Public Accountancy Licensing | Mass.gov

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Division of Professional Licensure

Board of Public Accountancy

Licensed CPA practitioners are the only individuals or firms who can issue independent reports of any kind on financial statements of business entities or other organizations in Massachusetts. Licensees also provide services to include but not limited to one or more kinds of management advisory or consulting services, preparing tax returns or providing advice on tax matters.

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How to apply for an initial/reciprocal accountancy license How to apply for a reciprocal accountancy license FAQs (Public Accountancy)

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Renew Your Accountancy License Applications and Forms for Accountancy Firms Online Verification Instructions Change the Name or Address on Your Professional License Request a Duplicate of Your Professional License Instructions for Reinstatement of Expired Accountancy License

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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants

Uniform CPA Examination