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NY A07613
Bill
Status
11/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Crystal Peoples-Stokes
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AI Summary
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Establishes two education pathways for CPA licensure: a 120 semester hour program in accountancy or a 150 semester hour program, both requiring completion from registered, accredited, or equivalent programs
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Sets experience requirements based on education pathway: 2 years of full-time experience for 120-hour graduates or 1 year for 150-hour graduates, with full-time defined as 35+ hours per week
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Requires experience to be supervised and attested by a licensed CPA, with acceptable experience including accounting, attestation, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services in public practice, government, private industry, or education
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Modifies practice privilege requirements for out-of-state CPAs to include completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree in accountancy, passing the written examination, and 1 year of experience
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Takes effect 12 months after becoming law
Legislative Description
Reforms the education requirements for persons who want to become certified public accountants; provides alternative pathways to being certified as certified public accountants.
Last Action
signed chap.530
11/21/2025