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OK SB270

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Scott Martin

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma Accountancy Act to allow certified public accountants and public accountants licensed in other states to practice in Oklahoma without obtaining an Oklahoma license if their home state license is in substantial equivalence to AICPA/NASBA Uniform Accountancy Act requirements

  • Requires firms performing audits, reviews, or attestation services for entities with Oklahoma home offices to obtain permits and comply with Board rules, though out-of-state firms with no Oklahoma office may practice without a permit if work is performed by licensed individuals

  • Modifies CPA and PA firm permit requirements to specify that a simple majority of firm ownership (in financial interests and voting rights) must belong to licensed partners or shareholders, and allows non-licensed owners if firm complies with Board rules

  • Requires that any individual licensee supervising or signing attest or compilation services reports must meet competency requirements set out in professional standards

  • Authorizes the Oklahoma Accountancy Board to require peer reviews conducted not less than once every three years for firms performing attest services (except compilations) as a condition for permit issuance or renewal, with peer review fees not to exceed $100

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Accountancy Act; clarifying firm ownership; competency requirements; peer review. Effective date.

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/02/2011

5/2/2011

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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