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• Jul 1, 2026

  Important information for Vermont members

  Beginning July 1, 2026, all CPE and event registrations will be processed through NECPAs.org. The New England Society of CPAs (NECPAs) brings together the CPA societies of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont into one regional organization focused on…
• Jun 18, 2026

  VT CPA FAQ on the new pathway to CPA licensure

  This FAQ was developed as a response to passage of H.588, which opens a new pathway to CPA licensure in Vermont. It will be updated as new information becomes available. The <a…
• Jun 8, 2026

  New pathway to licensure and updated mobility signed into law

  On June 8, H.588 officially became law in Vermont. This legislation adds a pathway for CPA licensure and updates mobility language to be in line with the Uniform Accountancy Act. The law opens an additional pathway for people who have graduated with a BA focused on Accounting, been supervised by a CPA for…
• Jun 1, 2026

  Introducing the New England Society of CPAs

  We are looking forward to a new chapter as the New England Society of CPAs! The Boards of Directors and members across the Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont state CPA societies have approved the merger, effective July 1, 2026. This milestone reflects a shared vision: to…
• May 19, 2026

  Vermont joins other accounting organizations to advocate for STEM legislation

  Vermont has joined with the AICPA and other state CPA organizations to advocate for STEM legislation at the national level. The bipartisan, bicameral Accounting STEM Pursuit Act is of high importance to our profession, as it would…
• May 14, 2026

  VT CPA members can support the organization when they register for AICPA Engage

  VT CPA members can now register for AICPA's Engage and support VT CPA at the same time. If you are already planning to attend Engage, why not support VT CPA when you do. All you have to do is use this special link to register for the virtual or in-person Engage event.
• May 13, 2026

  VT CPA Membership Meeting notice May 28, 2026

  Please join us for the membership meeting to take place at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting on May 28, 2026. The agenda includes the vote on the potential merger of Vermont CPAs into the New England Society of CPAs, which was approved by the Board of Directors on April 22, 2026. The agenda has links…
• May 5, 2026

  Department of Education Publishes Final Rules Without Naming Accounting as a Profession

  The Department of Education has published its final "Reimagining and Improving Student Education" rule in the Federal Register. The new regulations go into effect July 1, 2026. The crux of the rules is to put annual and lifetime caps on federal student loans. Despite formal comments from several professionals…
• Mar 3, 2026

  VT CPA Joins other states to advocate for Accounting as "Professional Degree"

  A letter from VT CPA and our partner CPA Societies in New England (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island) was sent to the Department of Education on March 2, 2026. The letter provided comments about the Department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Reimagining and Improving Student…
• Feb 3, 2026

  U.S. Department of Education clarifies "professional" degree in proposed rule

  The U.S. Department of Education issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the cost of higher education and student loan repayment. This clarified the DOE's…