Accountants - Licensed Out-of-State Practice Privileges - Qualifications
Sponsor: Kriselda Valderrama (District 26)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the qualifications for an individual licensed as a certified public accountant in another state to practice certified public accountancy in the State by requiring that the individual must have passed the Uniform CPA Examination when qualifying for the license in the other state.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hawkins, Giavante | MSATP | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | MANIS, NICK | Manis Canning & Associates | Oral |
| FAV | Olson, Rebekah | Maryland Association of CPAs | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bensky, Tamara | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Valderrama, Delegate Valderramalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Dove, John | Maryland Department of Labor | Written (PDF) |