Previous certificate holders were automatically converted on July 1, 2024, to a license in an inactive status. In order to practice public accounting, you must convert your license to an active status.

(1) To qualify to apply for an active license you must:

(a) Meet the experience requirements of WAC 4-30-070, without regard to the eight-year limitation; and

(b) Meet the CPE requirements of WAC 4-30-134(5); and

(c) Submit the required information, documents, and fees (if applicable) to the board either by submitting an application through the board's online application system or on a form provided upon request.

(2) Upon assessment of your qualifications and approval of your application, your license status will be posted in the board's licensee database and, therefore, made publicly available for confirmation. A hard copy of your license can be provided upon request.

(3) Your CPE reporting period and your renewal cycle will remain the same.

(4) You may not use the title "CPA" or "Certified Public Accountant" until the date the approval of your license is posted in the board's licensee database and, therefore, made publicly available for confirmation.