Board of Public Accountancy (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs)

Board of Public Accountancy Meeting

Date & Time Friday, July 17, 2026 8:30 PM
Location King Kalakaua Building King Kalakaua Conference Room, 1st Floor 335 Merchant Street, Honolulu HI 96813
Remote Access Also available online — check the official notice for connection details.
Licensing & Professional Standards

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What's Being Discussed

  • Meeting minutes: The Board will review and approve minutes from its May 29, 2026 meeting.
  • Staff update: The Executive Officer will report that a new industry member was appointed by the Governor on July 6, 2026, pending Senate confirmation in 2027.
  • License applications: The Board will review applications for new Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licenses, firm name approvals, and a temporary license for a military spouse.
  • Leadership election: The Board will elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

Decisions Expected

  • Ratifying CPA permits for 22 individuals who have already been provisionally approved.
  • Approving firm and trade names for two accounting businesses: Julian H. Lee, CPA, LLC and Soon CPA.
  • Acting on 24 new CPA license applications from individuals seeking to practice in Hawaii.
  • Approving a temporary professional license for one military spouse applicant.
  • Electing a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to lead the Board.

Who Should Pay Attention

  • Applicants listed on the agenda who are seeking a CPA license or permit to practice in Hawaii.
  • Accounting firms applying for approval of a business or trade name.
  • Military members and spouses interested in professional licensing options in Hawaii.
  • Hawaii residents who want to know who is being licensed to provide accounting services in the state.

The meeting will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The public may attend in person in Honolulu or join virtually via Zoom. Written testimony may be submitted to accountancy@dcca.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting.

How to Participate

This is a public meeting — all community members are welcome to attend and provide testimony. Meetings are typically held in person and may also be accessible online.