Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2042: Certified public accountant; educational requirements to qualify for CPA licensure.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2042 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Certified public accountant; educational requirements to qualify for CPA licensure. Primary sponsor: Holly Seibold (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0523).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Certified public accountant; educational requirements. Clarifies education and experience requirements for candidates to qualify for CPA licensure. The bill also provides that, to qualify for practice privileges within the Commonwealth, an individual must have a license in good standing in another jurisdiction and have passed the CPA examination. The bill directs the Board of Accountancy to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill contains technical amendments. This bill is identical to SB 1042.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Seibold | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Michael Feggans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Kelly Fowler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Candi Mundon King | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Joe McNamara | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0523)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 523 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2042)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2042ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
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