State Advocacy

The AICPA works with state CPA societies and boards of accountancy to advocate for policies that advance the profession while protecting the public. Explore the latest state-level policy issues, advocacy resources, and regulatory frameworks.

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Uniform Accountancy Act: Ninth Edition

Jul 23, 2025

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How AICPA and state CPA societies advocate for the accounting profession

Jul 16, 2025

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States Raise Serious Concerns Over PTET SALT Deduction Elimination, Highlighting Detrimental Impact on State Economies

Jun 12, 2025

AICPA and NASBA Approve Model Legislation for New CPA Licensure Path

May 14, 2025

Latest News

Uniform Accountancy Act: Ninth Edition

Jul 23, 2025

1.2 MB

How AICPA and state CPA societies advocate for the accounting profession

Jul 16, 2025

States Raise Serious Concerns Over PTET SALT Deduction Elimination, Highlighting Detrimental Impact on State Economies

Jun 12, 2025

AICPA and NASBA Approve Model Legislation for New CPA Licensure Path

May 14, 2025

Advocacy in action

During the 2024-2025 legislative session, the AICPA tracked more than 2,700 bills related to the accounting profession. Learn how we’re partnering with stakeholders to educate policymakers, promote uniform standards, and help members navigate regulatory changes.

Modernizing licensure

The revised Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) introduces a flexible pathway to CPA licensure.

Serving the public

The AICPA leads a coalition that promotes a balanced approach to professional licensing.

Protecting mobility

Uniform standards allow CPAs to practice anywhere in the country, whether virtually or in person.

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Trending state issues

From artificial intelligence to digital assets, here are some of the biggest issues the AICPA monitored in 2025.

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Trending state issues

From artificial intelligence to digital assets, here are some of the biggest issues the AICPA monitored in 2025.

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A national framework

The Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) provides states with model language to regulate the practice of accounting.

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A national framework

The Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) provides states with model language to regulate the practice of accounting.

Read the UAA

Partnering with state CPA societies

From tackling pipeline challenges to encouraging sound tax policy, the AICPA and state CPA societies are committed to advancing the profession. Here are just a few of the profession’s recent policy wins.

Simple tax policy

The AICPA and state societies successfully urged Congress to preserve the state and local tax (SALT) deduction for all businesses.

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Responsible licensing

The Florida Institute of CPAs defeated a bill that would have eliminated most licensing boards, including the accounting board.

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Accounting pipeline

States are urging Congress to cosponsor a bipartisan bill that would allow K-12 grant funding to be used for accounting education.

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Contact us

Learn how we can help your state advocate for policies that serve the profession and public interest. For general questions or comments, email AdvocacyTeam@aicpa-cima.com.

Meet the State Advocacy and State Society Relations team

James Cox
Vice President, State Advocacy and State Society Relations
Leads state legislative efforts and activities related to the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA).

Jessica Sacco
Senior Manager, State Society Relations
Manages state CPA society conferences and engagements, including Interchange.

Samantha Miller
Senior Manager, State Advocacy Communications
Manages advocacy communications strategy and state CPA society resources.

Ashley Kittrell
Senior Manager, State Advocacy
Manages state advocacy efforts by engaging with legislators and regulatory partners.

Matthew Crawley
Lead Manager, State Advocacy
Manages state advocacy issues related to FinTech and other emerging topics.

Nicholas Gillert
Specialist, State Regulation & Legislation
Assists with policy research and state legislative tracking.

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