Modernizes the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant in Massachusetts.

This bill amends the educational and experience requirements for obtaining a certified public accountant (CPA) certificate in Massachusetts. It allows for three pathways: a bachelor’s degree with two years of experience, a bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours of accounting coursework and passing the CPA exam, or a master’s degree with one year of experience. It also exempts individuals who passed the CPA exam and hold a valid CPA certificate from another state before December 31, 2025, from the educational requirements. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Modernizes the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant in Massachusetts.

This bill amends the educational and experience requirements for obtaining a certified public accountant (CPA) certificate in Massachusetts. It allows for three pathways: a bachelor’s degree with two years of experience, a bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours of accounting coursework and passing the CPA exam, or a master’s degree with one year of experience. It also exempts individuals who passed the CPA exam and hold a valid CPA certificate from another state before December 31, 2025, from the educational requirements. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.