Letter to Congress Supporting Accounting STEM Pursuit Act

May 18, 2026

U.S. House of Representatives United States Senate
Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senators and Representatives:

On behalf of all 54 state CPA societies, representing hundreds of thousands of Certified Public Accountants and accounting professionals across the country, we respectfully urge you to cosponsor the bipartisan, bicameral Accounting STEM Pursuit Act (H.R. 2911 / S. 3784).

Accountants are essential to the integrity of our capital markets, financial transparency, and the efficient operation of businesses, governments, and nonprofit organizations. Modern accounting is deeply rooted in technology and data analytics. CPAs regularly use advanced tools, including artificial intelligence and automation, to analyze complex financial information and guide decision-making. Recognizing accounting as a STEM pathway reflects these realities and helps correct outdated perceptions.

Yet the profession is facing a growing talent shortage at a time of increasing demand. Strengthening the pipeline of future accountants is critical to maintaining our nation’s economic competitiveness. The Accounting STEM Pursuit Act offers a practical solution by allowing existing federal STEM-focused K-12 funding to support accounting education and awareness. Integrating accounting into STEM pathways will expose more students to the diverse, technology-oriented career opportunities in the profession.

Public opinion strongly supports this approach. A recent Harris Poll conducted on behalf of the American Institute of CPAs found that 74% of Americans believe accounting courses should be designated as STEM, with similarly strong support across all regions of the country. Additionally, more than half of younger adults (under age 44) say students would be more likely to pursue accounting if it were recognized as a STEM field.

For these reasons, we respectfully ask that you cosponsor the Accounting STEM Pursuit Act (H.R. 2911 / S. 3784). To cosponsor H.R. 2911, please contact Jaliya Nagahawatte in Rep. Young Kim’s office at jaliya@mail.house.gov or Sam Knapke in Rep. Haley Stevens’ office at Sam.Knapke2@mail.house.gov. To cosponsor S. 3784, please contact Michael Delorge in Sen. Collins’ office at Michael_Delorge@collins.senate.gov or Megan Thompson in Senator Jacky Rosen’s office at megan_thompson@rosen.senate.gov.

For additional information, you can reach out to Todd Sloves, Director, Federal Advocacy and Political Affairs at Todd.Sloves@aicpa-cima.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the accounting profession.

Sincerely,

American Institute of CPAs
Alabama Society of CPAs
Alaska Society of CPAs
Arizona Society of CPAs
Arkansas Society of CPAs
California Society of CPAs
Colorado Society of CPAs
Connecticut Society of CPAs
Delaware Society of CPAs
Greater Washington Society of CPAs
Florida Institute of CPAs
The Georgia Society of CPAs
Guam Society of CPAs
Hawaii Society of CPAs
Idaho Society of CPAs
Illinois CPA Society
Indiana CPA Society
Iowa Society of CPAs
Kansas Society of CPAs
Kentucky Society of CPAs
Society of Louisiana CPAs
Maine Society of CPAs
Maryland Association of CPAs
Massachusetts Society of CPAs
Michigan Association of CPAs
Minnesota Society of CPAs
Mississippi Society of CPAs
Missouri Society of CPAs
Montana Society of CPAs
Nebraska Society of CPAs
Nevada Society of CPAs
New Hampshire Society of CPAs
New Jersey Society of CPAs
New Mexico Society of CPAs
New York State Society of CPAs
North Carolina Association of CPAs
North Dakota CPA Society
The Ohio Society of CPAs
Oklahoma Society of CPAs
Oregon Society of CPAs
Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs
Puerto Rico Society of CPAs
Rhode Island Society of CPAs
South Carolina Association of CPAs
South Dakota CPA Society
Tennessee Society of CPAs
Texas Society of CPAs
Utah Association of CPAs
Vermont Society of CPAs
Virgin Islands Society of CPAs
Virginia Society of CPAs
Washington Society of CPAs
West Virginia Society of CPAs
Wisconsin Institute of CPAs
Wyoming Society of CPAs