HB4317

Professions and occupations; accountants; education requirements; certificates; effective date.

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Oklahoma HB4317 modifies educational and experience requirements for certified public accountants, effective November 1, 2026.

Oklahoma HB4317 amends the qualifications for obtaining a certificate as a certified public accountant. Effective November 1, 2026, applicants must complete at least 30 semester hours in accounting courses above principles of accounting, including one course in auditing or assurance. The remaining semester hours can be in any subject as determined by the Oklahoma Accountancy Board. Alternatively, applicants can have a baccalaureate degree with an accounting concentration or equivalent, plus additional semester hours or work experience.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 9

9:30 AM

Senate Business and Insurance Hearing

Feb 26

10:30 AM

House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight Hearing

History

May 6

House

Approved by Governor 05/05/2026

Apr 30

House

Referred for enrollment

Apr 30

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate