NASBA CPA Directory Scraper

🚀 Extract comprehensive CPA license data from the NASBA Accountancy Licensee Database with complete professional credential information!

Access detailed CPA licensee data from NASBA's complete directory of certified public accountants across all US states. Perfect for compliance teams, recruiting firms, professional verification services, and competitive intelligence who need accurate, up-to-date CPA credential data without manual lookup. Get complete license information including status, jurisdiction, disciplinary actions, and firm associations with powerful filtering options.

Target Audience: Accounting firms, recruiting agencies, compliance teams, background verification services, professional associations, competitive intelligence teams

Primary Use Cases: CPA verification, license monitoring, recruiting research, compliance checking, market intelligence, professional networking

What Does NASBA CPA Directory Scraper Do?

This tool provides access to the complete NASBA Accountancy Licensee Database, supporting both broad market analysis and targeted CPA research. It delivers:

• Licensee Information: Full names, license numbers, and personal identifiers
• License Details: License types, status, jurisdiction, and validity information
• Professional Status: Active status, regulatory flags, disciplinary action indicators
• Jurisdiction Data: State boards, locations, and regional distribution
• Firm Associations: Associated firms, linked licenses, and professional relationships
• Data Quality Flags: Education, employment, exam, and disciplinary record indicators
• Advanced Filtering: Filter by state, license status, and name prefixes for targeted searches

Business Value: Make informed hiring decisions, verify credentials instantly, monitor license status changes, and conduct thorough due diligence with comprehensive, real-time CPA data across all US jurisdictions.

Input

To start NASBA CPA data extraction, simply configure your filters in the input form. You can filter CPAs based on:

• Last Name Prefixes - Target specific name ranges (e.g., ['SM', 'JO', 'WI']). Leave empty to search all prefixes (AA-ZZ). Use this for faster, focused searches.
• States/Jurisdictions - Filter by state abbreviations (e.g., ['CA', 'TX', 'NY']). Leave empty for all states. Common values: CA, TX, NY, FL, IL, PA, OH, GA, NC, MI
• License Status - Filter by status (e.g., ['ACTIVE', 'INACTIVE', 'EXPIRED']). Leave empty for all statuses. Common values: ACTIVE, INACTIVE, EXPIRED, SUSPENDED, REVOKED
• Maximum Items - Control how many results to return. Free users: Auto-limited to 100. Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000. Leave empty for unlimited.

Here's an example input in JSON:

{
    "prefixes": ["SM", "JO"],
    "states": ["CA", "TX"],
    "licenseStatus": ["ACTIVE"],
    "maxItems": 100
}

Pro Tip: Start with specific name prefixes and states for faster results, then expand your search as needed.

Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with the output. The length of the dataset depends on the filters you've set. You can download those results as Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV.

Here's an example of scraped NASBA CPA data:

{
    "licenseeId": 395764531,
    "licenseeGeneralId": 405498344,
    "ncId": null,
    "cpeId": null,
    "lastName": "SMAIL",
    "firstName": "JOYCE",
    "middleName": "POLOKOFF",
    "maiden": null,
    "suffix": null,
    "indivName": "JOYCE POLOKOFF SMAIL",
    "licenseNum": "CPA 60437",
    "licenseType": null,
    "licenseTypeDescription": "CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT",
    "licenseTypesId": null,
    "licenseStatusDescription": "CLEAR",
    "licenseStatusType": "CLEAR",
    "licenseStatusId": null,
    "jurisdictionId": 30,
    "jurisdictionName": "California Board of Accountancy",
    "jurisdictionAbbreviation": "CA",
    "active": true,
    "nonActive": true,
    "regulated": true,
    "disciplinaryAction": "N",
    "displayDisciplinaryAld": true,
    "contactStateBoard": false,
    "firmName": null,
    "isLinkedLicense": false,
    "linkedLicenseeIds": [378],
    "hasEducation": false,
    "hasEmployment": false,
    "hasExam": false,
    "hasDisciplinary": false,
    "hasActive": false,
    "hasRegulated": false
}

What You Get: Complete CPA professional profiles with license status, jurisdiction details, disciplinary indicators, and firm associations for comprehensive verification and research

Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy integration with your HR systems, compliance tools, or research databases

Why Choose NASBA CPA Directory Scraper?

