Today’s CPA devotes time and energy to focus on areas not even in existence a generation ago. As a result of technology and other changes in business, there is a need for updated testing of the skills needed to become a licensed CPA. Lori Kelly, CPA, lead manager–Exam Content for the AICPA, explains how the 2024 CPA Exam, based on proposed Blueprints, will look; why the changes are being proposed; and why feedback between now and Sept. 30 is vital.

Also, here are three links to related resources:

• The CPA Evolution site.
• The 2024 CPA Exam exposure draft.

Journal of Accountancy coverage of the release of the CPA Exam Blueprints.