If you want to become a certified public accountant (CPA) in California, you need to submit an application on a specific form from the board and pay a fee alongside that application.

This law section explains that a board can charge application and examination fees to applicants. These fees need to be submitted with the application on a form provided by the board. Additionally, the board can allow a designated organization to receive examination fee payments directly from applicants for their materials and services.

This section outlines how money received by the Accountancy Board is handled. All funds, including those from temporary licenses, must be reported monthly to the Controller and sent to the State Treasury for the Accountancy Fund. The board's treasurer must create an annual financial report for the fund, detailing revenues and costs related to exams, licensing, fines, and enforcement actions, which is then published.

This law states that all the money in the Accountancy Fund is designated for the California Board of Accountancy to use for its activities. Additionally, board and committee members are entitled to receive daily allowances and expense reimbursements according to a specific rule outlined in Section 103.

This section outlines the various fees associated with becoming and maintaining status as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in California. The initial application and examination fees have maximum limits set by the board. Renewal fees for CPA licenses and for partnerships or professional corporations depend on when the permit expires. If the board has excess funds, they may reduce these fees. There are also specific fees for retired status licenses, restoring an active status, and certification of exam results. The board can adjust these fees, but changes must follow regulations. The Legislature aims to keep costs manageable for entering the accounting profession, suggesting that any extra admin costs should be mitigated by renewal fees.