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SD HB1035

Bill

Status

Passed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Schoenfish

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals to sit for the CPA examination if they have obtained, or are scheduled to obtain within 100 days, a bachelor's or graduate degree with an accounting concentration from an accredited institution

  • Establishes experience requirements for CPA certification: graduate degree holders need 1 year of accounting experience; bachelor's degree holders need either 1 year of experience plus 30 additional semester credit hours, or 2 years of experience

  • Permits out-of-state CPAs to practice in South Dakota without obtaining a state certificate if they passed the uniform CPA exam and meet specified education and experience requirements (bachelor's with 2 years experience or 1 year plus additional credits, or graduate degree with 1 year experience)

  • Grandfathers individuals who exercised practice privileges in South Dakota on or before December 31, 2024, allowing them to continue practicing without obtaining a state license

  • Sets maximum fee limits for various board functions, including $100 for certificate issuance/renewal, $450 per exam section, $125 for peer review administrative fees, and $1,000 for disciplinary action modifications

Legislative Description

Modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 02, 2026 H.J. 466

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Energy1/27/2026
Commerce and Energy1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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