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Chapter 4-30 WAC

Last Update: 1/25/13

GENERAL PROVISIONS

WAC Sections

DEFINITIONS
4-30-010 Definitions.
BOARD ADMINISTRATION
4-30-020 What are the authority for and the purpose of the board's rules?
4-30-022 What is the board's meeting schedule and how are officers elected?
4-30-024 What public records are available?
4-30-026 How can I contact the board?
4-30-028 What rules govern the proceedings before the board?
4-30-030 What are the requirements for communicating with the board and staff?
4-30-032 Do I need to notify the board if I change my address?
4-30-034 Must I respond to inquiries from the board?
4-30-036 What enforcement actions must be reported to the board?
4-30-038 Fees.
ETHICS AND PROHIBITED PRACTICES
4-30-040 What are the requirements concerning integrity and objectivity?
4-30-042 When is independence required?
4-30-044 What restrictions govern commissions, referral, and contingent fees?
4-30-046 What are the requirements concerning competence?
4-30-048 Compliance is required with which rules, regulations and professional standards?
4-30-050 What are the requirements concerning records and clients confidential information?
4-30-051 What are the requirements concerning client records, including response to requests by clients and former clients for records?
4-30-052 What acts are considered discreditable?
4-30-054 What are the limitations on advertising and other forms of solicitation?
4-30-056 What are the limitations regarding individual and firm names?
4-30-058 Does the board authorize the use of any other titles or designations?
UNIFORM CPA EXAMINATION
4-30-060 What are the education requirements to qualify to apply for the CPA examination?
4-30-062 How do I apply to take the CPA examination?
4-30-064 What does the board consider to be cheating on the CPA examination, what testing consequences or board actions can result if cheating is suspected or observed?
INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE AND VERIFICATION
4-30-070 What are the experience requirements in order to obtain a CPA license?
4-30-072 What are the responsibilities of a verifying CPA?
WASHINGTON RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL LICENSING
4-30-080 How do I apply for an initial individual CPA license?
4-30-082 How does a CPA-Inactive certificate holder apply for licensure?
INDIVIDUAL LICENSING BY INTERSTATE RECIPROCITY
4-30-090 Must an out-of-state individual holding a license from another state apply and obtain a Washington state license to hold out and practice in Washington state?
4-30-092 How do I apply for a Washington state CPA license if I hold a valid CPA license in another state?
4-30-094 How do I renew my individual license, CPA-Inactive certificate, or registration as a resident nonlicensee firm owner?
INDIVIDUAL LICENSING BY INTERNATIONAL RECIPROCITY
4-30-100 What are the rules governing reciprocity for accountants from foreign countries?
4-30-102 How do I apply for an initial Washington state license through foreign reciprocity?
4-30-104 How do I renew a Washington CPA-Inactive certificate and/or license granted through foreign reciprocity?
CPA FIRM ORGANIZATION AND OWNERSHIP
4-30-110 What are the allowable legal forms of organization and ownership requirements for a CPA firm?
FIRM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
4-30-112 Must a firm holding a license from another state apply and obtain a Washington state license to hold out and practice in Washington state?
4-30-114 How do I apply for and maintain a firm license?
4-30-116 How do I initially register to be a resident nonlicensee owner of a licensed firm and with which rules must a nonlicensee firm owner comply?
CONVERSIONS, RETIREMENTS AND REINSTATEMENTS
4-30-120 I am a CPA-Inactive certificate holder -- Prior to July 1, 2001, I held a license -- How do I apply to return to my previous status as a licensee?
4-30-122 If I retire my license or CPA-Inactive certificate, how do I apply to renew my license or a CPA-Inactive certificate out of retirement?
4-30-124 How do I reinstate a lapsed individual license, CPA-Inactive certificate, or registration as a resident nonlicensee firm owner?
4-30-126 How do I reinstate a revoked or suspended license, CPA-Inactive certificate, or registration as a resident nonlicensee firm owner?
CONTINUING COMPETENCY
4-30-130 What are the quality assurance review (QAR) requirements for licensed CPA firms?
4-30-132 What are the program standards for CPE?
4-30-134 What are the CPE requirements for individuals?
4-30-136 How do I report my CPE to the board?
4-30-138 What documentation must I retain to support my eligibility for CPE credits?
INVESTIGATIONS, DISCIPLINE AND ENFORCEMENT
4-30-140 What are the authority, structure, and processes for investigations and sanctions?
4-30-142 What are the bases for the board to impose discipline?