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OR SB103

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Modifies CPA certification requirements to allow multiple pathways: bachelor's degree with 2 years experience, master's degree with 1 year experience, or bachelor's degree plus 150 semester hours (225 quarter hours) with 1 year experience

  • Allows individuals with a high school diploma and 2 years of public accountancy experience to take the CPA exam for the purpose of obtaining a public accountant license (not full CPA certification)

  • Requires all qualifying experience to be verified by a licensed CPA, public accountant, or chartered accountant in good standing who has been licensed for a minimum period set by the Oregon Board of Accountancy

  • Updates the definition of "substantial equivalency" for out-of-state license holders to recognize the new alternative pathways combining different education levels with corresponding experience requirements

  • CPA certificates issued under the new provisions are valid for two years and require renewal under ORS 673.150

Legislative Description

Relating to requirements to become a certified public accountant.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance and Revenue1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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