*As of October 28, 2022, the VBOA is no longer requiring the AICPA self-study Professional Ethics: AICPA’s Comprehensive Course (For Licensure) for licensees applying through substantial equivalency. Show
An individual who holds a license of another state or jurisdiction and meets the substantially equivalent requirements of the Code of Virginia § 54.1-4411, is not required to hold a Virginia license, provided that either of the following is true:
To use the CPA title in Virginia, a licensee from another state or jurisdiction agrees to be subject to:
The VBOA considers a licensee from another state or jurisdiction to have met requirements for substantial equivalence if the education, CPA exam and experience requirements of the state or jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to those prescribed by the VBOA and the licensee has demonstrated meeting those requirements. An individual from another state or jurisdiction agrees to cease using the CPA title in Virginia if no longer licensed. Substantial equivalencyA licensee in another state or jurisdiction may apply for a Virginia license under the substantially equivalent licensure requirements of Section 23 of the Uniform Accountancy Act. The licensee must confirm the CPA licensure requirements of the state or jurisdiction in which the license is held has been reviewed by the National Qualification Appraisal Service of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and determined to be substantially equivalent to the UAA. The NQAS recognizes the following categories of substantially equivalent on the NASBA website. For a state or jurisdiction that is listed as substantially equivalent without an asterisk:
For a state or jurisdiction that is listed as substantially equivalent with one asterisk: The licensee may proceed for licensure in Virginia only if he or she holds an Active CPA license with that state or jurisdiction. Follow the steps above. If the individual does not hold an Active CPA license with that state or jurisdiction, substantial equivalence does not apply and the individual must apply for an initial CPA license in Virginia. For a state or jurisdiction that is listed as substantially equivalent with two asterisks: Substantial equivalence does not apply and the individual must apply for an initial CPA license in Virginia. Substantially equivalent Virginia licensee in another state or jurisdictionA licensee from Virginia in another state or jurisdiction under substantially equivalent statutes or regulations is subject to disciplinary action by the VBOA for an act or omission committed in that state or jurisdiction. The VBOA may investigate any complaint made to or by the board of accountancy related to the use of the CPA title in that state or jurisdiction. Licensed in another countryThe VBOA recognizes applicants for Virginia licensure who are members of professional bodies that have entered into mutual recognition agreements with the AICPA and NASBA. Currently, agreements are in effect with:
As of Oct. 1, 2022, the VBOA will no longer be accepting reciprocal license applications under the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) MRA. Applications will only be accepted if the IQEX has been applied for or completed under the Hong Kong MRA before Oct. 1, 2022. A member of one of these professional bodies may apply for a Virginia CPA license by following these steps:
The VBOA may cooperate and share information with appropriate authorities in other states or jurisdictions in regards to investigations or enforcement matters concerning violations of the Code of Virginia statutes and regulations and comparable statutes or regulations of other states and jurisdictions. Which of the following can revoke the CPA's license to practice?State Boards of Accountancy
These are bodies that issue licenses to practice in their jurisdictions, so it is also up to the state board to revoke a CPA's license to practice. The AICPA nor the PCAOB can directly revoke a CPA's license to practice, this must be done by the CPA's state board.
Who can suspend revoke the appointment of boa members?Section 11. Suspension or Removal of a Member of the Board. - The President of the Philippines may suspend or remove any member of the Board of Accountancy for neglect of duty or incompetence or for unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
What are the requirements that a CPA in public practice must comply with before he is issued a certificate of accreditation by the Board of Accountancy?The certificate of accreditation shall be issued only upon showing, in accordance with rules and regulations, that such registrant has acquired a minimum of three years meaningful experience in any of the areas of public practice, including taxation.
What happens if you fail peer review?If students failed in peer review assignment they can re-submit the assignment to be graded again and If you have already completed peer reviews for other people's assignments, you won't need to do them again.
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