Discussion
eActivity
• Visit the website for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)and review the qualifications for becoming a CPA under Licensure. Be prepared to discuss.
• From the e-Activity, evaluate the gaps between the educational requirements and the expectations for independence and ethical considerations, providing a recommendation for how these gaps may be closed. Explain whether the educational requirements address the standards imposed by Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Justify your answer.
• Evaluate the impact of SOX on the education and training requirements to become a CPA who provides audit and advisory services, indicating whether these additional qualifications provide adequate assurance to prospective investors that were anticipated by the SOX regulations. Justify your answer.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.