SB571 Relative to the requirements to be issued a certificate as a certified public accountant.
Relative to the requirements to be issued a certificate as a certified public accountant.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Changes to CPA requirements could affect the supply of accountants, but the bill was killed and no changes will occur.
Your Community
The bill was unanimously recommended for defeat, suggesting the proposed changes to CPA requirements were not supported.
Your Freedom
A professional licensing bill that was killed with no impact on anyone.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/09/2026 House Journal 10
Sponsor
Tara Reardon (D)
The Short Version
Addresses CPA certification requirements in NH. The accounting profession faces a pipeline crisis with fewer candidates pursuing CPA licensure. The bill was recommended inexpedient to legislate 14-0.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ No one, as the bill was killed
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ No one, as the bill was killed
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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