AICPA Seeks CPAs for Exam Panels

The AICPA is seeking nominations for CPAs interested in sitting on one of four panels that will re-examine the passing score of the new Uniform CPA Examination, CBT-e, which launches on Jan. 1, 2011.

The new exam introduces changes in exam content, format and structure. A review is required to ensure that legally defensible CPA exam pass/fail decisions continue to be made in protection of the public interest. The process will include convening four panels of CPAs—one for each examination section—to prepare the groundwork for the passing score decision by the AICPA Board of Examiners.

Panel Nominees
The AICPA is seeking nominations for passing score panel membership. Nominees should be CPAs who:
• have been licensed for between 3–5 years;
• have supervised entry-level CPAs during the past year;
• have NO affiliation with CPA Examination review courses; and
• are willing to participate in an August 2010 two-day meeting in Chicago, Ill., at the expense of the AICPA.

The selection of panelists from among qualified nominees will be made to ensure broad representation from all segments of the profession and demographic categories. Panelists will be given training on their responsibilities as panel participants at the August meeting.

Submitting Nominations
Nominations may be submitted online; faxed to 609-671-2922; or nominee names and contact information may be e-mailed to passingscorepanel@aicpa.org.

The information collected about nominees will be used only for the purpose of selecting panel participants.

The deadline for submitting nominations is March 31.