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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 5022 Cpa Qualification Appeal Process

§ 5022 Cpa Qualification Appeal Process

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§ 5022 Cpa Qualification Appeal Process

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want to be a certified public accountant (CPA) and the committee says no, you can ask the board to look at it again.
  • •The board can give you another test (written or spoken) to see if you really know your stuff.
  • •The committee tells the board what they think, but the board makes the final call.

Example

You apply to become a CPA, but the committee says you don’t have enough experience.

You can ask the board to check your case again. They might give you another test to see if you’re ready.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5022 Cpa Qualification Appeal Process

The qualifications committee shall make recommendations and forward its report to the board for action on any matter on which it is authorized to act. An applicant for registration as a certified public accountant who is aggrieved by any action taken by the committee with respect to their qualifications may appeal to the board in accordance with rules or regulations prescribed by the board. The board on the appeal may give an oral or written examination as an aid in determining whether the applicant is qualified under the terms of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 510, Sec. 63. (SB 887) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

registrationappealportregulationaccordanceexamination

Related Statutes

  • § 5010 Board Regulatory Authority
  • § 5070.7 Permit Renewal Deadline Rules
  • § 5076 Firm Peer Review Requirements
  • § 5095 Attest Engagement Experience Requirements
  • § 5110 Licensing Exam Misconduct Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 5022.
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