CBA reports bill to governor, approves committee appointments and rulemaking to implement AB 1175; accepts year-end finances

The California Board of Accountancy on Sept. 19–20 received a legislative update that its sponsored measure, Assembly Bill 1175, passed the Senate and was presented to the governor, and the board approved committee reappointments and a retirement resolution while directing staff to begin regulatory work tied to the bill’s implementation if it is enacted.

The legislative update came from David Hemphill, the board’s information and planning officer, who told members that AB 1175 passed the Senate unanimously and was presented to the governor on Sept. 9; the governor has 30 days from presentation—until Oct. 9—to act. The board’s Committee on Professional Conduct (CPC) recommended a regulatory package tied to AB 1175, and the full board voted to adopt the CPC motion, which includes a contingency clause that the rulemaking proceed if AB 1175 becomes law.

Why it matters: AB 1175 will require regulatory changes at the CBA if signed. The board’s approval to begin a contingent rulemaking means staff can prepare regulatory language, forms and timelines so the agency can move promptly if the governor signs the bill.

Key actions and votes

- Retirement: The board accepted the retirement of Michael Williams, CPA. The motion to accept the retirement was moved from the floor and seconded; roll-call responses recorded unanimous approval and the chair announced “Motion carries.”

- Appointments: The board reappointed Jeffrey Delizer, CPA, to the Enforcement Advisory Committee through Sept. 30, 2027. The board also approved reappointments and one appointment to the Peer Review Oversight Committee: reappointments of Jeffrey Delizer, CPA; Fausto Hinojosa, CPA; Nick Peterson, CPA; and the appointment of Vikram Deshpande, CPA. Those appointment motions were called and carried by roll call.

- Rulemaking tied to AB 1175: The…