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Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1175, a landmark bill modernizing CPA licensure in California. Authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, sponsored by the California Board of Accountancy (CBA) and supported by CalCPA, this new law creates more flexible, affordable and accessible pathways for aspiring CPAs\u2014while preserving the strong consumer protections the profession is known for.<\/p>\n
AB 1175 marks the most significant update to California\u2019s CPA licensure framework in decades. It modernizes education requirements to address the extra year of education beyond a bachelor\u2019s degree, which added cost, delayed licensure, and created barriers for too many talented people.<\/p>\n
\u201cAB 1175 ensures the CPA profession can continue meeting the needs of Californians,\u201d said Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks). \u201cAs demand for CPA services grows, this legislation addresses workforce challenges by addressing barriers and opening the door wider for talented students\u2014while maintaining the integrity and trust the public depends on.\u201d<\/p>\n
Under AB 1175, CPA candidates must earn a bachelor\u2019s degree with an accounting concentration, pass the Uniform CPA Exam and complete two years of general accounting experience. For added flexibility, candidates can substitute a qualifying master\u2019s degree for one year of experience, or an approved accounting certificate program for six months of experience. The new licensure framework takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027.<\/p>\n
\u201cModernizing CPA licensure has been a top priority,\u201d said Yen Tu, President of the California Board of Accountancy. \u201cWith AB 1175, we\u2019ve made the profession more accessible while preserving the strong consumer protections at the heart of licensure.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to modernizing education and experience requirements, AB 1175 updates California\u2019s long-standing CPA cross-border practice program, ensuring CPAs can continue meeting client and consumer needs effectively across state lines.<\/p>\n
\u201cAB 1175 is a win for the profession, aspiring CPAs, and the public,\u201d said Denise LeDuc Froemming, president and CEO of CalCPA. \u201cIt recognizes the diverse ways people gain the skills to succeed, aligns with today\u2019s marketplace and keeps California a leader in career growth and economic opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
CalCPA encourages members, students and profession leaders to stay connected with CalCPA and the CBA as regulations and implementation guidance are developed in the coming months.<\/p>\n
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