AICPA Calls for Congressional Support of Accounting STEM Pathway
Published: May 29, 2026
The AICPA and all 54 state CPA societies are urging Congress to recognize accounting as a STEM pathway to help strengthen the talent pipeline and reflect the profession’s growing role in technology and data.
The AICPA and all 54 state CPA societies are urging Congress to support the Accounting STEM Pursuit Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening the accounting talent pipeline. The proposal would allow existing federal STEM education funding to support accounting programs, helping reflect the profession’s growing focus on technology, data analytics and innovation. Read the full comment letter to understand the profession’s position and the potential impact on future workforce development.
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