspiring CPAs in their state. And the Illinois CPA Society is cheering it on.

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Realizing It’s a Losing Fight, TPTB Are Caving on 150 Hours

Going Concern

Announced February 13 , the AICPA and NASBA are giving up the quixotic fight to maintain 150 hours of education as the sole standard across CPA jurisdictions and are now “advancing model legislative language that enables an additional path to CPA licensure.” Dustin, CPA, President and CEO of NASBA.

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Bipartisan Bill in Ohio Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana

CPA Practice

A bipartisan pair of Northeast Ohio lawmakers is sponsoring a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana, including allowing up to six cannabis plants to be grown per household. House Bill 168 , called the Adult Use Act, is awaiting its first committee hearing in the Ohio House Finance Committee. The bill – sponsored by Reps.

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