H 352
An Act relative to modernizing the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant
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Bill overview
This bill aims to update and modernize the process for becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Massachusetts. It seeks to clarify and streamline the requirements for licensure, potentially addressing current challenges and ensuring a more efficient pathway for aspiring CPAs. The legislation intends to improve the regulation of the CPA profession within the state. Specifically, it addresses the existing pathway to becoming a CPA and seeks to modernize it.
Key provisions
- Clarifies and updates the requirements for CPA licensure.
- Streamlines the process for obtaining CPA certification.
- Addresses current challenges within the CPA licensing pathway.
- Potentially updates continuing education requirements.
- May include provisions related to ethical standards for CPAs.
Who is affected
- Aspiring Certified Public Accountants
- Current Certified Public Accountants in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Board of Accountancy
- Accounting firms and businesses in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is intended to modernize the existing CPA licensing process.
- It is a revised version of similar legislation (H.4356).
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Primary sponsor
Mark J. Cusack
Cosponsors
John Francis Moran
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Mark J. Cusack
Thomas M. Stanley
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Bill H.352 194th (Current)
An Act relative to modernizing the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 352) of Mark J. Cusack and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to further regulate the licensing of certified public accountant. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Mark J. Cusack
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.352
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4356 |
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