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History of the Board

History

1917

The first accountancy law was enacted by the Legislature in 1917.

 

1968

The Public Accountant designation was created, allowing both PAs and CPAs to practice in Oklahoma. 
 

1992

The Board was recreated in 1992 to administer the Oklahoma Accountancy Act for the protection of the public.

1996

Starting in July, a bachelor's degree was required to sit for the CPA exam in Oklahoma and be licensed.
 

2003

At this point, a bachelor's degree and an additional 30 hours were required to sit for the CPA exam and be licensed. 

2005

Required completion of the AICPA Ethics Exam for CPA licensure.

 

2006

All CPAs regardless of where they are employed are required to complete CPE unless exempted.
 

2010

Oklahoma switched from having a single renewal period to a renewal period based on birth month.
 

2010

Full CPA mobility is implemented, allowing CPAs from out-of-state to work in Oklahoma as long as they met certain requirements.

2019

Created the retired status allowing individuals to put CPA (Retired) behind their name without having to pay any fees or do CPE.
 

2023

Beginning November 2023, individuals will be able to sit for the CPA exam with 120 hours vs 150. A candidate still needs 150 hours to be licensed.

2023

As of November 2023, out-of-state firms who do not have a location in Oklahoma will be able to offer attest services without registering with the OAB.

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Last Modified on Jun 27, 2024
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