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2008 Board Meetings and Agendas

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

Day, time:

Friday, July 18, 2008 - Public Rule-Making Hearing 9:00 a.m.

Friday, July 18, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting - Immediately following rule-making hearing

Location:

The Heathman Lodge, Klickitat Room
7801 NE Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, Washington
(360) 254-3100

Notices:

  1. 9:00 a.m. Rules Hearing
  2. Representatives from CPA Examination Services and Prometric will attend the Board meeting and make a one-hour presentation

Chair Introductions/Special Notices

PUBLIC RULE-MAKING HEARING - 9:00 a.m.

  1. Public Rule-Making Hearing Script
  2. Rules Under Consideration
    • WAC 4-25-400 What is the authority for and the purpose of the board's rules?
    • WAC 4-25-410 Definitions.
    • WAC 4-25-520 What public records does the board maintain?
    • WAC 4-25-521 How can the board be contacted?
    • WAC 4-25-540 What rules govern the proceedings before the board?
    • WAC 4-25-550 Do I need to notify the board if I change my address?
    • WAC 4-25-551 Must I respond to inquiries from the board?
    • WAC 4-25-610 Which rules govern the conduct of CPAs, CPA-Inactive certificateholders, CPA firms, and firm owners?
    • WAC 4-25-620 What are the requirements concerning integrity and objectivity?
    • WAC 4-25-622 When must a CPA or CPA firm be independent?
    • WAC 4-25-626 What restrictions govern commissions, referral, and contingent fees?
    • WAC 4-25-630 What are the requirements concerning competence?
    • WAC 4-25-631 With which rules, regulations and professional standards must a CPA, CPA firm, and firm owner comply?
    • WAC 4-25-640 What are the requirements concerning records and clients confidential information?
    • WAC 4-25-650 What acts are considered discreditable?
    • WAC 4-25-660 What are the limitations on advertising and other forms of solicitation?
    • WAC 4-25-670 What enforcement actions must be reported to the board?
    • WAC 4-25-735 How does a CPA-Inactive certificateholder apply for licensure?
    • WAC 4-25-745 How do I apply for an initial CPA license?
    • WAC 4-25-746 How do I apply for a Washington state CPA license if I hold a valid CPA license in another state?
    • New section WAC 4-25-747 Must an individual holding a license from another state apply and obtain a Washington state license to hold out and practice in Washington state?
    • WAC 4-25-750 What are the CPA firm licensing requirements?
    • WAC 4-25-752 How do I register to be a resident nonlicensee owner of a licensed firm and with which rules must a nonlicensee firm owner comply?
    • New section WAC 4-25-753 Must a firm holding a license from another state apply and obtain a Washington state license to hold out and practice in Washington state?
    • Repealer WAC 4-25-756 I am licensed in another state-How do I notify the board of my intent to enter the state in order to obtain practice privileges in the state of Washington?
    • WAC 4-25-820 What are the requirements for participating in quality assurance review (QAR)?
    • WAC 4-25-830 What are the CPE requirements?
    • WAC 4-25-910 What are the bases for the board to impose discipline?
  3. Written Stakeholder Comments

 

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Minutes
  2. Request Review Committee Report - Robin Clark, CPA, Chair

    3.  

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

  3. NASBA
  4. Rules Review
    • Board Deliberation on proposed rules considered at public rule-making hearing - See listing above under Public Rule-Making Hearing - Items a. through bb.
    • For reference only - Substitute Senate Bill 6604 (PDF 80kb)
  5. Policy Revisions - To Coincide with Suggested Rule Amendments
  6. Foreign Credential Evaluators
    • Academic & Credential Records, Evaluation & Verification Service (ACREVS)
    • Education Credential Evaluation Service (EDUCES)
  7. RCW 19.295 Estate Distribution Documents
  8. Legal Counsel's Report
  9. Chair's Report
  10. Legal Counsel's Report
  11. Chair's Report
    • Governor Appointments
    • Committee Assignments
  12. Committee Reports
    • CPA Exam Liaison - Robin A. Clark, CPA, Chair - Update
    • CPE - Ronald Sabado, CPA, Chair - No report
    • Education Rule Review - Ronald Sabado, CPA, Chair - Update
    • Mobility - Laurie Tish, CPA, Chair - No Report
    • Legislative Liaison – Edwin Jolicoeur, CPA, Chair - No report
    • Outreach - Ronald Sabado, CPA, Chair - No report
    • Policy and Rule Review - Sharron O'Donnell, CPA, Chair - No report
    • Practice Review - Thomas J. Sadler, CPA Chair - Update
    • Qualifications – No report
    • Quality Assurance Review (QAR) (PDF 68kb) Committee - Update
    • Request Review Committee - Robin Clark, CPA, Chair - See Consent Agenda - Vote
  13. Executive Director's Report
    • Meeting with Board Officers - Update
    • CPE Waivers (16 hours and under) - Update
    • WBOA-News - Update
    • Investigation Management/Administrative Violations Reports - Update
    • Status of Online Services and Web Site Redesign - Update
    • Tribal Consents to Cooperative Agreement for Board Authority - Update
    • Agency Budget Report
    • Executive Director Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Priorities - Update
    • Staff Changes
    • Request for Direction - QAR Remedial Sanctions
    • Other
  14. Executive Session with Legal Counsel
    • Pending and Potential Litigation
  15. Public Input - To ensure the public has an opportunity to address its concerns and the Board has an opportunity to ask questions of the public. Individual speakers will be provided 10 minutes each.

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