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Here is some very important news and updates...  
  New Website Launched (September 2009)
Board and Advisory Committee Members Honored (August 2009)
Exam Results (July 2009)
New CPE Requirements (January 2009)
Mobility (September 2008)
 
   
 New Website Launched (September 2009)  
  The Arizona Board of Accountancy would like to welcome you to its new website. Among other things, we have given it an updated look and feel, reorganized material by constituent group, updated content, and developed frequently asked questions to make it easier to find the things you need. We hope that you find this new website to be transparent, user friendly, and improve your experience with the Board and its staff. The goal of this new website is to serve you better so we welcome any suggestions for improvement. Please send your ideas, comments, or suggestions to . Thank you. top
     
 Board and Advisory Committee Members Honored (August 2009)    
  At its Annual Meeting, the following Board and Advisory Committee members were recognized for their service to the Arizona State Board of Accountancy and to the CPA profession. Board members have a five year term limit but what is remarkable is the fact that nine of the eleven advisory committee members honored have committed to serve an additional five year term. In fact, one member has already served fifteen years and continues to offer his service. This speaks volumes about the dedication of these individuals in supporting the public protection mission of the Arizona State Board of Accountancy and their devotion to maintaining the credibility and integrity of the CPA profession.

Board
Marianne E. DeVries, CPA 2004 - 2009
James E. May 2004 - 2009
Patrick J. Ramirez 2004 - 2009

Tax Practice Committee
Robert H. Berberian, CPA 1994 - 2009
Carleen E. Shilling, CPA 2004 - 2009

Peer Review Oversight Advisory Committee
Julie P. Cauich, CPA 2004 - 2009
Eve Devolites, CPA 2004 - 2009
William C. Heimerdinger, CPA 2004 - 2009
Gary J. Wood, CPA 2004 - 2009

Law Review
William Baker, Esq. 2004 - 2009
Michael T. Daggett, CPA 2004 - 2009
Gary L. Freed, CPA 2004 - 2009
Anne Roediger, CPA 2004 - 2009
James M. Susa, Esq., CPA 1999 - 2009
various board and committee members receiving awards for service
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 Exam Results (July 2009)    
  The Arizona State Board of Accountancy is pleased to announce that grade results for the Uniform CPA Examination will be sent to examination candidates via email versus regular mail. This change will provide more timely information to examination candidates and create operational efficiencies and cost savings for the Board’s office. top  
     
 New CPE Requirements (January 2009)    
  Effective January 1, 2009 all holders of an Arizona CPA certificate are required every renewal period to complete 80 hours of CPE, regardless of whether employment is in public accounting, industry, business or government. Of the 80 hours of CPE, the following is required:
  • A minimum of 16 hours of classroom or live/interactive webinar
  • A minimum of 40 hours must be in accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, or management advisory services of which a minimum of 16 hours must be in the subject areas of accounting, auditing, or taxation.
For more information about CPE, please click the following link.
CPE Frequently Asked Questions
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 Mobility (September 2008)    
  Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-725, the mobility privilege may be exercised by an individual who is not a resident of Arizona and who meets all of the following requirements:
  1. Have a principal place of business that is not in Arizona.
  2. Not be the subject of suspension or revocation of a certificate or a relinquishment of a certificate.
  3. Hold a valid registration, certificate or license as a certified public accountant issued by another state and either of the following must apply:
    1. The other state requires as a condition of licensure on or before December 31, 2011 that an individual has all of the following:
      1. At least one hundred fifty semester hours of college education including a baccalaureate degree conferred by an accredited institution.
      2. A passing grade on the uniform certified public accountant examination.
      3. At least one year of experience in the practice of accounting that has been verified.
    2. The individual meets the substantial equivalency qualifications.
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