Washington and Florida CPA Societies Back CPA QualityPro

In response to sweeping changes in CPA licensure requirements set to take effect across many states starting Jan. 1, 2026, CPA QualityPro, a groundbreaking compliance platform for accounting firms, officially launched today, with strategic backing from the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) and the Washington Society of CPAs (WSCPA).

A firm license and registration module is available immediately for beta testing by CPA firms, with a fall release planned for CPA QualityPro’s flagship feature: a unified system to track individual CPA mobility across all 55 U.S. jurisdictions – an essential feature as new licensure pathways begin to alter long-standing reciprocity rules.

The two state CPA societies provided seed capital to jumpstart the platform’s development, becoming the first two to publicly endorse and invest in a purpose-built solution to help CPA firms manage the increasingly complex regulatory environment. Additionally, the Florida and Washington societies will each hold seats on the CPA QualityPro Board of Directors, ensuring that the voice of the profession is embedded in the platform’s long-term strategy and oversight.

“We saw a critical gap in the market. No tool was being developed fast enough to help our members prepare for the coming regulatory shifts,” said Kimberly Scott, President & CEO of the Washington Society of CPAs. “We chose to invest in CPA QualityPro because we believe this solution is what firms need now, and we invite other state societies to join us in supporting it.”

“The CPA profession is facing a wave of regulatory complexity, and we need solutions that are both practical and forward-looking,” added Shelly Weir, President & CEO of the Florida Institute of CPAs. “That’s why we backed CPA QualityPro early. It’s built by people who understand the challenges firms face, and it has the potential to fundamentally improve how firms manage compliance in a multi-state environment.”

Industry Veterans at the Helm

CPA QualityPro will be led by longtime advocates for the accounting profession who bring deep expertise in regulation, firm leadership, and innovation. Lindsay Patterson, CPA, CIA, and Joseph A. Maffia, CPA, CGMA, will serve as Co-Founders and Co-CEOs, leading theorganization as it helps firms navigate the growing complexity of licensure and compliance.

Patterson is a recognized leader in the global accounting profession, currently serving on the Beta Alpha Psi Board of Directors and the American Accounting Association Foundation Board of Trustees. She is also a CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 honoree. Her prior experience includes serving as the Executive Vice President of Membership, Marketing and Communications at The Institute of Internal Auditors and several roles at the American Institute of CPAs.

Maffia is a nationally respected CPA and regulatory leader, serving as Vice Chair of the New York State Board of Accountancy, Chair of its Mobility Committee, and a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) advisory committee member, with decades of experience as a firm partner, educator, and advocate for modernizing CPA licensure.

Additionally, Julia Woislaw joins CPA QualityPro as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Regulatory Affairs. In this role, Woislaw will ensure that the platform delivers real-time updates on regulatory and legislative changes, giving users the information they need to stay compliant with frequently evolving rules and the often-nuanced interpretations of those rules. She will also lead the development of strategic partnerships with state CPA societies, public accounting firms, insurance providers, and other industry stakeholders to strengthen and expand the CPA QualityPro network.

“Julia’s reputation, relationships, and deep understanding of CPA regulation make her the perfect leader to scale CPA QualityPro from a strong concept to a national standard,” said Patterson.

Woislaw brings over a decade of experience in licensing, advocacy, and communications in the CPA profession. Most recently, she served as Director of State Society Relations at the American Institute of CPAs, where she led engagement strategies with state CPA societies nationwide.

Finally, the Board of Directors will also include two leading experts in emerging technologies:

Dave Aitel, Technical Staff, OpenAI. Aitel is a renowned software security and compliance expert with over two decades of experience as a CEO, technologist, and product strategist. Aitel currently serves on the technical staff at OpenAI and is widely recognized for his ability to bridge security, engineering, and enterprise SaaS development.
Steve Beckhardt, Distinguished Engineer, Sonos Corp. Beckhardt has over 50 years’ experience as a software developer, manager, and architect. He has worked in computer operating systems, collaboration software, RFID tag architecture, life sciences, voting machines, and audio systems. Most notably, Mr. Beckhardt was one of the co-founders of Iris Associates, the company that developed the Lotus Notes product, under contract to the Lotus Development Corp. Mr. Beckhardt has been awarded over 40 patents in the areas of collaboration software, RFID tag architecture, and audio systems.

Built as a Quality Management Tool for CPA Firms of All Sizes

CPA QualityPro is designed to support the more than 46,000 CPA firms across the U.S. – from sole practitioners to large regional networks – that need a smarter way to manage licensure and compliance. Many of these firms still rely on spreadsheets or manual tracking, which increases the risk of missed deadlines and regulatory lapses. CPA QualityPro replaces those outdated workflows with a secure, automated system that simplifies compliance, reduces risk, and saves valuable time.

“This is the first solution that allows firms to confidently manage both firm registration and individual mobility in one dashboard,” said Maffia. “With the changes coming in 2026, it’s not optional – it’s essential.”

The firm registration and licensure component of the product is available for pilot now. A full national launch, including the individual CPA mobility module, is set for November, just ahead of the January licensure reforms.

Learn More

CPA firms interested in early access can visit www.CPAQualityPro.com to join the early adopter program or schedule a demo.