On January 7, 2010 CPA Mobility Legislation was introduced in the District. This legislation (B616) would mark a very significant change for CPAs working in and around the metropolitan Washington area in that it would provide the ability for a licensee to gain a practice privilege outside of their home state without getting an additional license in another state where they will be serving a client. As many of you know, the current law requires licensees of neighboring states that wish to do work in the District to obtain a reciprocal license in order to do so.

The GWSCPA believes that multiple, cumbersome processes and disparities in requirements across state lines creates an unnecessary burden for CPAs. Business realities, including an increase in interstate commerce and virtual technologies necessitate a uniform system that allows for fluid practice across state lines. As of this week, forty-five states have passed mobility with nearly all others having some legislative activity anticipated during 2010.

While this legislation could clearly be beneficial to many of our members, there are also some serious concerns about potential revenue loss for the District that could lead to opposition to this bill. The GWSCPA is committed to working with the DC Board of Accountancy and other stakeholders to explore solutions that could mitigate this potential loss so that this legislation can move forward. We are also committed to keeping our members informed as this legislation progresses and are here to answer any questions that you might have.

Please know that we will be in touch with developments as they happen.

Review the proposed legislation as a document showing track changes to current law here: 

You can also find numerous materials on mobility activity nationwide HERE