Advocacy at CalCPA

CalCPA’s Pipeline Advocacy

At CalCPA, we're committed to inspiring the next generation of accounting professionals and supporting them throughout their careers. We’re working with stakeholders across the profession to tell more compelling stories about the profession, make it more accessible to diverse students, remove obstacles along the career journey, and facilitate a welcoming, supportive workplace culture. Part of those efforts include forming the CalCPA California Pipeline Advisory Group (CPAG) to evaluate and provide feedback on potential licensure and regulatory framework changes.

The CPAG includes members representing firms of all sizes, academic institutions, and various demographics and career stages. Its role is to evaluate potential changes to the CPA licensure framework, provide feedback, assess the impact on California candidates, CPAs and consumers, and help guide efforts to address pipeline challenges. Representatives from the California Board of Accountancy also participate as invited guests to offer regulatory insights and context.

Read more about our efforts.

Governor Signs AB 1175 Modernizing CPA Licensure in California

Oct. 3, 2025

Big news—Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1175!

This bill—authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, sponsored by the California Board of Accountancy and supported by CalCPA—has been years in the making and is a huge win for our profession.

AB 1175 modernizes CPA licensure in California by creating more flexible, affordable and accessible pathways for future CPAs—while preserving the strong consumer protections our profession is known for.

Federal Tax Conformity Legislation Signed

Oct. 2, 2025

California has taken an important step to simplify tax compliance for taxpayers, tax professionals, and tax agencies. With the signing of SB 711 (McNerney), the state has updated its conformity date with the federal Internal Revenue Code from Jan. 1, 2015, to Jan. 1, 2025.

Government Relations

We are always looking for new legislation that may impact how you work or would affect your clients or employers.

CalCPA Government Relations | 500 Capitol Mall Suite 1760 | Sacramento, CA 95814