HB4088

Relating to certified public accountants

Complete·3/2/26

West Virginia HB4088 updates the education, examination, and experience requirements for certified public accountants and clarifies substantial.

West Virginia HB4088 amends the state's accountancy laws to update the education, examination, and experience requirements for certified public accountants. It specifies pathways for obtaining a certificate, including post-baccalaureate degrees, baccalaureate degrees with additional coursework, and substantial equivalency from other states. The bill also updates the rule-making authority of the Board of Accountancy, clarifying the issuance of certificates to out-of-state applicants and revising substantial equivalency practice privileges.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 12

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting

Feb 12

1:00 PM

House Committee on Government Organization Meeting

History

Mar 2

House

Approved by Governor 3/2/2026

Mar 2

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/2/2026 - Senate Journal

Feb 24

House

To Governor 8/24/2026