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Here is some very important news and updates...  
  Changes to the Uniform CPA Examination (September 2011)
Board and Advisory Committee Members Honored (August 2011)
Changes to the Uniform CPA Examination (November 2010)
Firms Only Providing Non-disclosure Compilation Services (October 2010)
Uniform CPA Examination Fee Changes (August 2010)
Board and Advisory Committee Members Honored (August 2010)
New Website Launched (September 2009)
Board and Advisory Committee Members Honored (August 2009)
Exam Results (July 2009)
New CPE Requirements (January 2009)
  
   
 Changes to the Uniform CPA Examination (September 2011)    
  In January 2011, the examination partners Prometric, American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) launched the latest Uniform CPA Exam update which included a time change for the audit (AUD) and business and environment concepts (BEC) exam sections. Effective January 1, 2012, this parnership announced for the second year in a row a reduction in fees paid by candidates.


 Exam Section		 Current Fee 
Structure 		 Fee Structure 
Effective 1/1/12 
 Auditing and Attestation (AUD) $207.15  $195.35 
 Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) $185.10  $176.25 
 Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) $207.15  $195.35 
 Regulation (REG) $185.10  $176.25 
 TOTAL $784.50  $743.20 

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 Board and Advisory Committee Members Honored (August 2011)    
  At its Annual Meeting, the following Board and Advisory Committee members were recognized for their service to the Arizona State Board of Accountancy and to the CPA profession. Board members have a five-year term limit. The Board continues to receive excellent support from its advisory committee members. Many advisory committee members serve more than one-five year term. Notably, Brian R. Lee was recognized for ten years of service and continues to serve. Also, BJ Morley and Douglas L. Ball have served on the Certification and Peer Review Oversight Committees respectively for the last five years and also continue to serve. The Board would not be able to fulfill its mission without the dedication of these advisory committee and Board members who give back to their profession and in turn help protect the public.

Board
Debbi Fitzgerald, CPA 2006 - 2011

Auditing and Accounting Advisory Committee
Brian R. Lee, CPA 2001 - 2011

Peer Review Oversight Committee
Douglas L. Ball, CPA 2006 - 2011

Certification Committee
B.J. Morley, CPA 2006 - 2011

CPE Committee
Eric S. Young, CPA 2006 - 2011
Laura F. Ward, CPA 2008 - 2011
various board and committee members receiving awards for service
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 Changes to the Uniform CPA Examination (November 2010)    
  Beginning January 2011, the examination partners Prometric, American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) will launch the latest Uniform CPA Exam update which includes a time change for the audit (AUD) and business and environment concepts (BEC) exam sections. Additionally, there will be a commensurate fee change effective December 4, 2010 but the overall cost of the Uniform CPA Exam essentially remains unchanged.

AUD will shorten by half hour (4.5 hours to 4 hours)
BEC will lengthen by half hour (2.5 hours to 3 hours)


 Exam Section		 Current Fee 
Structure 		 Fee Structure 
Effective 12/4/10 
 Auditing and Attestation (AUD) $218.17  $207.15 
 Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) $174.07  $185.10 
 Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) $207.15  $207.15 
 Regulation (REG) $185.10  $185.10 
 TOTAL $784.49  $784.50 

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 Firms Only Providing Non-disclosure Compilation Services (October 2010)    
  The Peer Review Oversight Advisory Committee (PROAC) has published the following Matters for Further Consideration (MFC) list in an attempt to assist firms subject to an Educational Enhancement Review (EER) . The MFC list addresses the most common findings discovered by PROAC during the EER and is broken down into four categories: Reporting, Presentation, Scope and SSARS No. 8.

Matters for Further Consideration (MFC) list

The Firms tab, Peer Review page has more on firms providing non-disclosure compilation services.

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 Uniform CPA Examination Fee Changes (August 2010)    
  Effective August 21, 2010, fees for each section of the Uniform CPA Exam computerized based training content areas paid by candidates to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have been reduced and are as follows:
  • Auditing and Attestation - $218.17
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting - $207.15
  • Regulation - $185.10
  • Business Environment and Concepts - $174.07
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 Board and Advisory Committee Members Honored (August 2010)    
  At its Annual Meeting, the following Board and Advisory Committee members were recognized for their service to the Arizona State Board of Accountancy and to the CPA profession. Board members have a five year term limit but what is remarkable is the fact that seven of the eight advisory committee members honored have committed to serve an additional five year term. In fact, several members have already served ten years and continue to offer their service. This speaks volumes about the dedication of these individuals in supporting the public protection mission of the Arizona State Board of Accountancy and their devotion to maintaining the credibility and integrity of the CPA profession.

Board
Samuel L. Fogleman, CPA 2005 - 2010

Auditing and Accounting Advisory Committee
Julia A. Bradbury, CPA 2005 - 2010
James C. Sell, CPA 2000 - 2010
Steven L. Tait, CPA 2000 - 2010
Scott T. Wallace, CPA 2000 - 2010

Certification Committee
Debra A. Hunter, CPA 2005 - 2010
Darlene A. Richardson, CPA 2002 - 2010

Law Review
Michael F. Magnan, CPA 2005 - 2010
Loretta Peto, CPA 2005 - 2010
various board and committee members receiving awards for service
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 New Website Launched (September 2009)  
  The Arizona Board of Accountancy would like to welcome you to its new website. Among other things, we have given it an updated look and feel, reorganized material by constituent group, updated content, and developed frequently asked questions to make it easier to find the things you need. We hope that you find this new website to be transparent, user friendly, and improve your experience with the Board and its staff. The goal of this new website is to serve you better so we welcome any suggestions for improvement. Please send your ideas, comments, or suggestions to . Thank you. top
     
 Board and Advisory Committee Members Honored (August 2009)    
  At its Annual Meeting, the following Board and Advisory Committee members were recognized for their service to the Arizona State Board of Accountancy and to the CPA profession. Board members have a five year term limit but what is remarkable is the fact that nine of the eleven advisory committee members honored have committed to serve an additional five year term. In fact, one member has already served fifteen years and continues to offer his service. This speaks volumes about the dedication of these individuals in supporting the public protection mission of the Arizona State Board of Accountancy and their devotion to maintaining the credibility and integrity of the CPA profession.

Board
Marianne E. DeVries, CPA 2004 - 2009
James E. May 2004 - 2009
Patrick J. Ramirez 2004 - 2009

Tax Practice Committee
Robert H. Berberian, CPA 1994 - 2009
Carleen E. Shilling, CPA 2004 - 2009

Peer Review Oversight Advisory Committee
Julie P. Cauich, CPA 2004 - 2009
Eve Devolites, CPA 2004 - 2009
William C. Heimerdinger, CPA 2004 - 2009
Gary J. Wood, CPA 2004 - 2009

Law Review
William Baker, Esq. 2004 - 2009
Michael T. Daggett, CPA 2004 - 2009
Gary L. Freed, CPA 2004 - 2009
Anne Roediger, CPA 2004 - 2009
James M. Susa, Esq., CPA 1999 - 2009
various board and committee members receiving awards for service
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 Exam Results (July 2009)    
  The Arizona State Board of Accountancy is pleased to announce that grade results for the Uniform CPA Examination will be sent to examination candidates via email versus regular mail. This change will provide more timely information to examination candidates and create operational efficiencies and cost savings for the Board’s office. top  
     
 New CPE Requirements (January 2009)    
  Effective January 1, 2009 all holders of an Arizona CPA certificate are required every renewal period to complete 80 hours of CPE, regardless of whether employment is in public accounting, industry, business or government. Of the 80 hours of CPE, the following is required:
  • A minimum of 16 hours of classroom or live/interactive webinar
  • A minimum of 40 hours must be in accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, or management advisory services of which a minimum of 16 hours must be in the subject areas of accounting, auditing, or taxation.
For more information about CPE, please see CPE Frequently Asked Questions. 		top