CPA Activate
Attention Inactive and Delinquent CPAs
Effective Jan. 1, 2010
—With the governor's approval of
AB 117
Oct. 11, CPAs with inactive licenses must disclose their license status whenever they use the CPA designation by placing "inactive" immediately after "CPA," the title "certified public accountant," the CPA designation or any other reference that would suggest you are licensed by the CBA, on business cards, stationery, résumés, websites or other business communications.
Licensees renewing a license in an inactive status will be issued a pocket identification card reflecting an inactive status and will also be identified as holding an inactive license on the CBA’s
online License Look-up feature
.
Activate Your CPA License
CalCPA and the Education Foundation deliver the tools and CPE resources you need to transition to an active license.
CPA Activate Pass
The fastest, most economical way
to take CPE
Attend up to
80 hours of live CPE
, including
webcasts
, plus unlimited Education Foundation
online courses
.
(
Valid through March 15, 2010. Program and pricing for CPAs who currently have inactive or delinquent California licenses.
)
Your CPA Activate Pass will provide you with CPE you need to maintain your professional credibility—fast .
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other resources
| Frequently Asked Questions for Converting from Inactive to Active Status | CA State Board of Accountancy |
|
Active vs. Inactive–What to Consider |
Submit a Licensing Question If you have a question about your specific situation related to CPA licensure, let us know and we will get you answers. |
| License Renewal / Requirements |
