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AICPA, State CPA Societies Urge Department of Education to Recognize Accounting Programs as Professional Degree Programs
The AICPA and state CPA societies highlight a projected 5% job growth for accountants through 2034 and seek federal loan access for accounting students.
- On Nov. 24, 2025, the American Institute of CPAs and state CPA societies urged the U.S. Department of Education to include accounting programs in the definition of professional degree programs in a Washington, D.C. release.
- Amid proposed regulatory changes, advocates urged recognition of accounting programs for their licensure and public‑protection duties, with Mark Koziel saying `Recognizing accounting programs as professional degree programs is common sense.`
- Definitions of professional programs directly affect students' loan eligibility, critical for students in accounting programs completing degrees and pursuing CPA licensure.
- With BLS projecting +5% growth for accountants through 2034, the AICPA and state CPA societies said they will continue strong advocacy for accounting's recognition by the Department.
- Framing the request, American Institute of CPAs materials highlighted accounting's societal impact and licensure path, reinforcing their stake with 397,000 AICPA members.
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