HB983

Hawaii HB983 modifies CPA licensure requirements to create alternative pathways for eligible applicants.

Hawaii HB983 amends the educational and experience requirements for certified public accountant (CPA) licensure. The bill seeks to address the decline in students pursuing CPA licenses by reducing the educational barrier. It allows applicants to substitute two years of professional experience in public accounting practice for the previously required thirty additional semester hours of study. Additionally, the bill eliminates the requirement of thirty semester hours of additional study beyond a bachelor's degree, making it easier for eligible applicants to obtain CPA licenses.