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Board hears NASBA report on deregulation push, discusses chair succession and outreach options
Summary
Board members heard a NASBA/regulatory update on national deregulation efforts and alternative practice structures, debated succession for a long-serving chair, and considered expanding outreach (website, LinkedIn, NASBA communications) to publicize licensing guidance to CPAs and colleges.
Board members spent substantial time on national regulatory developments and internal governance at the Connecticut Board of Accountancy meeting.
Bonnie, a non-board participant who follows national developments, briefed the board on a Florida bill that would have deregulated many professions and said it was defeated this year but likely to return next year: "it is dead this year, but is expected to return next year." She described efforts by state society groups, the AICPA and large firms to oppose the measure and credited the Florida Senate leader for working to stop it.
Board members discussed implications for Connecticut and noted NASBA regional meetings will include sessions on topics such as alternative practice structures and potential guidance for state boards. One member flagged that the UAA amendment and alternative practice structures may require additional guidance rather than immediate statutory change.
Members also raised internal governance: a board member proposed addressing long chair tenures and encouraged a transition discussion. Participants noted the chair position is recommended by the state society and appointed by the governor, and that identifying volunteers for board leadership has become more difficult in recent years. Several members expressed willingness to consider serving; the group agreed to let the chair and a likely successor discuss timing and return with a recommendation.
Finally, members discussed ways to increase outreach to licensees and stakeholders, including clearer website postings, leveraging the Connecticut Society (CTCPA) channels, using LinkedIn, and taking advantage of NASBA's communications team offer to help boards compile newsletters and alerts at no cost. One board member asked, "Does this paperwork have a LinkedIn page? Because I know a lot of people are on LinkedIn," and another noted NASBA can assist in producing polished communications for distribution to Connecticut CPAs.
Ending: The board asked staff to coordinate with Bonnie, the state society and NASBA to develop clearer web and communications materials after the legislative session finalizes, and the chair agreed to follow up on succession timing with interested members.
