FINAL BILL REPORT

SSB 5944

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BYSenate Committee on Commerce & Labor (originally sponsored by Senators Warnke, Sellar and Newhouse)

Revising provisions on continuing education for certified public accountants.

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

AS PASSED LEGISLATURE

BACKGROUND:

Persons holding a certificate of "certified public accountant" issued by the State Board of Accountancy are required to complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years to maintain their certificates.

SUMMARY:

The continuing education requirement for certified public accountants is eliminated.  Persons holding a valid certified public accountant certificate may use the title of "certified public accountant" or "CPA" if their activities do not require a CPA license.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    48     0

      House 98   0

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