Navigating the evolving landscape of CPA licensure is getting more complex — and a lot more important to understand. In Episode 31 of Cool Careers in Accounting, Lindsay Patterson, CPA, CIA, breaks down the new 120 pathway for CPA licensure, what the mobility rules mean for accounting professionals, and the hidden pitfalls that candidates need to watch out for before making any decisions about their path to licensure.
Whether you’re a student mapping out your education plan or an early-career accountant weighing your options, this episode is packed with practical guidance to help you move forward with confidence.
Key takeaways
- Changing licensure pathways impact all CPAs, not just new graduates.
- Being licensed in one state no longer means you can assume you have mobility in another state.
- New licensure pathways have different effective dates and may not yet be available in your state.
