What's Being Discussed

• A disciplinary case involving a Certified Public Accountant (Sandra T. Silva). The board will review a settlement agreement reached before formal disciplinary proceedings were filed.
• Approval of meeting minutes from the July 17, 2026 meeting. The board may briefly close the meeting to consult privately with its attorney about those minutes.
• Board membership updates, including a new industry member appointed by the Governor in July 2026, and a reminder that board members whose terms expire in June 2027 must apply by January 2027 if they wish to serve another term.
• License applications and approvals for individuals and firms seeking to practice as CPAs in Hawaii.

Decisions Expected

• Finalizing the settlement agreement in the disciplinary case against Sandra T. Silva.
• Ratifying CPA permits to practice for 14 individuals.
• Approving four accounting firm names for new or existing practices.
• Reviewing and acting on 22 new CPA license applications.

Who Should Pay Attention

• People who applied for a CPA license or permit to practice in Hawaii — your application may be reviewed at this meeting.
• Accounting firms seeking approval of a business or trade name.
• Current CPA license holders interested in board disciplinary actions or regulatory updates.
• Members of the public who want to comment on any of these topics — written testimony is welcome at least 24 hours before the meeting, and live testimony can be provided via Zoom or phone.

The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., at the same location.