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What about consumers? Squeezing the CBA hurts profession, consumers.

Publication: California CPA
Publication Date: 01-SEP-03 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: What about consumers? Squeezing the CBA hurts profession, consumers.(government relations; California Board of Accountancy )

Article Excerpt
California regulates professionals such as CPAs via licensing boards and bureaus. These agencies generally are self-funded by the licensing fees paid by the regulated individuals within the profession or industry.

The California Board of Accountancy is having difficulty performing its public interest responsibilities because of the state's budget shortfall even though--if left alone--it would have more than enough money to fund its activities.

Under-staffed

In July 2002, the CBA was authorized 84.3 staff members, including permanent, exam proctors and temporary help. As of July 1, the CBA was down to 63.4 staff members.

While their workload is increasing, more people than ever before are entering the profession, and between 16,000 and 20,000 people sit for the CPA exam every year, the CBA, like other boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs, is...

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