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VT H0707

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charles Kimbell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a third pathway to CPA licensure eligibility: a baccalaureate degree with accounting concentration plus two years of public accounting experience, as an alternative to existing requirements of a post-baccalaureate degree with one year experience or 150 semester hours with one year experience

  • Allows applicants to sit for the CPA exam after completing 120 semester hours (including 30 hours of accounting subjects) before obtaining a baccalaureate degree

  • Establishes mobility practice privileges allowing CPAs licensed in any state to practice in Vermont without obtaining a Vermont license, provided they hold a valid license and meet specified education/experience requirements

  • Grandfathers CPAs who had practice privileges in Vermont as of December 31, 2024, allowing them to continue practicing without obtaining a Vermont license

  • Replaces "substantial equivalency" terminology with "mobility" throughout the chapter and updates gender-neutral language in license renewal provisions

Legislative Description

An act relating to certified public accountant licensure

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Military Affairs1/16/2026

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