FINAL BILL REPORT
HB 1263
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C 105 L 15
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Exempting certified public accountants from private investigator regulations.
Sponsors: Representatives Stokesbary, Kirby, Vick, Hurst and Buys.
House Committee on Business & Financial Services
Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor
Background:
An accounting firm must be licensed to use the title Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or perform attest or compilation services. A firm with an office in the state may not practice public accounting without a license. The practice of public accounting includes consulting services and preparation of tax returns by a licensee. The Board of Accountancy governs the CPAs.
Private investigators are regulated under a separate chapter. The Department of Licensing issues licenses for private investigators and private security guards. A private investigator is a person employed by a private investigator agency for purposes of investigation, escort or bodyguard services, or property loss prevention activities.
Summary:
Certified Public Accountants are exempt from regulation as private investigators.
Votes on Final Passage:
House | 93 | 5 | |
Senate | 47 | 0 |
Effective: | July 24, 2015 |