Missouri HB46: Modifies provisions relating to certified public accounting firms

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

FIRST REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MCGIRL. 1045H.01I DANARADEMANMILLER,ChiefClerk To repeal section 326.289, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to certified public accounting firms. Section A. Section 326.289, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 326.289, to read as follows: 326.289. 1. The board may grant or renew permits to practice as a certified public accounting firm to applicants that demonstrate their qualifications in accordance with this chapter. (1) [The following shall hold a permit issued under this chapter: (a)] Any firm with an office in this state, as defined by the board by rule, offering or performing attest or compilation services[; or (b) Any firm with an office in this state that uses the title"CPA" or "CPA firm"]shall hold a permit issued under this chapter. (2) Any firm that does not have an office in this state may offer or perform attest or compilation services in this state without a valid permit only if it meets each of the following requirements: (a) It complies with the qualifications described in subdivision (1) of subsection 4 of this section; (b) It complies with the requirements of peer review as set forth in this chapter and the board's promulgated regulations; (c) It …

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Sponsors

• Michael McGirl (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2025: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 9, 2025: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 8, 2025: Read First Time (H)
4. December 2, 2024: Prefiled (H)

Common questions

What is HB46?

HB46 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to certified public accounting firms.

What is the status of HB46?

In committee as of May 15, 2025. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2025).

Who sponsored HB46?

Michael McGirl (R).

Where is the official record for HB46?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB46&year=2025&code=R