After holding a public Rule Making hearing on July 31, 2020, the Board amended the following rule:

• WAC 4-30-080 How do I apply for an initial individual CPA license?

The Board amended the rule to:

• Eliminate the initial individual licensing requirement to achieve and document a passing grade of ninety percent of better on a board-approved initial course covering the Washington State Public Accountancy Act, the related board rules, and board policies
• Rename the rule

The Board’s Rule Making Order (CR-103P) filing is available:

• Online through the Washington State Register – WSR 20-16-127
• By email request to the Board at kirsten.donovan@acb.wa.gov

The changes will take effect January 1, 2021.