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Alternative Certification for Certified Public Accountants

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PROPOSED LEGISLATIONThis bill has been introduced but has NOT been signed into law. Legislative proposals may be amended, passed, or fail to advance. This is not current law.

This proposed bill would introduce alternative certification pathways for certified public accountants (CPAs) in Arizona. Before this change, CPAs were required to meet specific educational and experience criteria set by the state board of accountancy. If enacted, individuals could potentially become certified through new methods that may include additional education or work experience requirements not previously recognized. This would affect aspiring CPAs who might find these alternative pathways more accessible than traditional routes. The exact details of when this takes effect are not specified.

Published April 7, 2026
WHAT CHANGED
BEFORE

Before, certification for CPAs was based on a set educational and experience criteria established by the state board of accountancy.

AFTER

This proposed bill would introduce alternative certification pathways for certified public accountants (CPAs) in Arizona. Before this change, CPAs were required to meet specific educational and experience criteria set by the state board of accountancy. If enacted, individuals could potentially become certified through new methods that may include additional education or work experience requirements not previously recognized. This would affect aspiring CPAs who might find these alternative pathways more accessible than traditional routes. The exact details of when this takes effect are not specified.

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