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California Board of Accountancy committee moves to implement initiatives to detect unlicensed practice
Summary
The Enforcement Program Oversight Committee reviewed staff proposals to detect unlicensed accountancy, including monitoring renewal applications and online presence, interagency partnerships, consumer outreach (including suggested YouTube material) and researching AI tools; the committee also approved its Jan. 22, 2026 minutes unanimously.
The Enforcement Program Oversight Committee of the California Board of Accountancy on March 12 received staff recommendations to strengthen detection of unlicensed practice, including monitoring renewal applications and tracking licensees’ online presence, expanding interagency partnerships, and researching artificial-intelligence tools.
"The CBA's mission is to protect consumers by ensuring only qualified licences practice public accountancy in accordance with established professional standards," Chair Carrie Ferrell Hines said as she opened the meeting. Carrie Okconor, Chief of the Enforcement Division, presented the staff…
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