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WI AB696
WI AB696Various changes to the laws governing the practice of accounting and modifying various administrative rules promulgated by the Accounting Examining Board relating to accounting.
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Introduced
11/26/2025
11/26/2025
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to repeal 442.04 (5) (b) 5.; to renumber and amend 442.04 (5) (a); to amend 442.025 (4) (a) 2., 442.03, 442.04 (5) (b) 4. and 442.04 (6) (b); to repeal and recreate 442.04 (5) (b) 3.; to create 442.04 (5m) of the statutes; relating to: various changes to the laws governing the practice of accounting and modifying various administrative rules promulgated by the Accounting Examining Board relating to accounting.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the laws governing the practice of accounting in Wisconsin, primarily by modifying requirements for becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and updating administrative rules. Key provisions include altering the educational and work experience requirements for licensure, allowing for more flexibility in how individuals can meet these criteria, and clarifying the process for out-of-state CPAs to practice in Wisconsin. It also adjusts the timeframe for completing the CPA examination and updates rules regarding continuing professional development credits required for license renewal. The bill aims to modernize and streamline the accounting profession's regulatory framework.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Robert Wittke (R)*,
Howard Marklein (R),
Last Action
Published 4-3-2026 (on 04/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab696 |
| Analysis - 2025 Wisconsin Act 166: LC Act Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcactmemos/2025/REG/Act%20166.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/acts/2025/166.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AB696.pdf |
| AB696 ROCP for Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/regulatory_licensing_reform/1964409.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB696.pdf |
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