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TSCPA suggests the Department revise the definition of “professional degree” to either include “accounting” in the definition or retain the current phrasing that professional degrees “may include but are not limited to” those currently listed in the notice.

TSCPA submitted a comment letter in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the proposed professional degree definition which excludes accounting. In the letter, TSCPA urged the department to update its language regarding accounting in the list of professional degrees.

NABA and the @TSCPA have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen Tennessee’s accounting talent pipeline. TSCPA becomes the first state CPA society to offer joint student membership with NABA, expanding access, mentorship, and career pathways statewide.

The National Association of Black Accountants @NABAinc and the Tennessee Society of CPAs @TSCPA are partnering to address the talent shortage. bit.ly/4rwCPxN #accounting

The January/February 2026 Issue of the Tennessee CPA Journal is available for download! This issue is only available digitally >> tscpa.com/january-februa…

The Tennessee Society of CPAs @TSCPA made an annual visit to the state capital in Nashville to visit legislators and call on them to make changes in state laws, including one regarding bonus depreciation. bit.ly/3NIQnXX

TSCPA offices will be closed today in honor of celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and his legacy.

The IRS will open the 2026 filing season on Jan. 26. Visit irs.gov/newsroom/irs-a… for more information!

As of Jan. 1, there is an additional pathway for CPA licensure in Tennessee! TSCPA believes this legislation with attract the top talent and strengthen the profession.

TSCPA Chair-Elect Gina Pruitt shares her experience at Day on the Hill and why you should attend >> linkedin.com/pulse/importan…

TSCPA is excited to bring you an improved online experience! To ensure a smooth transition, our website will be offline from Jan. 12 through Jan. 16. If you need to register for an event during this period, please call the TSCPA office at 615-377-3825.

Day on the Hill is coming soon! Read the article by our CEO/President Kara Fitzgerald on the importance of advocacy and building relationships with lawmakers >> linkedin.com/pulse/importan…

Happy New Year from TSCPA! Our office is closed to celebrate the holiday. We wish you a happy and prosperous 2026

You know someone who should be holding a TSCPApex Award? Nominate them by January 15 for consideration >> form.jotform.com/252455419815159

Tom Landstreet shares his 2026 economic outlook in this Tennessee CPA Journal Article. He covers inflation, interest rates and the Debt Dilemma >> tscpa.com/news/1646-2026…

One way to get involved in advocacy is to attend Day on the Hill where you'll have the opportunity to speak directly with legislators about the importance of accounting. Visit TSCPA's Advocacy Center for more information about getting involved >> tscpa.com/resources/advo…

TSCPA, the AICPA and all state CPA societies submitted a letter urging the Department to continue recognizing accounting as a professional degree. TSCPA is working for you on the national and state level.

Advocacy Update! Under the proposed U.S. Department of Education's definition of professional degrees, accounting would not apply. This is important because federal student loan cap for graduate accounting degrees will be lower.

Learn about technology changes to designing and performing audits in this Tennessee CPA Journal article written by Dr. Amelia Hart, CPA and Steve Sledge, CPA >> tscpa.com/news/1644-the-…