• 🎯 Comprehensive Database: Access complete NASBA directory across all US state boards
• ⚡ Advanced Filtering: Target specific states, license statuses, and name ranges
• 📊 Complete Profiles: 40+ data fields including license details, jurisdiction info, and status flags
• 🌍 National Coverage: Data from all US state accountancy boards and jurisdictions
• 🔍 Smart Search: Prefix-based name search for efficient targeted queries
• 📈 Real-Time Data: Access current license information and status directly from NASBA
• 💼 Business Ready: Perfect for verification, compliance, recruiting, and market intelligence
• ⚡ Fast & Efficient: API-based scraping for maximum speed and reliability
• 💰 Flexible Pricing: Free users get 100 items, unlimited processing for paid users (up to 1,000,000)

Time Savings: Save 20-40 hours per week compared to manual license verification and CPA research

Cost Efficiency: Fraction of the cost of expensive verification services or hiring research teams

💰 Pricing & Usage Limits

Free Tier

• ✅ Auto-limited to 100 items - Perfect for testing and small verification projects
• ✅ All filters available - Full access to search and filtering capabilities
• ✅ No restrictions - Use any combination of filters and search criteria
• ✅ Upgrade for more - Upgrade to process up to 1,000,000 items

Paid Tier

• ✅ Unlimited processing - Process up to 1,000,000 items per run
• ✅ Optional maxItems - Set limits or leave empty for unlimited (up to 1,000,000)
• ✅ Premium performance - Optimized for large datasets
• ✅ Full database access - Process complete state boards or entire national directory
• ✅ Production ready - Perfect for commercial and enterprise use

Usage Guidelines

• Free users: Automatically limited to 100 items (warnings only, no errors)
• Paid users: Optional maxItems up to 1,000,000 (leave empty for unlimited)
• Best practice: Start with smaller limits, increase as needed

How to Use

1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit (takes 2 minutes)
2. Find the Scraper: Visit the NASBA CPA Directory Scraper page
3. Set Filters: Configure your search criteria using the filter options
4. Set Limits:
   • Free users: Automatically limited to 100 items
   • Paid users: Optionally set maxItems (up to 1,000,000) or leave empty for unlimited
5. Run It: Click "Start" and let it collect your CPA data
6. Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON

Total Time: 2 minutes setup, 2-5 minutes for data collection

No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click with clear filter options

Free Tier Friendly: Test with up to 100 items, upgrade for unlimited processing

Business Use Cases

Accounting Firms:

• Verify CPA credentials for new hires instantly
• Monitor license status changes for current staff
• Research competitive landscape and firm associations
• Track disciplinary actions and regulatory compliance

Recruiting Agencies:

• Build comprehensive databases of licensed CPAs
• Target specific states and jurisdictions for placement
• Verify candidate credentials and license status
• Identify candidates with active, valid licenses

Compliance Teams:

• Conduct ongoing license monitoring and verification
• Track regulatory changes and disciplinary actions
• Ensure all team members maintain active licenses
• Generate compliance reports for audits

Background Verification Services:

• Provide instant CPA license verification
• Access complete license history and status
• Check disciplinary actions and regulatory flags
• Validate professional credentials efficiently

Professional Associations:

• Build member directories and databases
• Track licensed professionals by jurisdiction
• Monitor industry trends and license distribution
• Support networking and professional development

Using NASBA CPA Directory Scraper with the Apify API

For advanced users who want to automate this process, you can control the scraper programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to schedule regular data collection and integrate with your existing systems.

• Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
• Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
• See the Apify API reference for full details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How accurate is the data? A: Data is scraped directly from NASBA's Accountancy Licensee Database in real-time, ensuring the most up-to-date license information available.

Q: Can I schedule regular runs? A: Yes! Use the Apify API to schedule daily, weekly, or monthly runs automatically. Perfect for ongoing license monitoring and compliance tracking.

Q: What if I need help? A: Our support team is available 24/7. Contact us through the Apify platform for assistance with setup, filtering, or data collection.

Q: Is my data secure? A: Absolutely. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your data with third parties and maintain strict data privacy standards.

Q: How many CPAs can I access? A: You can access the complete NASBA directory across all US jurisdictions. Filter and access as many records as needed based on your search criteria.

Q: Can I export data to my existing tools? A: Yes! Export data in CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy integration with HR systems, compliance tools, databases, and other business applications.

Q: What filters are available? A: You can filter by last name prefixes (for targeted searches), states/jurisdictions (all US states), and license status (ACTIVE, INACTIVE, EXPIRED, etc.).

Q: What happens if I'm a free user? A: Free users are automatically limited to 100 items per run. The scraper will warn you but continue processing. This allows you to test the service and see results. To process more items, upgrade to a paid plan.

Q: What does maxItems control? A:

• maxItems: Controls how many CPA records are returned
• Free users: Auto-limited to 100 items (warnings, not errors)
• Paid users: Optional, up to 1,000,000 (leave empty for unlimited)

Q: What are the data availability flags? A: Flags like hasEducation, hasEmployment, hasExam, and hasDisciplinary indicate whether additional detailed records are available in the NASBA system for that licensee. These flags help you identify records with more comprehensive information.

Integrate NASBA CPA Directory Scraper with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, NASBA CPA Directory Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These include:

• Make
• Zapier
• Slack
• Airbyte
• GitHub
• Google Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever NASBA CPA Directory Scraper successfully finishes a run.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) or any of its subsidiaries. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.