Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1291 SD1 (ACT 014).

This bill (SB1291 SD1) changes Hawaii's requirements for becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). It allows applicants to substitute 30 additional semester hours of accounting education with 30 months of professional work experience in public accounting practice. This alternative pathway aims to reduce barriers for students and professionals seeking CPA licensure, particularly addressing declining interest in pursuing the license due to education costs and time commitments. The change directly affects accounting students and professionals in Hawaii who are working toward CPA certification.