July 17, 2024 Blake Oliver Accounting AICPA's Barry Melancon Defends 150-Hour CPA Rule July 17, 2024 Blake Oliver Accounting In his farewell tour, outgoing AICPA CEO Barry Melancon is defending the 150-hour rule. He claims the extra year of schooling has "elevated" the profession, creating smarter, savvier CPAs. But has it really?
