California Board of Accountancy

California Board of Accountancy
CALIFORNIA BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
Consumer Protection Through Licensure, Enforcement, and Regulation
Mission & Vision Statement
To protect consumers by ensuring only qualified licensees practice public accountancy in accordance with established professional standards.
All consumers are well-informed and receive quality accounting services from licensees they can trust.
Examination
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Licensure
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Information About CPA Licensure
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Search for any California CPA or accounting firm to find their license status and any disciplinary action taken against them.
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Application processing times
Wondering when your application will be processed? Here are the dates representing our current progress:
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Complete CPA Exam Applications received by
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California Governor
Gavin
Newsom
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Secretary
Tomiquia Moss
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and Housing Agency
Acting Director
Christine Lally
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Executive Officer
Dominic
Franzella
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