diff --git a/spec/models/accredited_organization_spec.rb b/spec/models/accredited_organization_spec.rb
index c908011ccd8..449497b2438 100644
--- a/spec/models/accredited_organization_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/models/accredited_organization_spec.rb
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 RSpec.describe AccreditedOrganization, type: :model do
   describe 'validations' do
-    subject { build(:accredited_organization) }
+    subject { build(:accredited_organization, poa_code: 'A12') }
 
     it { is_expected.to have_many(:accredited_individuals).through(:accreditations) }