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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Without requiring the examination otherwise required under section 4.2 1 of this act, the board may, in its discretion, issue a certificate of certified public accountant to a holder of a certificate of certified public accountant then in full force and effect issued by any other state following passage of an examination if the applicant shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that he:
(1) possesses the general qualifications specified in section 4.2(b)(1) and (2) of this act, has passed the examination required to practice as a certified public accountant under the laws of the other state, meets the continuing education requirements specified in section 8.2(b) 2 of this act and has the experience required under section 4.2(d)(2), (3) and (4) of this act; or
(2) has passed the examination required to practice as a certified public accountant under the laws of the other state and has held a certificate and license to practice public accounting for the immediately preceding five years in another state.
(b) An applicant for a certificate under this section shall list in the application all states and foreign jurisdictions in which the applicant has applied for or holds a designation or certificate to practice public accounting.
(c) Each holder of a certificate issued under this section shall notify the board in writing within thirty days after its occurrence of any issuance, denial, revocation or suspension of his designation, certificate or license to practice public accounting or the commencement of a disciplinary or enforcement action against him or his firm by any state or foreign jurisdiction.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 63 P.S. Professions and Occupations (State Licensed) § 9.5. Certificates issued by domestic reciprocity - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-63-ps-professions-and-occupations-state-licensed/pa-st-sect-63-9-5/
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