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.