150 hour rule

From Zero to CPA in Record Time: How Kenyth Earned Two Degrees in Just 4 Months

From Zero to CPA in Record Time: How Kenyth Earned Two Degrees in Just 4 Months

Discover how a future CPA earned a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting in just over four months through Western Governors University (WGU). This dedicated father balanced work, family, and intense study to achieve 150 CPA credit hours in record time, spending under $10,000 for both degrees. Explore the flexible, competency-based learning model revolutionizing accounting education and career advancement.

Could a simple licensing change increase the number of CPAs by 15%?

Could a simple licensing change increase the number of CPAs by 15%?

Thanks to Accounting Today for publishing my article "Could a simple licensing change increase the number of CPAs by 15%?" based on my podcast conversation with Sharon Lassar, Ph.D., CPA , director of the School of Accountancy at the University of Denver.

Could This Be the Fix for the Accounting Talent Shortage?

Could This Be the Fix for the Accounting Talent Shortage?

Earning a CPA license requires 150 credit hours, deterring many students from pursuing accounting. On the Accounting Podcast, Dr. Sharon Lassar of the University of Denver proposes replacing the 150 hours with a “bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience” pathway to the CPA exam. Research shows this would increase candidate volume by 15% without lowering quality by removing an unnecessary time barrier. Lassar makes a compelling case for updating licensing based on facts, addressing concerns around impacts on graduate programs and cross-state mobility. Listen now to understand the 150-hour rule controversy and whether revising requirements could help reverse the talent shortage in the accounting profession.

The wild classes CPAs take for their 150 hours

The wild classes CPAs take for their 150 hours

Check out my latest piece in Accounting Today about the wild classes CPAs take to fulfill their 150 credit hours. Courses like pickleball, rock and roll history, and even “Alabama Dinosaurs” have enabled enterprising accountants to power through this arbitrary requirement.

CPA pipeline problems: Insights from a state society CEO

CPA pipeline problems: Insights from a state society CEO

In my latest Firm of the Future article, I share insights from a recent podcast interview with Jen Cryder, CEO of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs. She describes a profession facing urgent questions about its future workforce.

Rethinking the CPA 150-hour requirement: There must be a change

Rethinking the CPA 150-hour requirement: There must be a change

If we want a robust, dynamic, and inclusive accounting profession, we need to remove costly and unnecessary barriers to becoming a CPA. In my latest article on the Firm of the Future blog, I delve into the challenges associated with the CPA 150-hour education requirement.