California Board of Accountancy

As a reminder, the CBA will implement the last of a two-step fee restructuring for CPA and Accounting Firm license renewal and initial licensure, with expirations beginning July 31, 2026. You may have already noticed the change if you’ve received an upcoming renewal notice.

Learn more about the reasoning behind the restructuring and how the CBA uses the fees it collects here: www.dca.ca.gov/cba/licensees/fee-increases.shtml

To celebrate the CBA’s 125th anniversary, the newly released UPDATE 109 features a section highlighting the first era of the CBA’s long history. From the Board’s first 47 CPA licenses to the devastating 1906 earthquake that wiped out its records, read about these and more interesting elements from the CBA’s early years here: www.cba.ca.gov/cba/communications-and-outreach/UPDATE%20109%20FINAL%2005.27_A.pdf

Reminder! We’re officially into June which means the continuing education (CE) tracking function in CBA Connect will be discontinued at the end of this month. If you currently have any records stored there, please be sure to download your information prior to June 30, so you will not lose it.

The CBA does provide a CE Excel Tracking Worksheet to assist licensees with their CE tracking. https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/licensees/ce_tracker_rev_1.2026.xlsx

The glow you’re seeing isn’t just sunshine! Our stars are hard at work powering through Initial Licensing and CPA Exam Applications. Updated processing calendars from Friday, 5/29 are now available.

UPDATE 109! 📣✨ The Summer edition of UPDATE is available now! This issue continues the celebration of our 125th Anniversary with features from the first era of the rich CBA 125 year history, an article about CBA-recognized degrees and certificates, an overview of the California Peer Review process, and much more! Read to stay informed about the latest developments here: www.dca.ca.gov/cba/outreach/update-newsletters.shtml

As a reminder, beginning July 1, 2026, the CBA will implement the last of a two-step fee restructuring for CPA and Accounting Firm license renewal and initial licensure. You may have already noticed the change if you’ve received an upcoming renewal notice.

Learn more about the reasoning behind the restructuring and how the CBA uses fees collected here: www.dca.ca.gov/cba/licensees/fee-increases.shtml

Big thanks and shout out to UC Davis and the Davis Accounting Society for an extremely successful Campus Tour stop! We had a great time on campus May 19th rocking out to all our greatest hits about the upcoming CPA licensure changes. Follow along as the tour takes its final bow: www.dca.ca.gov/cba/outreach/campus-tour.shtml

The CBA office is closed today Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Before you slide into weekend mode, we’ve refreshed the processing calendars for Initial Licensing and CPA Exam Applications. A little planning now means smoother sailing later!!

The CBA is inviting California licensed CPAs to apply for Expert Consultant roles. As part of this work, you will review cases, provide expert assessments, and assist with investigations into complex accounting matters and potential standards violations. Your expertise plays a vital role in protecting consumers and preserving the integrity of the profession. See more information here: https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/licensees/expert_consultant.shtml