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California Board of Accountancy adopts new CPA licensure proposal with 6-month implementation
Summary
The California Board of Accountancy voted to adopt staff’s legislative proposal to revise CPA licensure pathways, setting a six-month implementation window (proposed effective date 07/01/2026) and a legacy-pathway sunset of 01/01/2029; the board authorized staff to pursue regulations and outreach.
The California Board of Accountancy on Nov. 22 approved a legislative proposal to revise CPA licensure pathways and set a six-month implementation timeline for staff to complete rulemaking and outreach. President Joe Rosenbaum presided over the discussion and roll-call vote, which passed unanimously among voting members.
Board staff presented a revised attachment to the legislative proposal that would allow applicants to qualify either by a baccalaureate with an accounting concentration and two years of experience or by an advanced degree (master’s in accounting or related field) with one year of experience. Staff explained…
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