Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications
Sponsor: Kriselda Valderrama (District 26)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering certain educational and experiential qualifications for a license to practice certified public accountancy.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hawkins, Giavante | MSATP | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kohls Stehman, Betty | MSATP | Oral |
| FAV | MANIS, NICK | Manis Canning & Associates | Oral |
| FAV | Olson, Rebekah | Maryland Association of CPAs | Oral |
| FAV | Halpern, MB | Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dove, John | Maryland Department of Labor | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Valderrama, Delegate Valderramalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lee, Peter | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |