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The Colorado Board of Accountancy regulates certified public accountants (CPAs). CPAs perform a variety of accounting services and will often have the CPA designation after their name. The Board does not regulate accountants, public accountants, tax preparers, or enrolled agents. Accountants and public accountants are not regulated by any federal or state agency, however, there are professional associations who may be able to assist you. Tax preparers and enrolled agents are regulated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Program Information
- Program/Board Members
Karen Phelan, Program Director
Colorado Board of Accountancy
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-2310 | Email: dora_accountancyboard@state.co.us
Board Members:
- Suzanne Owens-Ott, CPA, Board Chair
Professional Member | Term Expires: August 1, 2027 - Lacy Bogan, CPA, Vice Chair
Professional Member |Term Expires: August 1, 2028 - Paula Mann, CPA
Professional Member | Term Expires: August 1, 2026 - William Trummer, CPA
Professional Member |Term Expires: August 1, 2026 - Justin Rojas, CPA
Professional Member |Term Expires: August 1, 2025 - David Gestner
Public Member |Term Expires: August 1, 2025 - Jennifer Davis
Public Member |Term Expires: August 1, 2026
- Suzanne Owens-Ott, CPA, Board Chair
- Public Notices
Rulemaking Hearing – October 16, 2024
The purpose of this Rulemaking Hearing is for the State Board of Accountancy to decide on proposed revisions to Rule 1.5 - EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION, 1.7 - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION and 1.8 - REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION - The purpose is to reduce barriers for applicants, to align with the majority of state boards and to update the listed references.
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Written comments (Link will be updated as comments are received)
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - March 29, 2024
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - July 12, 2024
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording – September 13, 2024
Stakeholder Meeting – September 13, 2024
The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the State Board of Accountancy to receive feedback regarding the proposed changes to Rules 1.5, 1.7 and 1.8.
- Friday, September 13, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Stakeholder Meeting Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Written comments (Link will be updated as comments are received)
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - March 29, 2024
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - July 12, 2024
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - September 13, 2024
Stakeholder Meeting – July 12, 2024
The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the State Board of Accountancy to receive feedback regarding the proposed changes to Rules 1.5, 1.7, and 1.8.
- Friday, July 12, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Stakeholder Meeting Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Written comments (Link will be updated as comments are received)
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - March 29, 2024
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - July 12, 2024
Stakeholder Meeting – March 29, 2024
The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the State Board of Accountancy to receive feedback regarding the proposed changes to Rules 1.5, 1.7 and 1.8.
- Friday, March 29, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Stakeholder Meeting Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Written comments (Link will be updated as comments are received)
- Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - March 29, 2024
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – November 1, 2023
The purpose of this Rulemaking Hearing is for the State Board of Accountancy to consider adopting the proposed changes to Rule 1.6(F) is to make the Board’s rules consistent with national standards and to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 (Concerning a Prohibition on a Regulator Imposing Discipline against a Person Based on Certain Activities Involving Marijuana) by repealing Rule 1.16 (Protecting Colorado’s Workforce and Expanding Licensing Opportunities).
- Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Draft Rules
- Written comments regarding revisions to Rule 1.6(F) (Link will be updated as comments are received)
- Written comments regarding SB23-265 (Link will be updated as comments are received)
- Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - August 18, 2023
- Legislative Updates
- 2024 New Legislation
- 2023 New Legislation
- 2022 New Legislation
- HB22-1098: Department Of Regulatory Agencies Barriers To Practice Regulated Professions
- HB22-1165 Rule Review Bill
- HB22-1270 Change Term Name-based Criminal History Record
- HB22-1278: Behavioral Health Administration
- HB22-1291: Sunrise Review Professions Occupations
- SB22-013: Boards and Commissions
- SB22-076: Complaint Occupational License Official Acts
- SB22-116: Increase Occupational Credential Portability
- SB22-143: Update Common Provision Term Regulator Title 12
- SB22-162: Administration Organization Act Modernization
- 2021 New Legislation
- 2020 New Legislation
- Meeting Minutes