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Insight to Impact: CPA Day at the Capitol 2026

 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of California CPAs and recognize their more than a century-long role in building trust, accountability and integrity across the state’s economy and public institutions. The resolution also highlights the creation of the California Board of Accountancy and its longstanding consumer protection role overseeing the profession.

“For 125 years, CPAs have advised the decisions, businesses, and institutions that keep our state moving forward,” said Densie LeDuc Froemming, CalCPA’s president and CEO. “Their commitment to the public interest has meant that Californians can trust in the financial systems we all rely on, and that commitment will continue to define CPAs in the state’s next 125 years.”

The resolution celebrates 125 years of the CPA profession under the oversight of the CBA, recognizing generations of CPAs whose work has grown the state’s economy, protected the public interest and supported whole communities across the state, while appreciating the profession’s ongoing leadership and impact in the years ahead.

“For 125 years, the CBA has protected consumers and upheld trust in the practice of public accountancy,” said Kristian Latta, the CBA’s president. “This milestone reflects our enduring commitment to strong standards, ethical conduct, and accountability as we continue serving Californians, today and into the future.”

The Accountancy Act, signed into law on March 23, 1901, authorized the licensing and regulation of public accountancy by CPAs, and established the CBA to oversee the profession.

The CBA ensures only qualified licensees practice public accountancy, so that consumers are informed and receive fair and accurate services from reputable professionals. Based in Sacramento, the CBA licenses and renews CPAs; registers accounting firms; enforces continuing education requirements; investigates complaints; and takes enforcement actions as necessary to engender public confidence in the practice of public accountancy. 

Established in 1903, CalCPA is the largest state CPA society in the country, representing and supporting certified public accountants and related professionals in California.

CalCPA Celebrates 125 Years of California CPAs

From left, Dominic Franzella, CBA Executive Officer; CalCPA President & CEO Denise LeDuc Froemming; Sen. Roger Niello; CalCPA Chair Jillian Phan; CBA President Kristian Latta.

A milestone Senate resolution honors 125 years of the CPA profession under the California Board of Accountancy and highlights how the focus remains on serving the public—and shaping what’s next.

CalCPA Staff

 concluded Feb. 4 after discussion panels and legislative meetings between CalCPA’s leaders and state lawmakers, marking the start of the association’s advocacy efforts for the 2026 legislative year.

This year’s event featured a legislative summit headlined by presentations from California Treasurer Fiona Ma and Sen. Roger Niello, both CPAs themselves. Discussions broadly touched on state policy priorities, business policy outlooks, state budget insights and Board of Accountancy activities, among other subjects.

“One of our most important events, CPA Day gives our members the forum to speak directly with our state’s leaders, whether about business outlooks broadly, or certain policies specifically,” said Denise LeDuc Froemming, CalCPA’s president and CEO. “Engaging with elected leaders allows our members to make a real impact, on behalf of the 40,000-plus accounting professionals we support.”

The event also spotlighted Sen. Niello’s introduction of 

, recognizing how CPAs, under CBA oversight, have helped build trust, accountability and integrity across California’s economy and public institutions for 125 years.

“The Resolution underlines CPAs’ central role in the state’s economy, especially moving forward, as part of organizational sustainability reporting, AI assurance, and evolving tax issues,” said Jillian Phan, CalCPA’s chair. “We’re proud to help grow the profession and set up the profession for the next 125 years.”

Additional presenters included Missy Johnson (Nielsen Merksamer), Dominic Franzella (CBA Executive Director), Rob Gutierrez (California Taxpayers Association), Ben Golombek (CalChamber), and CalCPA President & CEO Denise LeDuc Froemming and CalCPA Vice President of Advocacy & Public Affairs Jason Fox.

Established in 1903, CalCPA is the largest state CPA society in the country, representing and supporting certified public accountants and related professionals in California. Learn more about CalCPA’s memberships for students. 

CPA Day at the Capitol showcased how CalCPA members are shaping California’s future—engaging directly with lawmakers and elevating the CPA profession statewide.