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.—CalCPA has been awarded a 2026 ASAE Power of Associations Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for “Transforming CPA Licensure in California (AB 1175),” recognizing the organization’s leadership in modernizing California’s CPA licensure pathway while preserving the profession’s high standards. The award comes on the heels of CalCPA’s recognition by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in fall 2025 for its “Making Sense of What Comes Next” campaign, further underscoring the association’s leadership in advancing and communicating about the future of the CPA profession. 

The ASAE Power of Associations Awards recognize associations that bring people together to solve complex challenges, strengthen professions and industries, and create lasting benefits for society. CalCPA was recognized for leading a broad coalition of legislators, regulators, educators, employers, and accounting professionals to advance 

, landmark legislation that expands pathways to CPA licensure while maintaining the integrity and public trust that define the CPA designation.

"Receiving this national recognition is a testament to what can be accomplished when an association brings people together around a shared purpose," said Denise LeDuc Froemming, president and CEO of CalCPA. "AB 1175 represents years of collaboration and advocacy to ensure California's CPA licensure model reflects the evolving needs of students, employers and the profession while continuing to uphold the high standards that protect the public. We're grateful to our members, volunteers, partners and policymakers who helped make this achievement possible."

"ASAE's Power of Associations Awards recognize the very best of what our community can accomplish," said Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, AAiP, president and CEO of ASAE. "This recognition honors organizations that don't simply advance their own missions—they bring people together to solve complex challenges, strengthen industries and professions, and create lasting benefits for society. CalCPA has demonstrated the vision, leadership and commitment to make a meaningful difference, and we are proud to recognize Transforming CPA Licensure in California (AB 1175) as one of this year's outstanding achievements."

The award underscores CalCPA's ongoing commitment to advancing the accounting profession through principled leadership, future-ready education and bold advocacy on behalf of current and future CPAs.

 is the largest state CPA society in the country, representing and supporting certified public accountants and related professionals in California.

CalCPA Wins National Award for Transforming CPA Licensure

CalCPA has been recognized with a 2026 ASAE Power of Associations Silver Award for its advocacy efforts surrounding AB 1175, legislation that modernizes California's CPA licensure pathway.


CalCPA Earns National Award for Transforming CPA Licensure

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 — CalCPA has established a new task force to explore innovative ideas and opportunities that can help the accounting profession navigate the forces shaping its future. The group’s work will also create new possibilities for CalCPA to grow its impact.

The Growth Strategies Task Force brings together leaders from the profession who have diverse experience and perspectives, including individuals working in innovation roles at accounting firms, technology solution providers and entrepreneurial organizations.

The group will examine emerging needs and explore potential solutions, both independently and in collaboration with technology providers and other organizations supporting the accounting profession. Its work will advance the profession’s growth and evolution while creating opportunities for CalCPA to provide members with new resources, tools, and products.

“This group will help CalCPA champion innovation and power the accounting profession forward,” said Denise LeDuc Froemming, CalCPA President & CEO. “By bringing together forward-thinking leaders with diverse experience and perspectives, we can transform emerging needs and bold ideas into meaningful opportunities for our members and the profession.”

Stay connected to CalCPA as the group's work progresses and new opportunities take shape.

Bringing together leaders from the profession with diverse experience and perspectives, the Growth Strategies Task Force will explore innovative ideas and opportunities to help the accounting profession navigate the future.