1110 Department of Consumer Affairs, Boards
Program Descriptions

03 - CALIFORNIA BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

The California Board of Accountancy (Board) regulates over 77,000 licensees, the largest group of accounting professionals in the nation. By authority of the Accountancy Act, the Board qualifies California candidates for the National Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination; certifies, licenses, and renews licenses of individual CPAs and Public Accountants (PA); and registers CPA and PA partnerships and corporations; receives and investigates complaints; and takes enforcement actions against licensees for violation of Board statutes and regulations.