Accountancy - Licensing - Accountancy Firm and Accountancy Branch

 

Accountancy Firm

Application Information

Fees

License fee of $35.00

Term

Annual

Application Procedure

Requirements

Completed application form.

    Renewal Information

    Fees

    Annual renewal fee is $35.00

    Term

    Annually on September 30th

    Renewal Procedure

    To renew your firm license, complete an online application.

    Requirements

    • Each firm that provides a defined service, other than compilations, must successfully participate in an approved peer review program. A peer review must be completed within 18 months after the initial granting of the permit and every three years thereafter for as long as the firm provides a defined service other than compilations.
    • A late fee of $50.00 is assessed for licenses renewed after the license expiration date.
    • Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the expiration date shall be subject to all requirements governing new applicants.

     

    Accountancy Firm Branch

    An accountancy firm branch must hold a license issued under this section if it:

    1. Has an office in this State performing any of the services described in section 12201, subsection 3-A, paragraphs A to D;
    2. Has an office in this State that uses the title "CPA" or "CPA firm"; or
    3. Does not have an office in this State but performs any of the services described in section 12201, subsection 3-A, paragraphs A, C or D for a client having its home office in this State.

    Application Information

    Fees

    Annual renewal fee is $35.00

    Term

    Annually on September 30th

    Renewal Procedure

    To renew your branch license, complete an online license renewal application.

    Requirements

    • Each firm that provides a defined service, other than compilations, must successfully participate in an approved peer review program. A peer review must be completed within 18 months after the initial granting of the permit and every three years thereafter for as long as the firm provides a defined service other than compilations.
    • A late fee of $50.00 is assessed for licenses renewed after the license expiration date.
    • Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the expiration date shall be subject to all requirements governing new applicants.