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MA S2946
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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AI Summary
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Establishes three alternative pathways to CPA certification: (1) bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience, (2) bachelor's degree with 30 additional semester hours plus 1 year experience, or (3) master's degree plus 1 year experience
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Allows out-of-state CPAs in good standing to practice in Massachusetts if they meet the new educational and experience requirements and have passed the Uniform CPA Examination
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Provides a grandfathering exemption from educational requirements for CPAs licensed by another state on or before December 31, 2025
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Permits out-of-state CPAs meeting the requirements to practice indefinitely in Massachusetts without obtaining a separate state certificate, license, or temporary permit
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Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Relative to modernizing the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant
Last Action
Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
2/17/2026