The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the AICPA have issued an exposure draft of proposed revisions to the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs. The draft, released Sept. 17, is open for public comment through Dec. 16.

“These proposed revisions reflect the hard work and collaboration of the CPE Standards Working Group, NASBA’s CPE Committee, and the Joint AICPA/NASBA CPE Standards Committee, as well as input from stakeholders across the profession,” said Erin Scruggs, associate director of NASBA’s National Registry

The CPE Standards guide how programs are developed, delivered, measured, and reported. The proposed updates aim to reflect new learning technologies, clarify how credits are awarded, and ensure continuing professional education aligns with the profession’s evolving needs. An explanatory memorandum, released alongside the draft, highlights the areas of focus.

According to a report by NASBA, Barbara Andrews, senior director at the AICPA, emphasized the role of lifelong learning: “By engaging in ongoing education, CPAs are empowered to adapt to change, uphold the highest standards of service, and foster lasting trust with those they advise.”